Are you ignoring your low back pain (LBP) – or masking the pain temporarily with over-the-counter pain medication? That's two mistakes that can lead to chronic LBP – pain that lasts more than a few months and is tough to resolve. In fact, according to research, once your back pain becomes chronic, your chances of getting rid of it are much lower, which...
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We're not talking about airline flights or flights of craft beer; this article focuses on how walking up at least five flights of stairs every day can lower your heart disease risk. With all the talk about walking 10,000 steps per day, add walking up stairs to your list of must-do's for a healthy heart. Let's see what research says about the power of...
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Avoiding choking is likely the primary rational behind the ubiquitous parental mandate for children to "chew your food." What parents and people of all ages might not realize is that slow eating also makes a big difference when it comes to weight loss. The key rests in oral stimuli during food chewing. Intrigued? Let's see what research revealed.
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If you suffer from ulcerative colitis (UC), you know how life-altering it is; if you don't suffer from it, trust us, you don't want to know. As the name implies, UC is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease, specifically affecting the lower portion of the large intestine (colon and rectum), that causes inflammation and ulcers. The symptoms: diarrhea,...
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Maintaining muscle mass when we're older helps prevent falls, reduce the risk of frailty and more. It also helps preserve cognitive function, an increasingly top-of-mind health concern. Let's see why more muscle equals a better brain in our golden years. Researchers evaluated muscle mass and cognitive function in 8,000-plus seniors ages 65-86 at baseline...
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Curcumin, the primary active ingredient in the spice turmeric, is known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. In other words, curcumin is a valuable component of overall health at any age. But research suggests curcumin is particularly important for seniors – here's why.
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