Category Archives: General Health

How do you keep your veins healthy? If you’ve never really thought about it, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Most people don’t think twice, let alone once, about how their veins are doing. Until it’s too late. Once you’ve got a problem, like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis, they might be all you think about. ...click here to read more

It’s unfair to stigmatize muscle heads as meatheads. New research suggests that working out doesn’t just flex biceps, but the brain as well. A recent review shows that exercise is associated with a greater ability to boost concentration, learning ability, and memory for up to two hours following moderate to vigorous activity. Those reps make ...click here to read more

Like countless others, one of the first things I do in the morning is go to the bathroom. Then I turn on the coffee pot. Then I’m back in the bathroom a few more times. A fair estimate is that I have the urge to urinate roughly two or three times per cup of coffee. ...click here to read more

Change is hard… especially when you’re trying to eat less sugar. Let’s face it—the stuff tastes good. It might make virtually everything you enjoy taste a little better. That’s the whole point of it. It’s why it’s so hard to stop eating sugar. Sugar was supposed to be a treat—something you’d consume on occasion in ...click here to read more

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are associated with a host of conditions that, quite frankly, cause premature aging and increase your risk of death. But are all ultra-processed foods bad for you? After all, there are some UPFs that you might not associate with health risks. Your protein supplement, for example, that helps you build and maintain ...click here to read more

If you find yourself with swollen and sore legs for no particular reason, you might want to think about going online and ordering a trampoline. In the meantime, get out for a walk. Wait, a trampoline? You bet. These toys could help improve circulation, treat varicose veins, and lead to better vein health. Vein health ...click here to read more

Look, if it seems like you’re battling a urinary tract infection (UTI) every six months, know this: it’s not your fault. Some women are just more prone than others. It doesn’t mean that you’re doing something wrong or lacking hygiene. You have not brought this on yourself. Recurring UTIs are common and can take a ...click here to read more

Your muscles support you in virtually everything you do. So, why aren’t you supporting them? Muscle building is often viewed as a specialty hobby—something practiced by athletes or those who want to grow really big or lift heavy weights. But that perception couldn’t be more wrong. Building strength and muscle is crucial to good health, ...click here to read more

COVID fatigue is real. The social distancing, isolation, and fear of contracting the virus are a lot to deal with. And what about those masks? Aren’t you ready to peel it off? You’ll want to hold up on that, especially if you’re thinking about trading it in for a face shield. Face shields have been ...click here to read more

It’s easy to ask what you can do to look and feel younger. It’s harder to look at what you’re already doing to accelerate aging. Chronological aging is a fact of life. Years climb as they pass, and there is nothing you can do about it. The years will lead to some natural decline, but ...click here to read more

It’s hard to say one muscle is more important than another. But let me make the argument for your back. Your back is easy to ignore. You can’t see it, and it’s easy to take for granted. But most people put a lot of stress on their back over the course of a lifetime. If ...click here to read more

So, you’re up at night with the urge to pee, but when you get to the toilet, all you release are a few dribbles. It can leave you feeling powerless. When an enlarged prostate is controlling your life, using any means necessary to manage its inconvenience is all you can do. A bowl of grapes ...click here to read more

When your veins are healthy, blood is moving through you just like it is supposed to. Arteries carry nutrient-rich oxygenated blood to your tissues and organs, while veins return unoxygenated blood to the heart so it can be re-oxygenated and pumped back out. That’s your lifecycle. Unfortunately, things don’t always move so smoothly. Stress can ...click here to read more

Last week, there was a massive recall of California peaches due to concerns over salmonella poisoning. But don’t let that stop you from enjoying this seasonal superfruit. Peaches are coming in season across the continent, and you’ll have the opportunity to buy fresh, local produce without much worry about being poisoned. Sometimes it can be ...click here to read more