The afternoon nap gets a bad rap. Some see napping as a sign of laziness, low energy, or even illness. But a new study suggests that afternoon sleep may make you mentally sharper if you're over age 60. Older adults who took afternoon naps scored higher on a...
Power walking is an exercise technique that emphasizes speed and arm motion as a means of increasing health benefits. Done correctly, regular power walking is good for your cardiovascular health, joint health, and emotional well-being. PHMP Walking Archives ...
Despite what you may have heard, eating breakfast isn't necessary for everyone. In fact, skipping breakfast may be better than eating unhealthy breakfast foods. However, a nutritious, well-balanced breakfast can give you energy and prevent you from eating too much during the rest of the day. Here...
We know more about how to care for our skin than ever before, but with a dizzying array of science-based options out there all vying for a spot on our bathroom counter, things can get overwhelming fast. If you've ever bailed out on a shopping cart...
We know more about how to care for our skin than ever before, but with a dizzying array of science-based options out there all vying for a spot on our bathroom counter, things can get overwhelming fast. If you've ever bailed out on a shopping cart...
Menopause can be a difficult subject to discuss for some, and that's partially due to its misunderstood nature. And that makes menopause even more important to learn about, regardless of one's gender. In Part 2 of our series Understanding Menopause, we're going to dive into a...
Menopause can be a difficult subject to discuss for some, and that's partially due to its misunderstood nature. And that makes menopause even more important to learn about, regardless of one's gender. In Part 1 of our series Understanding Menopause, we'll focus on the basics: what...
You can't eat your sunscreen. But what you can eat may help against sun damage. Everyone knows to slather on the sunscreen to block the sun's UV rays, but there's one crucial step your sun-protection routine might be missing: Breakfast! Diet is an often-overlooked part of how...
According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States. Although it's known to affect adults 65 years and older, up to 5 percent of those diagnosed have early onset Alzheimer's. This generally means that the person diagnosed is...
Last summer, a research group from UCLA published the results of a new approach in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Although the size of the study was small, every participant demonstrated such marked improvement that almost all were found to be in the normal range...
Why eating more collagen helps with aging You’ve probably seen a lot of advertising for collagen peptides or bone broth collagen scattered throughout your social feeds. And there’s a reason for the collagen spotlight right now: Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It’s what’s found in...