health

Caffeine (MM #4753)

It’s no secret that as we get older, we pay for the sins of our youth. When it comes to diet, exercise, what we eat and drink, we often think we can worry about it later. But sooner than you’d like, later is here. Over the last decade, I’ve worked at watching what I eat…

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Sitting (MM #4709)

For years, doctors have said that sitting is terrible for our health. But, like many people who work in an office, I do a lot of sitting. I spend most of my day on the computer, working on the internet, sending emails, working spreadsheets, creating slide decks, and in Zoom conferences. There’s not much standing…

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Dry January (MM #4671)

Giving up alcohol is a New Year’s resolution that many people pledge. In recent years, those who don’t necessarily want to give it up permanently have opted to take part in Dry January. It was created in Great Britain only a decade ago. And nearly one-third of Americans who consume alcohol have started participating on…

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Exercise (MM #4647)

We all know that exercise is the key to living longer. But do people who exercise heavily live longer than those who only do so moderately or even just a little? Researchers from Finland found that extreme exercise is of little benefit to living a longer life. While exercise is essential, smoking and drinking also…

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Strawberries (MM #4512)

Hypertension has been something that I’ve been concerned with since my early twenties. So I’m interested anytime I can find information about ways to lower my blood pressure. Recent research says a slight change in my diet can make a big difference. A study from San Diego State University says adding two servings of strawberries…

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Local Honey (MM #4408)

If you’re one of the millions of allergy sufferers across the US, you’ve likely heard about one of the most popular home remedies for reducing your allergies. Some say a spoonful of local honey each morning will help reduce your symptoms. I’ve tried it a few times throughout the years and didn’t find it helps…

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High Heels (MM #4381)

Doctors are currently researching the effect of women wearing high heels every day. So far, they haven’t been able to come up with any universal conclusions. But there is one thing they agree on, wearing high heels will cause problems for a woman’s feet, ankles, and legs. I think every woman over 40 could have…

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Healthy Habits (MM #4333)

Doctors often remind us of the healthy habits we should follow to live a long life. Exercising every day is recommended. But, as you age, you need to slow those workouts down. The way we live our lives needs some tweaks as we get older. And while this makes sense on the surface, it’s still…

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Sitting All Day (MM #4319)

We all know that sitting all day can cause serious health issues. But what options are available when you work in an office and spend most of your day tethered to a computer? A recently published study has found a simple solution to help reduce the effects of sitting…

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Early Dinner (MM #4216)

If you enjoy an early dinner, people likely tease you and call you a senior citizen. But researchers now say that the old-timers are doing things the right way. To promote a healthy weight, we should limit all of our meals to ten hours after we wake up. This recent study finds that the later…

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