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The best walking shoes for seniors, according to podiatrists

Podiatrists share everything you should be looking for (and avoiding) in walking shoes for seniors. Shop expert picks from Hoka, Brooks, New Balance and more.

2024-06-17T21:14:11Z

‘Life happens’: New England couple with state pensions had their early retirement shattered by sudden medical expenses and inflation — 3 ways to prepare your nest egg for the unexpected

Guaranteed income in retirement isn’t always enough.

2024-09-04T10:16:36Z

What is type 1.5 diabetes? It's a bit like type 1 and a bit like type 2—but it's often misdiagnosed

While you're likely familiar with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, you've probably heard less about type 1.5 diabetes.

2024-08-27T15:14:25Z

Not money, not fame: An 85-year-long study shows what makes us happiest

The Harvard Study of Adult Development one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever conducted, has sought to answer a fundamental question that resonates with each of us: What makes a good life? When asked what they think would make them happiest, most people answered money or fame. This didn’t turn out to be the case. People who are hap...

2024-09-05T10:08:09Z

12 Best Tinted Moisturizers With SPF, Tested By Dermatologists And Editors

A tried-and-tested list from editors and derms themselves.

2023-06-28T12:16:10Z

Doctors draw attention to safety issues associated with popular weight-loss drugs

The growth of highly sought-after weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, otherwise known as GLP-1 medications, represents a shift in obesity management.

2024-09-06T10:10:20Z

The DIY Lemon Spray That Repels Ticks From Your Home And Garden

If you spend time outdoors, you might run into a tick or two. If you're looking for a natural solution to repel this annoying pest, consider a DIY lemon spray.

2024-09-01T13:52:49Z

Is still water better for you than sparkling water?

Still or sparkling? It's a question you'll commonly hear in a café or restaurant and you probably have a preference. But is there any difference for your health?

2024-09-02T16:31:41Z

Meet the Japanese bodybuilder who claims to only sleep 30 minutes a night: ‘I simply wanted more time’

Meet the Japanese bodybuilder who claims to only sleep 30 minutes a night: ‘I simply wanted more time’ - Daisuke Hori says his extreme regimen gives him ‘superhuman power’. He tells Shweta Sharma what life is like for someone whose sleep cycle is more like a power down

2024-09-06T12:25:19Z

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know

Is your blood pressure slightly high? Here’s what doctors want you to know - The higher your blood pressure is, the more often you need to have it checked

2024-09-02T07:52:57Z

Medical professionals are changing their training due to climate change

Climate change is now having such a profound impact on our health that medical programs are changing the way they teach about it.

2024-09-07T00:40:39Z

‘We have that power’: As housing prices keep homeownership out of reach for countless Americans, here’s how some are making it work — plus how you can too

Flip it and reverse it.

2024-08-28T12:13:38Z

New study provides insight to why COVID vaccines hit some harder than others

When you got the SARS-CoV2 vaccine to protect against COVID-19, you may have experienced severe side effects. Or maybe you didn't.

2024-09-04T19:17:17Z

Magnetic nanobots injected into body 'open new frontiers in medicine' and could treat aneurysms and strokes

In lab tests using model aneurysms and rabbits, the team engineered magnetic nanobots made up of blood-clotting drugs encased in a coating designed to melt at precise temperatures

2024-09-07T09:40:46Z

10 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Scalp for Longer, Stronger Hair

When it comes to hair care, we often focus on the strands themselves, but there's a crucial element that is often overlooked—the scalp. Just like the soil in a garden, your scalp is the foundation from which healthy, vibrant hair grows. Neglecting scalp health can lead to a host of issues, from dandruff and itchiness to hair thinning and loss. Meet...

2024-08-27T22:42:20Z

Gen Z employees are taking more sick days than previous generations — here's why

Various reports have found that Gen Z is the most likely to take advantage of paid sick leave. HR experts plus Dr. Marc Siegel discuss why young Americans are calling in sick more than ever.

