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I'm Traveling The World At 84. Here Are My Secrets To A Long, Healthy Life.

"I can’t say for certain why I'm in such good shape, but I attribute it to certain routines I have followed over the years."

2024-09-07T12:37:03Z

If summer weeds are taking over your yard, here's how to identify — and treat — them

This summer's heat and rain are leading to a bumper crop of weeds. Here's what you need to know to get rid of them.

2024-09-07T09:23:03Z

Meet the Japanese bodybuilder who claims to only sleep 30 minutes a night: ‘I simply wanted more time’

Meet the Japanese bodybuilder who claims to only sleep 30 minutes a night: ‘I simply wanted more time’ - Daisuke Hori says his extreme regimen gives him ‘superhuman power’. He tells Shweta Sharma what life is like for someone whose sleep cycle is more like a power down

2024-09-06T12:25:19Z

Gen Z employees are taking more sick days than previous generations — here's why

Various reports have found that Gen Z is the most likely to take advantage of paid sick leave. HR experts plus Dr. Marc Siegel discuss why young Americans are calling in sick more than ever.

2024-09-05T08:31:07Z

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know - The higher your blood pressure is, the more often you need to have it checked

2024-09-02T07:52:57Z

Can You Eat Salmon Skin and Is It Good for You?

Can you eat salmon skin? The answer may surprise you…

2024-08-24T00:19:55Z

School vaccine requirements by state: What to know as measles outbreaks rise

With students returning from summer break, schools across the country are tasked with enforcing vaccine policies at a time when measles outbreaks are growing. Back-to-school season is an exciting time for parents, students, and school staff—full of possibilities and fresh opportunities. Unfortunately. the germs can say the same thing. Classrooms and daycares are a breeding ground for infectious illnesses which is why schools require certain...

2024-09-04T12:31:12Z

12 Best Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Tested By Dermatologists And Editors

A tried-and-tested list from editors and derms themselves.

2023-06-28T12:16:10Z

Could snail venom help treat diabetes?

Research led by University of Utah scientists has identified a component of cone snail venom that mimics a human hormone that regulates the levels of blood sugar.

2024-08-31T22:30:34Z

2024-09-03T10:08:35Z

Your Skin Is A Superhero: How To Support Your Body’s Biggest Organ

You might be overlooking your body’s largest and most visible organ: the skin. Far from simply looking pretty, the skin plays a crucial role in protecting your body from harmful organisms and regulating body temperature.

2023-07-18T18:30:52Z

Is still water better for you than sparkling water?

Still or sparkling? It's a question you'll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health?

2024-09-02T16:31:41Z

A nutrition coach to elite athletes helps clients boost their longevity. He focuses on 3 key things.

A nutrition coach to Olympians says you don't need extreme measures to live longer. Instead, focus on building strength, fitness, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

2024-08-29T07:57:31Z

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Researchers found that semaglutide, compared with a placebo, didn't significantly increase depressive thoughts.

2024-09-04T10:46:38Z

On Nutrition: For love of peaches

It was truly a trip down memory lane. After more years than I wish had gone by, we revisited the small town in northwest Colorado where—during my college years—I had spent summers on my uncle’s ranch. Driving through this familiar country was more emotional than I had expected. Although the ranch is no longer in our family, it is still beautiful with sweeping views of the river and nearby ...

2024-09-06T08:05:32Z

4 things nobody tells you about the first 6 months of retirement — and what changes you can make so you can enjoy your ‘new normal’

57% of Americans said their retirement will include working.

2024-07-22T16:54:26Z

Alzheimer's study reveals critical differences in memory loss progression based on the presence of specific proteins

A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, offers new insights into the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research reveals critical differences in the progression of memory loss based on the presence of specific proteins in the brain.

2024-09-06T16:33:21Z

Scientist issues critical warning about dangerous, insect-borne health threat: 'It's just timing and probability'

"We are likely to see more mosquito-borne disease just because that season is longer." Scientist issues critical warning about dangerous, insect-borne health threat: 'It's just timing and probability' first appeared on The Cool Down.

