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Exercise Now, Avoid Depression Later
Exercise Now, Avoid Depression Later We all know that exercise is good for our hearts. Now a recent study in JAMA Psychiatry shows it may also benefit our long-term mental health. Researchers report that physical fitness in midlife lowered the risk of later-life depression and death from cardiovascular disease. Participants included 17,989 men and women, with an average age of 50 years and no prior history of depression or cardiovascular
How to Treat the Common Cold
How to Treat the Common Cold While mostly harmless, a cold packs a multi-symptom punch and lingers like an annoying house guest. Rest, whole foods, and plenty of fluids are key to treating a common cold, but here are some additional tips for relief from Mark Hyman, MD. Symptom: Runny nose and congestion Remedy: Daily saline flush For thousands of years, people in India have used small neti pots filled
Fish Oil May Help Prevent Heart Attacks
The latest word on two of the most popular dietary supplements is a weighty one: Brigham and Women's Hospital researchers over the weekend released the results of the largest randomized clinical trial to evaluate the effects of vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements on heart attack, stroke, and cancer risk. The study found that omega-3 fatty acids or fish oil cut heart attack risk. The study, presented at
What Exactly Is Self-Care?
What Exactly Is Self-Care? Self-care has become a popular buzzword over the last couple of years. If you look up the #selfcare hashtag on social media you’ll find almost 10 million posts, showing pictures ranging from pedicures, massages and vacations, to pizza and bottles of wine. For someone who is trying to get clear on what self-care looks like for them, these posts can make it confusing. What exactly is
Why Are You Seeing Celery Juice Everywhere—And Is It Even Healthy?
Why Are You Seeing Celery Juice Everywhere—And Is It Even Healthy? Celery is the fiber-filled veggie that’s easy to overlook (except when it’s paired with a bloody mary or buffalo wings, of course). But the humble stalk has been having a resurgence recently, and it’s all thanks to enjoying this veggie in a different form: as celery juice. You can read about celery seeds here. Celery juice seems to be
5 Knee Exercises to Reduce Pain and Injury
5 Knee Exercises to Reduce Pain and Injury When your knees hurt, it’s hard to exercise. Knee pain that you experience during, or after, exercise can be enough to deter you from even trying. If you’re a woman over 55, you’re at a greater chance for developing osteoarthritis (OA), the wear and tear type of stress that occurs to joints with age. Women more than men experience OA, potentially due
The Major Health Benefits of Giving a Simple Hug
The Major Health Benefits of Giving a Simple Hug We all know that cuddling with your romantic partner after a long, stressful day can go a long way in making you feel better. But now, a study, confirms that getting a hug has a real impact on your emotional state, and the hugging doesn’t need to be from a lover in order for you to reap the benefits. Over the
What the Position and Pain in Your Shoulder Blades Reveal About Your Overall Health
What Your Shoulder Blades Can Tell You About Your Health But it shouldn’t come as a surprise; busted shoulder blades are endemic among computer users. When we sit at a desk all day, staring into a computer, we’re basically doing the opposite of everything our strong, erect-spined, solid-hipped ancestors did—our shoulders round forward, our back hunches, our head juts out, and our pelvis tilts under. This modern day position
Overcome Winter Doldrums Using Nutrient-Rich Superfoods
Beat Cold Weather Blahs With Superfoods It’s not your imagination — weathering winter gets tougher the older you get. You probably have less energy to tackle cleaning snow from your windshield, or pushing the shopping cart through frozen slush. But if you follow your impulse to just hibernate and indulge in rich, sugary treats, your already fluctuating hormone and energy levels will get even more unpredictable. Get Fishy Older adults
3 Daily Practices to Keep You Energized
3 Daily Practices to Keep You Energized One great trick that has really helped me live a happier, healthier life is establishing a rhythm to the day. This keeps me energized! Ayurveda teaches that if you overheat or have too little energy. And memory issues, bad temper, a low immune system, restlessness, or interrupted sleep. In Ayurveda, we understand the world as a place regulated by natural rhythms and laws.
