Category Archives: General Health

Muscle strength is essential to healthy aging. It’s often overlooked even though it plays a significant role in functionality, mobility, metabolism, and more. There is a powerful argument that muscle strength can be a major factor in the overall quality of life. Now you probably know that muscle strength is inextricably linked to weight training. ...click here to read more

At what point are you peeing too much? It can be hard to tell. The food and drink you consume can influence how often and how intensely you have to pee. If you wake up every day and take down a bottle of water and a couple of cups of coffee, you may find yourself ...click here to read more

Sixty-four percent of Americans start their day with a warm cup of coffee. You know how good it feels if you’re one of them. The morning ritual offers a quiet moment of clarity and company before the hustle and headaches of the day get started. It could also be doing wonders for your health. There ...click here to read more

While some municipalities have abandoned contact tracing to track the spread of COVID-19, a new study shows how important it can be for you and your holiday plans. Social distancing recommendations simply might not work when people are indoors. A recent study from South Korea, and reported in the LA Times, shows that even a ...click here to read more

The health value of your holiday meal is debatable. What about the snacks that lead up to it and round it out? Not so much. Well, they might be. There’s no question that many snacks and baked goods people enjoy this time of year are of limited value. Outside of taste and fleeting moments of ...click here to read more

The last few weeks have either been sweet music to your ears or the cause of your nightmares. Christmas songs, carols, or whatever you want to call them may have taken over your favorite radio station. They’re certainly being played in grocery stores. And if the shopping malls and retail stores are still open in ...click here to read more

One of your body’s most significant defenses against aging is antioxidants. These valuable compounds help protect your cells from oxidative stress so they can maintain health and efficiency. Most antioxidants come from the food you eat. Some powerful ones, however, are made naturally in the body. But with age, like many other functions, this antioxidant ...click here to read more

The holidays don’t have the best reputation from a health perspective. Rich tourtiere, cakes, panettone, and other seasonal specialties are calorically dense and don’t exactly offer a ton of nutritional value. But hey, it’s once a year! Of course, not all holiday food is “bad” for you. Much of it is nutrient-dense and can easily ...click here to read more

When I see products advertising activated charcoal, I can’t help but say, “really? still?” Activated charcoal has enjoyed a real moment for the past couple of years. Now, with the holidays in full swing, it’s being peddled as a healthy reinforcement for liver detox. These companies know that alcohol and sugar consumption go up this ...click here to read more

Winter is not good for your prostate. It seems strange to think that seasons may play a role in prostate health, but according to a 2010 study, they do. The work noted that cold and dry weather is closely correlated with incidences of poor prostate health. The researchers of the study, which was published in ...click here to read more

The holidays and healthy eating seem to be at odds with each other. But you can still enjoy the tastes of the season while improving vein and heart health. Holiday staples like cinnamon, walnuts, even red wine and chocolate, can work to relax veins, improve circulation, and ultimately make the season a little easier on ...click here to read more

I get that you don’t want to start a strength training routine. It’s hard work, intimidating, and a young person’s game. It’s also one of the most beneficial things you can do. Especially if you’re 50, 60, 70-plus, or older. Building strength helps keep your bones and muscles strong and healthy. It can improve mobility, ...click here to read more

There’s been a real push for people to adopt plant-based diets in recent years. It’s for a good reason. Higher intake of plant foods is associated with a host of health benefits while making a much smaller footprint for the environment. But does that make meat bad? Certainly not. While consumption and manufacturing patterns may ...click here to read more

Everyone has their favorite food season. If it’s winter, I’m sure you’re licking your lips at the chance to enjoy hearty classics like chili, soups, stews, meat pies, and more. These foods are comforting, high-calorie, and depending on how you make them, may promote or prevent heart troubles. Taking a proactive approach to heart health ...click here to read more