How well your body works has a lot to do with your brain. For example, your immune system is the most powerful healing force you have and your brain controls it to some degree. Research suggests that positive mental and emotional expectations can boost your immunity when you’re sick.
How’s your emotional health? You can self-treat many mental health problems with a little care and attention. Begin by observing your symptoms. Continue reading
Osteoporosis is a major cause of disability in the U.S. The loss of bone as we age can cause shrinking stature, disabling pain, and bone fracture. An older person who fractures a hip due to osteoporosis has only a 50% chance of full recovery. In fact, osteoporosis indirectly leads to more deaths in older women than breast cancer.
The best weapons in fighting this disease are knowledge and prevention. Here’s a chance to bone up on osteoporosis . . .
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What ordinary malady accounts for more than 10 million doctor visits in the U.S. every year? It’s fatigue, which is not an illness, but a symptom with many possible causes. Sometimes feeling tired can be the result of thyroid problems, heart disease, anemia and depression. But more often it is simply lifestyle that is to blame.
Here are some of the most common causes of fatigue, and ways to combat them:
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There are hundreds of drugs sold over the counter today which required a physician’s prescription less than 20 years ago. They help us take charge of our health, but we need to be cautious about what we’re taking. That’s when you need to rely on your pharmacist for more information.
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By David Meinz, MS, RD, FADA, CSP
How to Maximize Your Productivity Away From Home.
In today’s global marketplace, traveling to do business is a given. For most of us the exhilaration of being a jet-setter has given way to the exhaustion of being a frequent flyer. You can meet the challenges of life on the road and maximize your performance simultaneously. Here are some tips:
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At 109 years old, this veteran must be living a healthy lifestyle. He says staying active has helped him live a long and healthy life.
Two women are still alive having been born in the 1800s. What is the secret to their health? Well, one is three raw eggs a day and the other is attributed to fruits and vegetables.
This 101 year old veteran got medals and recognition after seven decades. Eating healthy and being conscious of your heart is a good way to prevent an early death.
This 110-year-old’s secret to old age: 3 beers and a shot. Although it might work for her, you should probably consider a healthier diet.
Check out this 105 year old sprinter. They call him the Golden Bolt. He attributes eating healthy to his longevity.