2024-09-03T01:58:03Z

Being mentally resilient could be the key to living longer, study suggests

The Stoics believed it was the key to a happier life, but mental resilience may also be the secret to a longer one, scientists believe. The ability to persevere in the face of adversity, and keep a calm and philosophical outlook in trying times, halves the risk of dying in the next decade, according to researchers. Previously, resilience has been s...

2024-09-04T05:50:02Z

Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Almost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral medication that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels. Despite metformin's widespread use, many type 2 diabetes patients eventually require second-line medications to maintain control of their blood sugar levels when metformin's efficacy fades.

2024-08-28T15:44:25Z

Magnetic nanobots injected into body 'open new frontiers in medicine' and could treat aneurysms and strokes

In lab tests using model aneurysms and rabbits, the team engineered magnetic nanobots made up of blood-clotting drugs encased in a coating designed to melt at precise temperatures

2024-09-07T09:40:46Z

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.

2024-08-22T08:34:53Z

New study provides insight to why COVID vaccines hit some harder than others

When you got the SARS-CoV2 vaccine to protect against COVID-19, you may have experienced severe side effects. Or maybe you didn't.

2024-09-04T19:17:17Z

What Should You Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire?

Do you roll it over into an IRA? Or leave it where it is? Here’s how to decide.

2024-08-10T14:07:58Z

‘Life happens’: New England couple with state pensions had their early retirement shattered by sudden medical expenses and inflation — 3 ways to prepare your nest egg for the unexpected

Guaranteed income in retirement isn’t always enough.

2024-09-04T10:16:36Z

The breakfast cereal that’s healthier than you think

To some, it tastes like wet papier-mâché. Its name, translated from German, even means “little mush”. And yet, since a Swiss doctor first cooked it up in 1900, muesli has been the go-to breakfast for millions around the world. Because, as the sanitorium patients to whom Dr Maximilian Bircher-Benner fed it were no doubt assured, muesli is the health...

2024-08-27T05:05:16Z

Yoga helped me stay sane in my midlife crisis. I had no idea it was improving my brain too

Only in midlife did yoga become a lifeline for me. Until then, frankly, I’d dismissed it as a waste of an hour’s exercise. But while separating from my partner and when my beloved mother was terminally ill, that mat-shaped space in my life brought some order and comfort. An escape from the pressures of parenting, daughtering and work. And unlike cr...

2024-08-21T08:28:36Z

'Nappucino' trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep

A "napuccino" is the method of drinking a caffeinated beverage before taking a nap to wake up extra-energized. Sleep expert Kelly Baron and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein discussed its effectiveness.

2024-09-05T18:04:54Z

Medical professionals are changing their training due to climate change

Climate change is now having such a profound impact on our health that medical programs are changing the way they teach about it.

2024-09-07T00:40:39Z

I’m nearing 65 and am better than ever at my job. With more boomers opting not to retire, I’m not alone

Older Americans will account for 57% of the country’s labor-force growth in the coming decade.

2024-05-18T13:14:02Z

Doctors draw attention to safety issues associated with popular weight-loss drugs

The growth of highly sought-after weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, otherwise known as GLP-1 medications, represents a shift in obesity management.

2024-09-06T10:10:20Z

The DIY Lemon Spray That Repels Ticks From Your Home And Garden

If you spend time outdoors, you might run into a tick or two. If you're looking for a natural solution to repel this annoying pest, consider a DIY lemon spray.

2024-09-01T13:52:49Z

Four foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure

Like cholesterol and BMI, blood pressure is one of those medical terms we’re all aware of and know we need to keep in check for our health. It refers to the pressure in our arteries – the vessels that carry blood away from the heart and around the body. While we do need some pressure in these tubes to keep blood flowing, too much raises the risk of...

2024-08-29T12:03:15Z

Healthier, happier, fairer: New research shows major life benefits from decarbonizing transport

With walking and cycling funding halved in the government's recently released National Land Transport Programme, and a weaker transport emissions reduction plan, the potential health benefits of a low-carbon transport system have hit a real speed bump.

2024-09-05T13:44:09Z

14 Fitness Tracker Features That Improve Your Health

Keeping track of your goals is a major way you stay fit. Here are the ways that fitness trackers can help.

2022-02-24T18:37:53Z

Everything You Should Know About Mānuka Honey and How to Choose the Best One

What's the buzz about Mānuka honey?

