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High Heels: Is Fashion Worth the Risk?
Picture this: You’re walking through the mall one day with a new dress in hand that you just bought. You got a great deal on it, and now all you need is the perfect pair of shoes to go along with it. As you pass by your favorite store, you see them—the most amazing pair of heels that will go perfectly with your new dress. The price tag is a little high, but you can’t resist—you decide to splurge on them anyway.
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Exercise Your Brain To Stay Sharp
In our fast-paced, more-is-better world, technology helps us stay informed and entertained around the clock. But information overload can harm our brain’s ability to function properly. Staying brain healthy is as easy as getting up, eating right and setting limits.
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5 Exercises that Won’t Hurt Your Knees
Walking: Whether outdoors or on a treadmill, walking remains a great way to increase your heart rate and warm up before strength training. You can incorporate cardio walking bursts that are 1- to 3-minutes long into your routine. If you use a treadmill, add a few intervals of speed and incline.
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How To Exercise Safely While Pregnant
When you become pregnant, you’ll likely be inundated with advice from books, friends and relatives — from what to eat to how much sleep you need. You might also wonder if it’s safe to exercise, with some women concerned that working out could cause a miscarriage or premature delivery. However, according to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), the benefits of continuing — and even starting — an exercise routine far outweigh the risks. Moms-to-be are encouraged to get 30 minutes of moderate activity daily.
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Break a Sweat and Give Your Brain a Boost
Exercise is good for your heart, and it also can lower blood pressure, prevent diabetes and help you lose weight. But did you know it’s good for your brain, too? When you exercise, your cerebral blood flow increases and helps protect against age-related loss of grey matter. And because physical activity also lowers resting cortisol levels over time, you’re better able to manage stress and prevent cognitive decline — possibly lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease: What Parents Need To Know
When your little one goes off to daycare or school, they might come home with more than a craft project: hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). It’s a common viral rash that can quickly spread to the entire family.
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What We Can Learn About Alzheimer’s from Tony Bennett
When Tony Bennett’s family recently went public about the American singer’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, they revealed that he was actually diagnosed four years ago. Dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s, is a leading cause of death in the United States. About a third of all people 85 and older may have Alzheimer’s.
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What's So Great About Breast Milk?
Throughout your pregnancy, your body adapts to provide for your growing baby, and this remarkable process doesn’t end at birth. Through the production of breast milk, you can continue to protect and nurture your baby long after birth. It delivers a lifetime of health benefits to both baby and mother.
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Gastric Bypass vs. Gastric Sleeve: Which Is Best for You?
If you’re struggling with obesity and health-related complications from carrying extra weight, you may be considering bariatric surgery. But which procedure is best for you?
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4 Ways To Strengthen Your Core (and Why You Should)
Golfers know a stable core is necessary to power their swing. But maintaining strong abdomen, lower back and pelvic muscles also is essential for those who never set foot on a fairway.