2024-09-05T08:31:07Z

Common Blood Pressure Drug Extends Lifespan And Slows Aging in Animals

The hypertension drug rilmenidine has been shown to slow down aging in worms, an effect that in humans could hypothetically help us live longer and keep us healthier in our latter years. Previous research has shown rilmenidine mimics the effects of caloric restriction on a cellular level. Reducing available energy while maintaining nutrition within the body has been shown to extend lifespans in several animal models. Whether this translates to hu

2024-08-27T23:46:18Z

How does grapefruit interact with drugs?

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can affect the amount of medication that reaches the bloodstream. But why?

2024-09-05T18:20:46Z

These Are The Exercises Seniors Should Skip and Safer Alternatives

Experts reveal strength exercise swaps so you stay safe when lifting weights.

2024-08-13T18:24:50Z

A nutrition coach to elite athletes helps clients boost their longevity. He focuses on 3 key things.

A nutrition coach to Olympians says you don't need extreme measures to live longer. Instead, focus on building strength, fitness, and maintaining healthy cholesterol levels.

2024-08-29T07:57:31Z

2024-09-03T10:08:35Z

When is the best time to wake up? The ideal waking time, according to experts

What is the best time to wake up in the morning? Here's how to find your ideal waking time and wake up earlier, according to sleep experts.

2024-02-26T21:15:55Z

Bird Flu Map Update as US Cases Rise to 14

The country's first case of H5N1 bird flu in a person who is not a farmworker was announced on Friday.

2024-09-07T04:17:05Z

Which diabetes meds are best for reducing heart attack and stroke risk?

Almost 500 million adults around the world are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of those take metformin, an oral medication that reduces blood sugar (glucose) levels. Despite metformin's widespread use, many type 2 diabetes patients eventually require second-line medications to maintain control of their blood sugar levels when metformin's efficacy fades.

2024-08-28T15:44:25Z

Everything You Should Know About Mānuka Honey and How to Choose the Best One

What's the buzz about Mānuka honey?

2024-07-15T14:03:04Z

Here’s How Many Years Retirees Should Be Financially Prepared To Live, According To New Data

Retirement planning is one of the most important -- and potentially most daunting -- things you'll do. But even if you start preparing early in life, you might not be quite as ready for the true cost...

2024-05-04T12:13:59Z

Ozempic push for seniors? Some doctors say more people age 65 and over should be on it

Some doctors are recommending that more adults in these older age groups incorporate Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs as a means of improved health and longevity. Here's why.

2024-08-22T08:34:53Z

New analysis reveals concerning health risk affecting nearly half a billion children worldwide: 'We must act now'

"Unlike adults, their bodies heat up faster, they sweat less efficiently and they cool down more slowly." New analysis reveals concerning health risk affecting nearly half a billion children worldwide: 'We must act now' first appeared on The Cool Down.

2024-09-03T23:13:13Z

'Nappucino' trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep

A "napuccino" is the method of drinking a caffeinated beverage before taking a nap to wake up extra-energized. Sleep expert Kelly Baron and nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein discussed its effectiveness.

2024-09-05T18:04:54Z

4 things nobody tells you about the first 6 months of retirement — and what changes you can make so you can enjoy your ‘new normal’

57% of Americans said their retirement will include working.

2024-07-22T16:54:26Z

Healthier, happier, fairer: New research shows major life benefits from decarbonizing transport

With walking and cycling funding halved in the government's recently released National Land Transport Programme, and a weaker transport emissions reduction plan, the potential health benefits of a low-carbon transport system have hit a real speed bump.

2024-09-05T13:44:09Z

Can You Eat Salmon Skin and Is It Good for You?

Can you eat salmon skin? The answer may surprise you…

2024-08-24T00:19:55Z

Alzheimer's study reveals critical differences in memory loss progression based on the presence of specific proteins

A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, offers new insights into the progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The research reveals critical differences in the progression of memory loss based on the presence of specific proteins in the brain.

2024-09-06T16:33:21Z

Tingling in your fingers isn't uncommon – but here's when you should see a doctor

It's possible that tingling, numbness and burning sensations in your fingers may indicate an underlying illness.

2024-08-16T09:15:37Z

3 ways to prepare for long-term care expenses in retirement

When you think of your future retirement, you may be concerned about how much Social Security you will receive or if your 401(k) and other investment accounts will last. You should also be adding the cost of long-term care to your list of retirement necessities. Between unforeseen medical expenses and the possibility of nursing homes or assisted li...