2024-07-15T14:03:04Z

I've spent 25 years studying the brain—I never do these 4 things that destroy our memory as we age

Neuroscientist and professor Dr. Charan Ranganath shares the common habits that affect our ability to remember as we get older.

2024-02-23T15:12:04Z

Forget BMI—Here's Why You Should Focus on “Metabolic Health”

Maintaining overall wellness and preventing chronic disease is about much more than weight loss.

2024-08-19T20:28:10Z

At 15st my ankles hurt climbing the stairs. Here’s how I dropped eight dress sizes

Growing up in Australia I was always by the beach and active. But aged 17 I went to France as an exchange student, discovered pain au chocolat and put on 14 kilos (over 2st) in one year. Then, as a student in Sydney, I tucked into unhealthy cheap food and started drinking. By my early 20s, at 5ft 7ins, I weighed 75 kg (11st 11lb). I did no exercise...

2024-09-07T09:03:20Z

Not money, not fame: An 85-year-long study shows what makes us happiest

The Harvard Study of Adult Development one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, has sought to answer a fundamental question that resonates with each of us: What makes a good life? When asked what they think would make them happiest, most people answered money or fame. This didn’t turn out to be the case. People who are hap...

2024-09-05T10:08:09Z

The 8 Best Ways To Navigate A C-Section Recovery, According To A Board-Certified OBGYN

Before my sister announced she was pregnant again, I kept thinking about the process of giving birth and recovery. It seemed like it was such an odd thing to fixate on given my strong stance on waiting to TTC (try to conceive) until my son turns 5, but I guess I could sense someone close to me was expecting. That's not even the part that freaked me out though. When my sister shared she's having a C-Section, I couldn't help but research recovery tips for this major procedure — I wanted to know how to help her heal. And I wanted other moms to know what they can do to help themselves, too! I reached out to Dr. Jillian LoPiano, OBGYN and Chief Health Officer at Wisp, to understand everything you need to know about C-Sections and how to recover from one!

2024-09-03T21:07:23Z

Got high cholesterol? Here are 5 ways to manage it.

High cholesterol is known as the “silent killer” because there are no outward symptoms. But as it accumulates in the body, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (often referred to as "bad" cholesterol) can harden blood vessels, leading to blood clots, strokes and heart attack, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Even though c...

2024-09-03T10:34:06Z

Here’s How Many Years Retirees Should Be Financially Prepared To Live, According To New Data

Retirement planning is one of the most important -- and potentially most daunting -- things you'll do. But even if you start preparing early in life, you might not be quite as ready for the true cost...

2024-05-04T12:13:59Z

Here are the 3 ‘must-have’ asset categories for Americans in retirement — most retirees only have 1 or 2

A fulfilling retirement is about more than money and wealth.

2024-05-12T12:03:10Z

2024-03-19T19:32:08Z

3 ways to prepare for long-term care expenses in retirement

When you think of your future retirement, you may be concerned about how much Social Security you will receive or if your 401(k) and other investment accounts will last. You should also be adding the cost of long-term care to your list of retirement necessities. Between unforeseen medical expenses and the possibility of nursing homes or assisted li...

2024-09-04T10:09:15Z

'So cruel': Bernie Sanders tells Theo Von that half of cancer treatment patients go bankrupt or broke — and he praises the Canadian system for 'good-quality' health care

“They’re depleted, they’re broke,” Sanders says of U.S. patients.

2024-09-07T10:47:38Z

I'm in the best shape of my life at 44 - these are my 7 daily habits

Personal trainer, nutritionist and wellness coach Rachael Sacerdoti shares how she stays feeling her best, even when motivation slips

2024-09-06T15:50:35Z

New analysis reveals concerning health risk affecting nearly half a billion children worldwide: 'We must act now'

"Unlike adults, their bodies heat up faster, they sweat less efficiently and they cool down more slowly." New analysis reveals concerning health risk affecting nearly half a billion children worldwide: 'We must act now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

2024-09-03T23:13:13Z

When is the best time to get your flu shot?

Flu season is approaching in the United States. Here's what you can expect this year — and when to get your flu vaccine to help you stay safe.

2022-09-19T13:12:40Z