Diabetes

For most of us, our daily coffee routine is not optional but rather essential. It would likely take definitive scientific evidence of negative health consequences to get us to reconsider how much coffee we drink. However, there are occasional rumblings in the literature about whether coffee- especially caffeinated coffee- might…

While it’s not unhealthy for you to have body fat- in fact, it’s necessary for your survival- too much fat, especially visceral fat, is linked to serious health conditions as you get older, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, fatty liver disease, and even multiple cancer types. Most of the fat on…

As the weather gets warmer, you may envision a cool glass of iced tea as the perfect refreshment break. Maybe you even indulge in some sweet tea or bubble tea as a special treat. There’s no doubt that tea can be a source of real pleasure as well as nutritional…

You may or may not realize that February is American Heart Month. So, while you’re making plans for affairs of the heart for February 14th, you might also want to gain better insight into just how your physical heart is doing these days. If you’re anything like other older adults,…

So how much are you paying for coffee these days? According to CNBC, the cost of coffee has gone up dramatically in recent years, and Consumer Reports notes that the price jumped 19% in 2025. Almost makes you wonder whether it’s worth drinking at this point- though for many, giving…

One week into the new year, and some of us are still celebrating (and some of us, not so much). For those still engaged in celebrations, or even for those who have returned to their usual state of affairs, what is your relationship with alcohol these days? In recent years,…