Tempest In A Teapot: Myths And Realities About Health Benefits Of Tea
October 26, 2022
If you’re a tea drinker, you’re in good company. Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, bested only by water, and it’s been estimated that for every cup of coffee poured, three cups of tea are consumed. Black tea is the most popular tea in the US…
Drink Up: Monitor Your Hydration As You Get Older
July 20, 2022
In a summer already burdened with extreme heat worldwide, you can never get too much information on how to protect yourself and look for the signs and symptoms of heat distress. Along with serious illness that can come from overheating is the threat of dehydration, something already of concern for…
The Heat Is On: More Than Ever You Need To Protect Yourself From Summer’s Heat
July 13, 2022
It seems that every year around this time we issue a warning about the danger that hot weather poses to physical health and well-being. And while the facts about the harms caused by heat are consistent from one year to the next, the reality is that the warning about dangerous…
Reading The Tea Leaves: New Insights Into The Benefits Of Tea
November 3, 2021
Often touted as “a miracle beverage,” there are innumerable articles, including on agebuzz, about the physical and brain health benefits of tea, especially green tea. While the scientific data to support many of these claims is limited, there are some known facts, and new scientific studies, that support the health…
Hot Air: Extreme Heat Waves Are A Threat To Health And Well-Being
July 14, 2021
It’s not a heat-induced mirage: Temperatures are rising everywhere as records are being broken for day and night time highs across the country. Five of the hottest years ever recorded globally have been since 2015 and last year was the hottest year ever recorded for the northern hemisphere. Specifically in…
Good To Go: Constipation Is A Common Problem For Many
June 16, 2021
Perhaps it’s not polite conversation, but it’s likely top of mind for many. How else to say it but- do you have trouble pooping? While there’s no one right pattern for everyone, generally speaking, if you go less frequently than 2-3 times per week or you have difficulty with hard…