Unless you live in a remote region, it’s no longer a matter of if, but when, the coronavirus reaches your area. There are now confirmed cases in all but a handful of states.[1]
What should you do when someone close to you—say a co-worker or family member—gets coronavirus?
Here are five things you can do to stay healthy when others around you are getting sick…
There’s no reason to panic.… Read More
Few people talk about frailty as a major disease. But it’s what destroys the quality of life for millions of seniors.
Those affected can no longer live independently or be physically active. Simple tasks like opening a jar or walking up stairs become impossible. They may became painfully thin. Their energy evaporates.
And frailty does not just mean losing your quality of life.… Read More
People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) face a life-threatening dilemma.
PAD causes artery blockages in the legs. This can lead to severe pain while walking.
But guess what the most effective treatment for PAD is?
That’s right…walking.
When PAD patients stop walking because of the pain, their condition gets worse. They already have a high risk for heart disease. But without exercise, their chance of having a heart attack or a stroke becomes even greater.… Read More
You’re in a public bathroom. Like most people, you’re concerned about the coronavirus. So you make sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
Now you have to dry them. You head toward the paper towel dispenser. But there’s also an electric hand dryer.
Which do you use?
Researchers have found that your decision could mean the difference between catching a nasty virus or not.… Read More
No health problem plagues more Americans than obesity.
Some 73% of adults in the U.S. need to lose weight.
About 40% are obese. Another 33% are overweight.[1]
This is a serious matter because being too heavy is linked to more than 60 chronic diseases. They include the nation’s top killers such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke.
What if you could slim down simply by taking a pill?… Read More
Why do you exercise?
If you do it to lose weight, you’re probably wasting your time.
That’s because studies show little or no link between exercise and meaningful, long-term weight loss.
What you eat has far more impact on your body weight.
But that doesn’t mean exercise doesn’t improve your health. And the type of workout that gives you the most benefit is resistance training.… Read More