Health

We’re all familiar with the concept of a “rainy day” fund- the just-in-case stash of cash you put aside so you’ve got a reserve of money to help you in case of a crisis. Well, it turns out your brain benefits from its own rainy day fund- it’s called “cognitive reserve”…

Maybe you’re one of those people who never even think about your blood pressure except when you’re at the doctor’s office for a check-up. That might be a mistake, however, especially as you’re getting older or if others in your family suffer from high blood pressure. The reality is, high…

While the holiday season conjures up images of festive gatherings and family reunions, it’s also a time that highlights the prevalence of loneliness and social isolation in our society. Estimates are that one in every 11 Americans over 50 has no spouse, partner or living child and that 8 million…

You may not think of yourself as someone who would smoke marijuana, but if you experience the pains and aches of injury or aging, you may want to reconsider your position- or re-acquaint yourself with today’s forms of cannabis. It turns out, from edibles to “spreadables”, cannabis is no longer…

Has it begun for you? The endless rounds of family gatherings, office parties and holiday get-togethers that inevitably tempt you to eat way more than you know you should? Maybe you let yourself indulge a bit because really, what’s one more slice of cake? Or maybe you justify it by…

Just when you think that walking is the perfect exercise for you comes a new study that suggests you may want to up your exercise intensity. Recently published in the European Heart Journal, this new study out of Germany examined the impact of exercise at the cellular level. You may…