Obesity

It’s perfectly normal and perhaps even beneficial to put on a few pounds as you get older. But according to recent data, ⅔ of adults on Medicare are either overweight (with a BMI between 25-29.9) or obese (with a BMI of 30+). This additional weight as you age can have…

So many aspects of your lifestyle- diet, exercise, stress levels, sleep, etc.- can affect your heart health, but perhaps none as much as the food you eat. Your diet and the nutrients you do and do not eat have a direct impact on the health of your cardiovascular system and…

Existing data seems to show that Americans are drinking less alcohol than they used to. A Gallup survey conducted in 2025 showed declining consumption, which is expected to continue this year. It appears that some people are finally absorbing the messages about the health dangers posed by alcohol, especially as…

So, how many hours would you guess you sit each day? Beyond some obligatory sitting while in the bathroom or eating a meal, are you sitting for much of the rest of the day? Do you plop down to watch your television or sit at your computer for hours at…

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…