2024-09-04T10:09:15Z

Forget BMI—Here's Why You Should Focus on “Metabolic Health”

Maintaining overall wellness and preventing chronic disease is about much more than weight loss.

2024-08-19T20:28:10Z

What Should You Do With Your 401(k) When You Retire?

Do you roll it over into an IRA? Or leave it where it is? Here’s how to decide.

2024-08-10T14:07:58Z

The breakfast cereal that’s healthier than you think

To some, it tastes like wet papier-mâché. Its name, translated from German, even means “little mush”. And yet, since a Swiss doctor first cooked it up in 1900, muesli has been the go-to breakfast for millions around the world. Because, as the sanitorium patients to whom Dr Maximilian Bircher-Benner fed it were no doubt assured, muesli is the health...

2024-08-27T05:05:16Z

Scientists Confirmed An Important Connection Between Semaglutide and Mental Health

Researchers found that semaglutide, compared with a placebo, didn't significantly increase depressive thoughts.

2024-09-04T10:46:38Z

Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%

Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of a new study that we and our colleagues published in the journal The Lancet. Dementia, a rapidly increasing global challenge, affects an estimated 57 million worldwide, and this number is expected to increase to 153 million by 2050 worldwide. Although the...

2024-09-07T14:12:01Z

Your Skin Is A Superhero: How To Support Your Body’s Biggest Organ

You might be overlooking your body’s largest and most visible organ: the skin. Far from simply looking pretty, the skin plays a crucial role in protecting your body from harmful organisms and regulating body temperature.

2023-07-18T18:30:52Z

At 15st my ankles hurt climbing the stairs. Here’s how I dropped eight dress sizes

Growing up in Australia I was always by the beach and active. But aged 17 I went to France as an exchange student, discovered pain au chocolat and put on 14 kilos (over 2st) in one year. Then, as a student in Sydney, I tucked into unhealthy cheap food and started drinking. By my early 20s, at 5ft 7ins, I weighed 75 kg (11st 11lb). I did no exercise...

2024-09-07T09:03:20Z

I'm in the best shape of my life at 44 - these are my 7 daily habits

Personal trainer, nutritionist and wellness coach Rachael Sacerdoti shares how she stays feeling her best, even when motivation slips

2024-09-06T15:50:35Z

'So cruel': Bernie Sanders tells Theo Von that half of cancer treatment patients go bankrupt or broke — and he praises the Canadian system for 'good-quality' health care

“They’re depleted, they’re broke,” Sanders says of U.S. patients.

2024-09-07T10:47:38Z

Study says Idaho is home to two of the healthiest cities in the country. Here’s the list

Have you ever wondered if, or how, where you live affects your health? A new study conducted by Wallethub found that where you live does matter when it comes to health. Depending on the effectiveness of your city’s wellness promotions it can impact your ability to stay healthy. The Wallethub comparison examined 182 cities and identified the healthiest and unhealthiest in the country. The study ...

2024-04-05T10:23:37Z

2024-03-19T19:32:08Z

The father of aerobics still works out five days a week at age 92. Here are his expert tips

Dr. Kenneth Cooper pioneered the concept of aerobics in the 1960s. Still hard at work encouraging fitness, the expert shares thoughts on health in the 21st century.

2023-12-15T15:39:29Z

When is the best time to get your flu shot?

Flu season is approaching in the United States. Here's what you can expect this year — and when to get your flu vaccine to help you stay safe.

2022-09-19T13:12:40Z

Doctors and Health Experts Are Changing Their Minds About Whole Milk and Cheese

The new stance is particurarly important for seniors, who stand to benefit from consuming full-fat milk products.

2024-09-06T06:13:01Z

Four foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure

Like cholesterol and BMI, blood pressure is one of those medical terms we’re all aware of and know we need to keep in check for our health. It refers to the pressure in our arteries – the vessels that carry blood away from the heart and around the body. While we do need some pressure in these tubes to keep blood flowing, too much raises the risk of...

2024-08-29T12:03:15Z