Eating healthy is important at any age. But it’s particularly crucial as we reach middle age and beyond.
Increased risk of serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease comes with advancing years. But the right diet is one of the best ways to prevent illness as you get older, while helping you look and feel good.
… Read MoreWe’ve told you for years that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts are better for your heart than long hours of traditional cardio exercise like jogging.
Now a new study shows that the benefits of HIIT reach the cellular level. They strengthen a crucial cell structure that provides energy to your entire body.
… Read MoreJust in time for the flu season, amid much fanfare, the FDA has approved a new drug to treat the flu. It’s called Xofluza.
The drug maker Genentech says it’s better than Tamiflu, the only other flu drug on the market. That’s because you need just one or two pills. Tamiflu must be taken twice a day for five days.1
… Read MoreThe risk factors for dementia are well known. The main ones include aging, head injuries, lack of exercise, being overweight, smoking, and genetics.1
But a new study shows that’s not the whole story.
… Read MoreJust about every person dealing with high blood pressure knows that exercise can help. But a new study shows that one kind of workout is particularly effective in reducing hypertension.
Doing it for just 15 minutes a day can lower your blood pressure nearly twice as much as taking standard medications.
… Read MoreMaybe you’ve seen the headlines… A new study came out recently showing that the weight-loss drug Belviq is safe for your heart.
This was hailed by the drug company as a breakthrough. That’s because it is the first time a drug has been shown to help people lose weight without triggering heart problems.1
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