3 Ways to Transition to Low-Acid Eating
Stomach acid has long been blamed for acid reflux, heartburn and other ills. But now some experts are starting to think that the problems may lie not just in the acid coming up from the stomach but Read More
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Mo-Mo Knows Snow: Getting Outside in Winter is Good for Us
Mutt Mulligan, a rescue dog and the spokesdog of the TurfMutt Foundation, says a key to health and well-being is getting outside this winter Winter can be tough on people in the best of times, Read More
Go (over) easy on the eggs
Scrambled, poached or boiled, eggs are a popular breakfast food the world over. Yet the health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they’re cracked up to be as new research from the Read More
Top Dental Concerns for Teens
Daily brushing and flossing and limiting sugary food and beverages are always at the top of good dental practices regardless of age. The tween and teen years do highlight some special concerns. The late teen Read More
Age-related muscle loss is unavoidable.
Involuntary age-related muscle loss affects 100% of the population, with declines at a rate of about 1% a year after age 70. If you don’t do something about it, your risk of falls increases. Your Read More
4 Truths About Older People and the Pandemic
Life spans are getting longer, and the pandemic is greatly affecting older people (and their younger counterparts). Erica Baird and Karen E. Wagner are two successful lawyers, now retired, who cofounded Lustre.net, an online community Read More
What are some common causes of constipation?
Constipation can be caused or worsened by a sedentary lifestyle and a diet low in fiber and high in fat. Exercise improves muscle tone throughout the body, including the digestive tract. Additionally, not responding to Read More
5 Metabolism-Boosting Foods
It’s not uncommon to hear people saying they’ve gained weight because of having a slow metabolism, but have you really considered how this affects your weight? While there is indeed a link between metabolism and Read More
6 Menopause Busting Foods
The Galveston Diet, the first and only nutrition program designed for women in menopause by a board-certified OBGYN, Dr. Mary Claire Haver shares the top six foods to help with menopause symptoms. “During menopause our hormones Read More
Nutrition Support for Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Since the pandemic officially began in March, we’ve been told staying home is the best way to avoid catching Covid-19. And it is. But life in confinement can cause physical ailments on its own. causes Read More