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People might not like the body fat that they can see, but the fat they can’t see is actually much more dangerous to their overall health. Visceral fat, which is the stuff stored deep in the belly, wraps around your organs, and it’s nearly impossible to know how much you have. One of the areas ...click here to read more

Acupuncture is a technique that has been used for thousands of years to treat many ailments, but new research suggests that it may also be helpful in fighting off type 2 diabetes. The study from Edith Cowan University looked at the results of over a dozen studies on the effects of acupuncture. The study included ...click here to read more

New research has found that intermittent fasting (IF), a popular eating style, may help people with type-2 diabetes better control their blood sugar. The study found that people with diabetes who restricted their eating to a daily 10-hour window had blood sugar levels in the normal range for about three hours longer than when they ...click here to read more

New research has shown that chair yoga may be a valuable exercise for older adults with dementia. Cognitive decline doesn’t just involve the mind, it can also deteriorate physical function, but this new study shows a unique way to keep seniors with dementia active. Chair yoga is a safe, effective, low-impact intervention that can be ...click here to read more

Walking is one of the best and most accessible ways to boost physical activity. It can help reduce blood pressure, build some lower body strength, and have benefits for your bones and brain. And although it is relatively low-risk, there are still some. Even if you walk as little as three times per week for ...click here to read more

Of all the fruits in the world, strawberries may be one of the most beneficial for reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition to being low in calories and high in nutrients, a new study has found that including strawberries in your diet may help protect your brain. Researchers say that the antioxidants found ...click here to read more

Much of the continent is struggling through a heat wave, boosting the risk for heat-related illness. Nobody is outside the scope of risk associated with high temperatures and humidity. It is true that people over 65, as well as those with conditions that impact the body’s ability to cool itself, are at the highest risk. ...click here to read more

You might be feeling it if you’ve recently started working out or gone back to a workout routine after a lay-off. In fact, your muscles might be screaming out as loud as can be. It hurts, but it isn’t something you should necessarily worry about. If you haven’t used your muscles for a long time, ...click here to read more

Forget what you thought you knew about COVID reinfection because the game has changed. As the virus that causes COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2 keeps evolving, as has the information about reinfection risk. The old knowledge says that if you catch COVID, you’re safe from reinfection for a while. However, new variants have thrown that thinking to the ...click here to read more

New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association suggests that walking at a pace that induces pain or discomfort could improve walking ability among patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD). While most people believe they must stop exercising when experiencing pain, this study demonstrates that that thought may not apply to all ...click here to read more

People wake up about four times per night, on average. Most fall back to sleep quickly like nothing happened, and it isn’t a problem. But as age goes up, the number of awakenings can, too. Older adults spend more time in the earlier, lighter sleep stages and less time in the deeper sleep stages. This ...click here to read more

It’s no secret that exercising is good for you. Numerous studies have shown that people who exercise regularly live longer, healthier lives. However, the amount of exercise necessary to reap these benefits may be surprising to some. According to a recent study, adults who exercised 150-600 minutes per week had a significantly lower risk of ...click here to read more

Weather and arthritis pain have been associated for a long time. When it gets cold, rainy, humid, or the barometric pressure rises, many report that symptoms get worse. And now that much of the continent (and world) is in a humid heat wave, symptoms might be getting worse. Now the heat isn’t typically associated with ...click here to read more

You might be feeling a little tired these days. It’s the dog days of summer when it gets hot, the days are long, and you might be feeling a little less energized than you’d like. The sluggishness you’re feeling is not uncommon. It happens to everyone and can happen at any point in the year. ...click here to read more