By Michelle Day − Arthritis doesn’t always have to be a rite of passage as you get older. There are a number of different contributing factors that can eventually lead to the onset of arthritis. Some factors are under your control while others are with you before you’re even born.
So, you’ve soldiered through the hot flashes and weight gain associated with menopause for months, and just when you thought you were on top of things, things on top become your new focus. Menopausal-related hair loss can come as a big surprise…and not necessarily one that’ll leave you smiling. As
By Dr. Sandra Glahn − I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and I promise I’m not one of those people who starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween. But the first Sunday in advent falls on November 30 this year, so I don’t want us to get broadsided
By Pamela Wilkes− What I’ve learned about aging, life with seizures, and giving back When I turned 50, I knew it was time to start thinking proactively about my health. Like many people who make it over “the hill,” as I joked, I knew I needed to schedule my colonoscopy,
By Sarah Herr – An estimated 25 million people in America suffer from thyroid problem with almost half of them not even being aware of this problem. In fact sub-optimal thyroid affects one out of five people on the planet but in most cases they are not clinically tested. This
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play Looking for a way to break out of a gym rut without having to exercise in sub-zero temperatures? Consider strengthening your muscles and challenging yourself to a total body workout in the water by starting a swimming routine. We’ve asked an expert to
Sore, stiff joints can discourage activity and exercise, and inactivity can make the problem even worse. Our joints keep us moving and keeping them healthy means movement and nutrition. October is Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Month, which gives us all an opportunity to focus on our joints – which
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play With new energy and sport drinks hitting the market at a sprinting pace, it can be challenging to determine the best way to refuel after a workout without undoing all your hard work. If you’ve exercised for under an hour, water is a
By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play Getting out and moving your body during the warmer months is seriously beneficial. In addition to clearing your head, relieving stress and enjoying the beautiful weather, physical activity is associated with weight loss and disease prevention, according to the Centers for Disease Control
By Kristen Bentson for Discover and Play Sleep more, eat less; eat less, weigh less! The way I see it, you’ve got to consistently focus on 4 distinct areas of health to really appreciate an overall sense of well-being. First on my list is (of course) nutrition followed by exercise
By Caitlin Boyle for Discover and Play Fire things up this autumn with these fun and practical exercise tips. You’ll head into the winter holidays feeling fit and rejuvenated. Watch out, New Year’s Resolutions — you’re ahead of the game this year! Fall Back: Daylight Savings Time ends on November
We all know being overweight is unhealthy, but excess fat around your abdomen can be especially risky. “Belly fat is a sign that we’re carrying a different type of fat that lies deeper in our bodies — visceral fat — which surrounds our organs,” says Dr. Helen Troncoso, DPT, Ms.
By Kayla Matthews− We’ve all been in positions where someone has done something kind for us and we wish we could return the favor. Whether it’s simply holding a door or exchanging a smile during a bad day, the kindness of strangers has brightened a lot of our lives. That
By Joanne Poh − It can be difficult to stay on the path to good health. With the holidays coming up, tempting food and drink abound, and it can be particularly difficult to ensure that you eat healthily and get regular exercise and enough rest. Thankfully, sticking with a healthy lifestyle doesn’t
By Kim Anthony for Discover and Play Last year’s flu season seemingly struck with a vengeance. The number of reported flu cases was at a startling high. Unfortunately, the bug bit me and my family as well. What’s worse is that it got us smack dab in the thick of
By Scarlett de Bease− It can be below 30 degrees outside and you have turned on the air conditioning full blast. You are a woman over 50 and you can feel the steam coming up around your face and neck even as you stick your head inside your freezer. No
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes for Discover and Play As turkey day approaches, it’s hard to eat healthy with creamy pies, casseroles and gravy crowding the menu. Cocktail parties can also trip up a calorie counter (hello pigs in a blanket!), but with the right list of ‘yes’ foods, you can
By David Novak− As the holiday approaches, there will be no shortage of parties, celebrations, cocktails and and decadent dishes. Staying healthy can be an arduous task during the holidays, so planning healthy meals is a must, especially if you’re the one hosting the soirée. Make time to plan every
By Deborah H. Bateman For those of you who have never suffered with depression, you are blessed. For those of us who have suffered with depression, we can tell you that depression is real. I am writing this article in light of the recent events and loss of actor and
By Beth Havey – Autumn is finally here. In some parts of the country and the world summer’s end was wet, with incessant rains that felled leaves early, smashing grass and crops with a blanket of soggy vegetation and shorn tree limbs. Such weather patterns contrasted with the drought and
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