SHIBAURA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IMAGE: WHILE LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING HAS BECOME A POPULAR FORM OF EXERCISE, IT CAN CAUSE MUSCLE FATIGUE AND DAMAGE. A NEW STUDY FROM JAPAN HAS NOW DISCOVERED THAT LONG-DISTANCE RUNNING, LIKE IN A MARATHON, AFFECTS VARIOUS FOOT MUSCLES WITH VARYING RECOVERY PERIODS. THE STUDY FOUND THAT RUNNING A FULL MARATHON CAN DAMAGE...
by Cara Murez New IRS guidance will allow older couples in the United States to contribute more than $10,000 to tax-free health savings accounts (HSA) next year. Under the new guidelines announced this week, for folks under 55, individuals can contribute up to $4,150 annually to their HSAs, NBC News reported Friday. That’s a 7.8% increase. Families can contribute...
by Kirstie Ganobsik Millions of women practice douching for what they think are its health benefits, but exactly what is douching and is it really safe? Here, experts warn that it may do more harm than good, and advise you about what you can do instead of douching. What is douching? Vaginal douching comes from...
by Meredith Morckel Maybe you can’t weed your garden without sneezing. Perhaps your eyes start watering when you clean your home. Did your skin begin itching last night during dinner? You may have an allergy, but you’re not alone. More than 50 million adults and children in the United States have a bad reaction to...
by Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Eating plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols can lower your chances of developing frailty. Foods like apples and blackberries that contain flavonoids called quercetin may be the most important for frailty prevention. Approximately 10% to 15% of older adults experience...
by Flinders University Themes representing participants’ perceptions of home safety and aging in the home. Credit: Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy (2023). DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2023.2192027 Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure they avoid injuries during their golden years, according...
by Matthieu P. Boisgontier and Boris Cheval, The Conversation A healthy mind in a healthy body? Here’s what the science says. Credit: Shutterstock The health benefits of physical activity are undeniable. Yet, a recent study based on data published over the past 30 years challenges the famous adage “Mens sana in corpore sano” (“a healthy mind...
by Evan Papa, The Conversation Credit: CC0 Public Domain My wife and I were in the grocery store recently when we noticed an older woman reaching above her head for some produce. As she stretched out her hand, she lost her balance and began falling forward. Fortunately, she leaned into her grocery cart, which prevented her...
by Brenna Hassinger-Das and Jennifer M. Zosh, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Picking out a baby toy—whether it’s for your own child or a friend’s kid or the child of a family member—can be overwhelming. Although Americans spend US$20 billion a year on baby toys, it’s difficult to know which toy will be fun, educational and developmentally appropriate. The...
Alyssa HuiSat, May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST DIPA / Getty Images Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Most adults in the U.S. take dietary supplements, including multivitamin-mineral supplements, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements. If certain supplements are taken together, experts say it can lead to decreased effectiveness, increase the risk of side...
