There’s good news and bad news when it comes to your risk of developing heart disease, the leading killer in the U.S. Let’s start with the bad. Several factors raise a person’s risk for getting heart disease — a term used to describe a range of conditions that affect the heart — including some that can’t be […]
10 Foot Exercises for Balance and Stability
Feet are often underappreciated. We don’t think much about them until they hurt or give us problems. But they are of course crucial to getting us around and keeping us balanced. “Your feet carry your body through life. They are often neglected because they are mostly packed away in socks and shoes,” said Melissa Burgard, […]
11 Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and millions of Americans are affected by the disease. It’s important to distinguish the facts from the myths about Alzheimer’s, especially when it comes to finding information online. Read on to learn about common myths surrounding this disease. 1. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia […]
Medications and Supplements That Can Cause Heartburn
Got heartburn? You’re not alone. Nearly a third of U.S. adults experience heartburn each week, according to a 2020 study published in the journal Gastroenterology. And almost everyone will experience it at some point in their lives, says the American College of Gastroenterology. Heartburn is what you feel when you have reflux: acidic stomach contents flowing back into […]
6 Good Habits That Might Cause Premature Aging
When does something healthy become unhealthy? When you do it too much, to the exclusion of other choices. Like most of us, you’ve probably been hit over the head for the past few years with the “power of habits”: the idea that locking in some simple, healthy everyday behaviors will set you on a course […]
The Big Fall 2023 Book Preview
For your reading list: 26 new novels from John Grisham, Lauren Groff, Stephen King and more. Fall is always rich with wonderful fiction — a wave of new releases arrives with the colder weather, then slows to a trickle in December, when the gift books and self-help guides start their rise. And this season brings […]