Health

The proverb says, early to bed and early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy, and wise. Wealth and wisdom may still be a question mark, but sleep experts at Harvard, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Monash University say there’s strong evidence that hitting the sack earlier than usual and getting a good night’s rest can help with a key …

Can you overcome an allergy?  The Economist Source link

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Most people don’t give their liver much thought—until something goes wrong. But truth be told, it’s one of the hardest-working organs we’ve got. It keeps our digestion ticking, helps us process what we eat and drink, and clears out all sorts of unwanted rubbish. In Ayurvedic medicine, though, the liver holds an even more special place. It’s tied into the …

Guest column | You’re becoming a parent? Prepare to get injured.  The Washington Post Source link

Of all the hormones produced by the body, cortisol is the most misunderstood. It’s essential to any number of biological processes, and yet commonly typecast as “the one to do with stress” – an evolutionary adaptation for different times, wildly unsuited to modern living, something to reduce with meditation, reset with ice baths or regulate with red-light therapy. Personal trainers …

When it comes to foods high in protein, many people reach for meat, eggs, and legumes. But you’re not limited to these options; there are plenty of high-protein grains to enjoy. These ingredients provide a plant-based alternative to animal foods, which is helpful if you’re trying to eat less meat. They’re also a good source of fiber, which works with …

Joint health is one of those things that’s often overlooked when powering through your workouts. But if you’re over 40, there are certain lifting mistakes that could be quietly destroying your joints—and they need to be on your radar. “After 40, hormonal shifts can reduce collagen production and joint lubrication, leading to stiffness and reduced range of motion,” explains Caitlin …

Katie Chubb, a community organizer, stands in an empty lot in Augusta, Ga., where she’s been trying to open a birth center for six years. She says lack of cooperation from local hospitals has been a primary obstacle. Kendrick Brinson/For NPR hide caption toggle caption Kendrick Brinson/For NPR Standing in front of an empty lot one afternoon in the Georgia …

Picking up the pace on your walk helps, even for older adults  The Washington Post This Simple Trick Could Help Older Adults Stay Fit  SciTechDaily Walking slightly faster could help older adults stay fit  Medical News Today If You Can Walk at This Pace, You’re in Great Shape, Doctors Say  bestlifeonline.com How to Increase Walking Pace Safely  AARP Source link