The Ageless Beauty Guide: Younger Skin Starts Here
A woman’s complexion is linked with her feelings of self-confidence and it’s the “face” she shows to the world. It’s no wonder women spend so
Olivia Harrison
5 Ways to Build Balance and Prevent Devastating Falls
Have you ever lost your step on a slippery sidewalk, flinging your arms in the air and sending your heart racing? Unfortunately, balance issues intensify
Why fasting bolsters brain power
There’s been much in the media recently regarding the health benefits of intermittent fasting. While it may not be for everyone, it could just be
Top 10 Anti-Aging Foods
From consuming piles of kale to exhausting exercise, many folks believe all healthy aging measures are decidedly unpleasant. But what if simply eating an array of flavorful, nutrient rich foods could fight the effects of time? Here are 10 foods that will get you started on the road to healthy aging. And we are betting that your taste buds will approve, as well!
4 Tips for Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
More than 5 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and one-third of American seniors die with the disease or another form of dementia. However, now there is real hope…
4 Daily Practices That Are Bad for Your Heart
Smoking and obesity are two of the top habits that put us at higher risk for heart attacks. But did you know that there are other common behaviors that are harmful to your heart? Browse this list of heart-risky behaviors to see if you need to kick these habits … your heart will thank you!
Fear of Falling: 4 Danger Zones to Avoid
According to AARP, one in three adults of the age of 65 fall every year; with many sustaining serious injuries such as a broken hip or head trauma. Indeed, a bad fall can be a lifestyle game changer. Sadly, every year, more than 2.5 million older adults are treated for fall-related injuries in emergency departments, and upwards of 734,000 are hospitalized.
Getting Sugar Smart: Know Your Nemesis
Is sugar just as sweet despite a clever alias? Nutritional experts say absolutely, and point out that it’s important to know sugar’s different guises as we all need to be eating a whole lot less of it. These days it’s hard to find “sugar” listed on the sweet-tasting ingredient label. Instead, these secret sugar sources go under cover with different monikers. What’s more, there’s plenty of added sugar in foods that don’t even taste all that sweet.
3 Ways to Temper Your Temper
Another driver cut you off or your spouse says something that irks you; anger causes stress hormones to flood your bloodstream, causing your face to flush, your heart to race and your blood pressure to rise. According to the Berkeley Wellness Newsletter, there’s a large body of research that supports the idea that chronically angry people are at higher risk for cardiovascular disease.
5 Ways To Avoid A Stroke
Sadly, every year about 140,000 Americans die as a result of a stroke. What’s more, strokes are also the leading cause of serious long-term disability. You’ve likely heard how you can reduce your risk by controlling your blood pressure and cholesterol, losing excess weight, not smoking and getting regular exercise. However, researchers have discovered five other steps that may help reduce the risk of stroke.