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Strength training is essential—especially as you age and the natural loss of muscle mass ensues. As long as you work out regularly, you will build strength and be on a good track, right? Wrong! There are many popular strength habits that may be destroying your gains, and you don’t even know it. To learn what these common “bad habits” are …

4 habits may help lower heart disease risk during menopause  AOL.com Menopause: 4 factors may be essential for long-term heart health  Medical News Today The One Thing Midlife Women Can Do Tonight to Protect Their Hearts  SciTechDaily Why sleep is the single most important way to protect your health post-menopause  Women’s Health The sleep-heart link doctors are urging women over 45 to know  ScienceDaily Source …

When it comes to metabolism, many of us overlook the silent influencers in our daily routines. The truth is, everyday habits can significantly elevate cortisol levels, impacting our metabolism and overall health. Stress, in manageable doses, can propel us through life’s challenges. However, chronic stress—lasting weeks or months—takes a toll on our bodies, primarily through the hormone cortisol. This hormone, …

17. “We remember that brief era of SMART Board in middle school.” —u/noneTJwithleftbeef “I’m in a former SMART Board district, and we often use Promethean Boards or just TVs with Apple TV. That said, I teach at a high school, and when I was in high school, most teachers just had projectors.” —u/TeachingEdD Source link

Chronic inflammation can increase the risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. A nutritious diet, exercise and mindfulness may protect against inflammation. Healthy morning habits like yoga or a quiet cup of coffee or tea may help fight inflammation. Starting your day on the right foot sets the tone for the rest of your day. So, why …

We can all agree that nightmares aren’t pleasant. They disrupt our sleep, leave us feeling off in the morning, and, in the case of night terrors, can even impact our mental health. Even scarier, researchers recently found evidence that adults who have nightmares every week are almost three times more likely to die before age 75 than those who rarely …

I’ve always been fascinated by people who seem to defy the passage of time. Not the airbrushed celebrities or the ones who live on green juice and fillers—but regular people who, even in their sixties and seventies, look and move like they’re a decade younger. After dozens of conversations, some travel observations, and way too much time spent reading behavioral …

Your kidneys are essential for filtering waste, balancing body fluids, and managing blood pressure—yet they’re often overlooked in daily health routines. Surprisingly, many common lifestyle habits may be silently damaging these vital organs over time. From overusing painkillers to eating too much salt or processed food, even seemingly harmless choices can strain your kidneys. Add in poor hydration, lack of …

In the United States, strokes are a top cause of death and a major cause of disability, according to the American Stroke Association. This is a scary reality, especially since many of the stroke risk factors are pretty silent (like high cholesterol and high blood pressure) ― until they’re not. But just because some of the risk factors aren’t always …

At 95 years old, Sally Froelich embodies a lifetime of stories, achievements, and wisdom. Her journey began in 1950 when she started working at Macy’s Department Store in New York City. Her charisma and ability to connect with people eventually led her to Bloomingdale’s, where she was hired to interview patrons during breakfast events; a unique role that catapulted her …