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You can’t make it to the gym. You don’t have time for an hour-long workout. You don’t want a fitness instructor barking instructions at you. I understand, and I’ve heard these reasons before. But know this: It’s not as hard to make exercise…

Caffeine is almost ubiquitous. Coffee beans, tea leaves, kola nuts and cacao naturally contain caffeine. It’s in many beverages and even, in small amounts, in chocolate. But while caffeine is safe, it can be harmful — or even fatal — when…

There’s an irony in living longer — we’re more likely to see our bodies decline. Your immune system itself is not immune. It’s known as immune senescence, which is a term to describe the tendency for an aging immune system to allow more…

Do people seem to mumble or speak too softly much of the time? Do family members get tired of repeating themselves? If so, consider getting your hearing checked. Hearing aids can help — and they’re improving all the time. While they can’t…

I often am asked what people should eat to help maintain their heart health. One reason might be that the topic of diet has become very controversial in recent years. For example, the U.S.  Department of Agriculture told Americans for years…

Many products are marketed to prevent and treat colds and other viral upper respiratory infections.  These range from plain vitamin C to fancier powders you mix with water for an effervescent drink. Unfortunately, evidence that these…

There’s nothing worse than trying to focus during the day with a pesky eye twitch that won’t stop flickering. You know what we mean — that repetitive, involuntary spasm of your eyelid muscle that occurs every few seconds for a minute or…

Nobody can lead an entirely worry-free life. And that’s OK. But can feelings of stress spiral into sickness? Here’s the upside of stress: While, anxiety is an uncomfortable feeling, it’s often what prompts us to act. For example, if layoffs…

If you’re overweight or obese, losing a few pounds may save you some serious cash. A new study has shown that weight loss at any age resulted in significant financial perks, with people around age 50 saving the most—an average of $36,278(!)…

We don't need to tell you that Ruth Bader Ginsburg is #goals. The second woman to be appointed a Supreme Court justice, Ginsburg has been fighting for gender equality since the start of her career in the 1960s. But did you know she's a…