Being obese means having a bigger body, of course. But research indicates it also means having a smaller brain – and a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. “The more we understand about (body fat), the clearer it becomes that belly fat is its own disease-generating organism,” said Dr. Lenore Launer in a statement by […]
What’s the most important thing you can do for long-term health and quality of life? Nutrition? Sleep? Stress management? Nope, although those are all important. It’s exercise, hands down. That’s one of the many powerful points in a new book, “Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity,” by Peter Attia, MD, with Bill Gifford. “Exercise […]
Alcohol abuse can sneak up on us later in life, experts say. Many people lose their partners, job-associated identity, and a sense of purpose that guided them for decades, and some can develop or worsen a drinking problem. The pandemic, and the isolation it brought, led millions of older adults to drink more, surveys found. […]
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You can see right away that Deb DeHaven is an athlete. She’s 5 feet 2, weighs 100 pounds, and stays strong by lifting weights three times a week. Here’s what you can’t immediately see: Deb’s doctor recently diagnosed her with hypertension at the crisis stage (180/100). “This is something I never would have expected,” says […]
Here’s a universal story about the power of exercise and friendship, even if it involves circumstances, locations, and activities most people might never do. Exercising with a group helps ensure success. And sometimes, nothing’s more important than good friends. That’s what Diane Firmani has learned in recent years. “Being in a group appeals to me […]
“What keeps us healthy and happy as we go through life?” That’s not just one of the most persistent questions of humanity. It’s also the opening to one of the Top 10 TED Talks ever, viewed 42 million times, by a Harvard longevity researcher and co-author of a new book, “The Good Life: Lessons from the […]
Howard Snooks had it all. He was married and healthy and retired from a career as a social worker. Then in 2015, Howard’s wife of 34 years left him. Several family members died. And he had a hip replacement after a fall. “Kablooey,” he says. After that rough year, Howard found a newspaper article about […]
Todd Allen and his wife took a European trip seven years ago. He felt terrible by the time they got home. Blood tests revealed cancer. Stage 4. Bone marrow. Todd underwent 18 months of chemotherapy and had knee and hip surgery. Never much for exercise, Todd then made a decision: “After the recovery, I said […]
For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean diet has been ranked the best for health and well-being by U.S. News & World Report. Concerns about healthy aging came into play this time, the magazine said, including bone and joint health and increasing quality of life. The phrase “Mediterranean diet” has been around for […]
