Back and Neck Pain
Back pain can range from a mild, dull, annoying ache, to persistent, severe, disabling pain. Pain in your back can restrict mobility and...
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Evoke Acupuncture
6 Benefits of Liver Cleansing
Many people disregard liver cleansing, but there are some benefits associated with the practice. Not only does it jump start a healthy...
MyDr
9 Signs Your Liver may be Damaged
Your liver is a key part of your digestive system, responsible for cleaning out toxins from your blood, processing medicines, producing...
UCLA Health
Balance begins to decline as early as age 50
Dear Doctors: Can you help with a debate my wife and I are having about good balance? I say it’s about staying strong and flexible. She...
West Hartford Health & Rehabilitation Center
Understanding Balance Issues In Older Adults
While older adults can experience balance issues after a fall and subsequent injury, the source of most balance problems are related to...
John Hopkins Medicine
Exercise and the Aging Person
Overview There are many benefits of following a regular exercise program. This is true even for people who have joint pain, back pain,...
Elizabeth Millard
4 Fixes for Brain Fog
The solution to occasional memory lapses, mental fatigue, and difficulty concentrating could be as simple as trying these lifestyle...
Christa Sgobba
7 Subtle Signs You’re Having a Heart Attack
Symptoms become subtler with age. Here’s what you need to know to protect your ticker. In the movies, it looks so straightforward: The...
Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
Osteoporosis - Are You At Risk?
There are a variety of factors – both controllable and uncontrollable – that put you at risk for developing osteoporosis. It is important...
Mayo Clinic
Osteoporosis
Overview Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses such as bending over or...
Baptist Health
9 HEALTH BENEFITS OF WEIGHT LOSS
Most people understand that reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is essential. But not everyone knows the specific health benefits...
Christa Sgobba
10 Ways to Start Losing Weight, No Matter How Unmotivated You Are
Shedding pounds does not require a complete diet-and-exercise overhaul. Do this instead. You know you want to lose weight, and you have a...
1MD.org
Fatigue/Low Energy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Fatigue is the medical term used for an overall feeling of low energy and tiredness. It can be a symptom of a health condition, but it...
Healthline
10 Health Benefits of Low-Carb and Ketogenic Diets
Low-carb diets have been controversial for decades. Some people assert that these diets raise cholesterol and cause heart disease due to...
Medical News Today
What is a keto diet?
When people think of carbohydrates, they often picture grain-based foods, such as bread and pasta. Although it is true that eating too...
Medical News Today
Is the keto diet good for you?
The keto diet depletes the body of its sugar reserves, causing it to break down fat for energy. It may help people lose weight, manage...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
6 Best Foods to Fight a Cold or Flu
When the telltale sniffles, aches, and sneezing take you down, these are the foods that can help you bounce back faster. Sore throat....
Elizabeth Millard
4 Common Causes of Foot Pain for Seniors (and How to Avoid Them)
Foot pain can get in the way of living your best life. Here’s why you might be having issues, plus tips to alleviate the ouch. You’re...
Lauren Bedosky
The Dos and Don’ts to Make Your Strength Training Days Deliver
When your strength routine is fun and effective, you’re more likely to stick with it. Starting a strength training routine is only half...
Elizabeth Millard
Lose the Weight, Keep (Even Gain!) the Muscle: Your 3-Step Plan
Here’s what you need to know to keep your weight in line and boost muscle mass as you age. True or false: The “middle-aged spread” is a...
Maria Masters
How to Keep Your Bladder Healthy as You Age
Bladder issues are common among seniors. But they aren’t inevitable. Here’s what you need to know about your bladder to avoid leaks and...
Elizabeth Millard
4 Common Exercise Myths, Debunked
Whether you heard them from friends, online, or at the gym, fitness myths can put a damper on your workout routine. Here’s what’s real,...
Kim Hayes, AARP
How Much Protein Do You Need After 50?
Eating more may help older people prevent muscle loss Beans and legumes, including all types of dried beans, split peas and lentils, are...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
7 Ways to Eat Your Way to Less Inflammation
Chronic inflammation can wreak havoc on your body. The foods you eat can help you tame the flame. Here’s your guide to an anti-inflammatory
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