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Everything You Need to Know About Arthritis: Types and Treatments
January 22, 2020
The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis, where the cartilage around the joint degenerates from wear, but there are more than 100 types.
If you woke up with joint pain this morning, you could be among more than 50 million Americans with arthritis. While there are many types, they often share similar symptoms, including: Pain Stiffness Swelling Redness Decreased range of motion If any of these words describe one of more of… See more
Refined Carbs May Be Keeping You Up at Night
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 20, 2020
Refined carbs and insomnia
Having a tough time sleeping? Check your diet. Refined carbs might be the problem, particularly among post-menopausal women, according to a study published in The… See more
Studies Suggest These 4 Methods Can Prevent Migraines
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 17, 2020
Preventing Migraines
If you’re one of the 36 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how miserable they can be. Pounding, throbbing pain (usually on one side of the head), sensitivity to light, sound and sudden movement, and nausea and vomiting are some migraine symptoms that can last for hours, even days… See more
Study Suggests Fido May Help You Live Longer
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 16, 2019
Study Suggests Fido May Help You Live Longer
Ever notice “Who Rescued Who” bumper stickers while in traffic? What seems like pet owner sentiment actually has some scientific support. For years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credited pet ownership with decreasing stress,… See more
Americans Still Eating Too Many Low-Quality Carbs and Too Much Saturated Fat
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 14, 2019
Americans Still Eating Too Many Low-Quality Carbs and Too Much Saturated Fat
Do you eat a healthy diet? If you’re like most people, you probably said “yes.” About 75% of Americans claim to eat healthy diets. But most of us do not. As of 2015, 76 percent of Americans weren’t eating enough fruit and 87 percent weren’t eating enough vegetables. Our portion sizes continue to… See more
Stress-related Disorders Raise Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 13, 2019
Stress-related Disorders Raise Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
If you have a stress-related disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD), acute stress reaction or adjustment disorder, you may have a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study… See more
5 Effective Low Impact Workouts
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 11, 2019
5 Effective Low Impact Workouts
Want to turn back the hands of time? Try exercising.  Whether you’re entering your 50s or already retired, exercise can make a huge difference in how you feel and move. But selecting the right activities can make all the difference in terms of results and motivation. For example, low-impact… See more
6 Tips to Improve Balance
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 11, 2019
6 Tips to Improve Balance
Have you ever felt a little unsteady on your feet? Maybe you’ve even fallen. It could be related to balance, an important component of fitness that wanes as you age, particularly if you don’t work at preserving it.  Balance, the ability to move without falling, is a complex process that… See more
5 Ways to Beat the Fall and Winter Blues 
November 18, 2019
Here are five tips to prevent seasonal affective disorder
When fall and winter days draw in and it gets increasingly darker earlier in the late afternoon, you may start to feel moody, even gloomy, sluggish, lacking in energy, slower to function and more tired. If you feel this way and have not been diagnosed with clinical depression, it’s likely you’re… See more
Seek Help When Sadness Is Something More Serious
November 18, 2019
Sometimes sadness or grief becomes something more.
It’s natural to feel sad occasionally. You may feel a little depressed because of grief or stress or the change of seasons. But if the sadness persists, that’s depression. And depression is serious. Why? Untreated depression can affect your body in a number of ways. You may gain weight, you may… See more

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