Years ago, I lived in a long, low rambler of a house that sat on a corner lot. My husband and I did some renovating which resulted in the entire yard being torn up. When it came time, we replanted the yard with grass seed (no sod for us!) and had to replace the walkway…
New Study Tracks Sleep Throughout a Lifetime
A new study has tracked sleep patterns at all ages, finding that Americans stay up late in their 20s, get the least sleep around age 40, and get the most after they’ve retired from work and/or the kids have flown the nest. The findings were based on more than 11,000 Americans aged 6 and up…
7 Tips to Stay Balanced Amid Summer’s Heat
July 7, 2022
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A solar term is a period of approximately two weeks based on the sun’s position in the zodiac. There are 24 solar terms in a year, which make up the traditional Chinese calendar system used to guide farming and everyday life. The calendar contributes to the ancient Chinese philosophy that living in accordance with nature…
Have You Seen This Warning Hidden Inside Your Cellphone?
July 6, 2022
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If you haven’t read your cellphone manual closely, you might want to take a closer look. It advises you to avoid carrying your cellphone here so you can avoid exceeding the safety limit for radio frequency exposure. Yet, almost everyone makes this agonizing mistake. STORY AT-A-GLANCE A little-known warning from the manufacturer hidden within your…
Research Suggests This Kind of Exercise Leads to Fat Gain—Here’s How to Optimize It
Many people rely on running and other sports to lose weight. However, exercise is not necessarily a panacea for weight loss, and it may even make people fat. In 2015, the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research published a study, in which 81 obese women did aerobic exercise for 12 weeks, while keeping their original…
Latin Dancing May Boost Brain Health, Study Finds
July 6, 2022
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If you like to dance, here’s some great news: It may help your brain. A new study suggests that Latin dance classes may be more than a great workout and social outlet: They could help your brain. The research indicates that learning the intricate steps of salsa, samba, and merengue may also improve memory. The…
Possible Food Shortages Have You Worried?
July 6, 2022
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Depending on where you live, there may be food shortages as we head into summer. Now is a perfect time to stock up on fresh local produce as the growing season bursts forth. Most of us don’t think twice about going to the store when we need groceries. We are used to buying what we…
The 12 Worst Endocrine Disruptors and How to Avoid Them
At the turn of the previous century, we began to introduce dangerous and unnatural chemicals into our lives and environment because of promised conveniences and cheaper prices. People jumped at the opportunity to enjoy niceties that generations before them hadn’t. But, as wouldn’t be discovered for years, many of those conveniences would prove deadly, and…
Scientists Find Anxiety Drugs Could Worsen Cognitive Abilities
July 5, 2022
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Long-term use of anxiety drugs may put undue pressure on the brain and lead to an increase in risk for cognitive decline, memory loss, and dementia, according to an international study that sheds light on the mechanisms by which the drugs affect the brain. Using a genetic model developed in their laboratory, the health researchers…
Heat Is Hard on the Heart Especially for Older Adults
Typically, when we think of things that are bad for the heart, we think about things like smoking, eating unhealthy foods, and not getting enough exercise. But many people don’t realize that exposure to high heat levels can also harm the heart. In fact, studies have shown that exposure to excessive heat in older adults…
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