Category Archives: General Health

A vaccine for one of the most pressing future health issues could be on the way, and the world is excited. It’s been a pretty big year for vaccines. The global community scrambled together to come up with, and rollout, a vaccine to help curb the cutting pandemic. Other researchers have recently released trial results ...click here to read more

Fresh summer food really does it all. It tastes great, lends itself easily to any situation, and helps you stay cool, hydrated, and healthy. Aside from every color in the rainbow, fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables are a great source of fiber, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and compounds that can help fight inflammation to keep you feeling ...click here to read more

A new survey is showing that middle-aged and older Americans made a heavy turn to alcohol during the height of the pandemic. And while the occasional drink might be good for your health, too much alcohol can pose serious health risks. More than 2,000 adults aged 50 to 80 were questioned in late January when ...click here to read more

There isn’t any better health advice out there for a middle-aged person than “move more.” Nearly a third of U.S. adults over the age of 50 get no physical activity outside of work, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s unfortunate because exercise is the most affordable and effective way to ...click here to read more

The physical and the mental are connected in nearly every way. And if you’ve got an overactive bladder, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Even though an overactive bladder (OAB) is a physical issue resulting in frequent urges to urinate, the constant fear of wetting yourself or being too far from a bathroom at ...click here to read more

You need to eat more fiber. How do I know? Because recent research suggests that fewer than 1 in 10 American adults are eating enough of it. Avoiding fiber is risky behavior. Too little can lead to digestive troubles like diarrhea and constipation, an unhealthy population of gut flora, higher blood pressure, cholesterol, and a ...click here to read more

Can you eat your way to more energy? Coenzyme Q10, or CoQ10, is an essential nutrient found in virtually every cell in your body. But with age, the amount you can produce diminishes. Many turn to supplements to fill the void, but can you get CoQ10 from food? Just why are people concerned about CoQ10? ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for a refreshing, sweet, and juicy fruit to enjoy this summer, grab a mango. These tropical fruits are loaded with vitamins and minerals to support your health in several ways. Mangoes have more than 20 vitamins and minerals and are great sources of vitamin A, C, fiber, potassium, and more. They may ...click here to read more

This has been a really bad allergy season. If you’ve been suffering a runny nose, watering eyes, sniffles, and other symptoms, you’re certainly not alone. Experts have been saying this year has been particularly bad for allergies. You can see it. Every morning or afternoon when I head out, there is a layer of pollen ...click here to read more

Summer provides a great opportunity for many to get out and experience the great outdoors. With the pandemic continuing to linger, you could be looking to spend some time on the trails and bike paths. These things seem harmless, but there is danger lurking all around you. Here are some ways to help keep you ...click here to read more

Increased age often leads to decreased energy. The hot sun and humidity might not help matters either. As far as age goes, however, it is part of the process. Humans produce less energy at the cellular level as they get older. Chronic illness is also more common with age. But these issues don’t tell the ...click here to read more

Have you ever heard the term “skinny fat?” If not, that’s okay. Let me take a minute to explain it. There are some people out there who look healthy. They have a “normal” BMI (body mass index) and weight and would certainly never be labeled “fat.” BMI stands for body mass index, a measurement of ...click here to read more

If you’re over 60, it’s quite possible that the feeling of “aging” is an underactive thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism is very hard to distinguish in older age. The typical symptoms that may be noticeable in younger patients are more veiled in advanced years, and the symptoms may be disguised as something else. High cholesterol, for example, ...click here to read more

As temperatures warm and people flock outdoors to enjoy the season, the opportunity to enjoy a drink or two increases. Finishing off some yard work or sitting outside to relax with your drink of choice is a nice way to celebrate the season. Alcohol intake is associated with both health benefits and risks. Striking the ...click here to read more