You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...

On this forum in the past, I have written about how your diet can affect your brain’s actual health. Today I would like to address the...

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Strong Bones For Life Weak and brittle bones don’t have to be part of aging. Your bones are a living tissue that rebuilds itself. Your...

Are you as confused as I am about whether or not dairy is good for you? This is one of those food groups that seems to fall in and out of...

Any time we see the term “inflammation,” we think of negative health issues. In reality, when our bodies are working the way they are...

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Indulging in that fried chicken or deep-dish pizza you really want can be a healthy move — if you do it the right way. Find yourself...

You don’t just have to grin and bear it. Find out what might be causing your lower back pain — and what treatments can help. For seniors,...

Protein becomes even more important as we age. Follow these stealthy ways to give your meals an extra dose. Getting enough protein is...

This term gets used a lot, but many people don’t understand what it means. Here’s how chronic inflammation harms your health and how you...

Experts weigh in on screening tests to protect yourself — and what you can do if you’re diagnosed with it. The term “prostate cancer” is...

Growing old gracefully means taking care of your physical and emotional health. And doing that is way easier than you think it is....

Diabetes can have serious and life-threatening complications. Here’s what you need to know to lower your risk and get ahead of any...

Some people need prescription drugs to improve their cholesterol levels. For many others, making a few smart lifestyle changes will do...

A registered dietitian shares the myths about nutrition and eating that you shouldn’t believe. The best way to eat healthy is a hotly...

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Not getting enough sleep drains your mental abilities and puts your physical health at risk. Science has linked poor slumber with a...

Catching your Zs is key to good health. Here’s why—and how to get the rest your body needs. Your beauty sleep is more than skin deep....

Alzheimer’s disease isn’t part of normal aging. If you think you or a loved one might be showing symptoms of the disease, it’s important...

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There is a piece of folklore about a 90-year-old man named John. He went to his doctor complaining of an aching left knee. The doctor...

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If you have diabetes, your healthy eating plan should not be that different from a healthy eating plan for someone without diabetes. In...