• 6 Fruits Packed With Calcium
  
  We know the importance of calcium to help keep bones and teeth strong. Yet research reveals that 42% of Americans don't get enough of this mineral, according to TODAY. That could be especially true if you follow a plant-based diet or eschew milk and dairy products that are...
• Stimulating Ear Nerve May Relieve Knee Pain
  
  "It's easier to put your elbow in your ear" is a time-tested way to describe the impossibility of any given task. the route to easing knee pain might indeed wend through the ear, a new study says. Stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear improved knee pain for some...
• This Vitamin Might Slow Biological Aging
  
  Vitamin D supplements might be a veritable Fountain of Youth, capable of slowing down a person's biological aging, a new study says. People taking daily vitamin D3 experienced less wear-and-tear on their telomeres, the protective caps of DNA code at the ends of chromosomes,...
• Dr. Crandall: How to Lower Your Cancer Risk
  
  With President Joe Biden's diagnosis this week of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, cancer prevention is on the minds of many Americans. Many lifestyle changes that help ward off cardiovascular disease are also important for preventing cancer. The simplest and...
• How to Stay Safe This Memorial Day Weekend
  
  The long Memorial Day weekend is finally here. Observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance to honor and mourn those who have died while serving in the U.S. military, both in peace and during times of war. But it is also a day when families and...
• Staying Social Boosts Longevity
  
  Seniors who stay socially engaged are much more likely to have longer lives, a new study says. Social engagement among seniors is associated with a lower risk of death, when compared to seniors who are loners, according to findings published May 21 in the Journal of the...
• Nearly Half of Adults Regularly Hit the Snooze Button
  
  Nearly everyone at some point has groggily grappled with their alarm clock, seeking to slap the snooze bar and grab a few extra Z's. But sleep experts recommend against seeking the snooze button, as it can mess with healthy slumber. Now a new study shows that nearly half of...
• Swim Classes for Kids With Autism Can Be Lifesaving
  
  In an airy indoor pool with fish cutouts on the walls, a group of small children bobbed, floated and tentatively flutter-kicked. It was what it looked like, a starter swimming class. But here, instructors worked one-on-one or even two to a child. Some held cards to help kids...
• The Science Behind Pruney Fingers
  
  As swimming season heats up, you might notice your fingers wrinkle after spending time in the water - turns out, those wrinkles are the same with every dip you take. And that, researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York, could have useful...
• Dr. Crandall: Calm Living, Stronger Heart
  
  A healthy heart may be as easy as living a calm, predictable life.
• You Could Live to 100 If You Can Pass This Test
  
  A simple test can help gauge longevity. Research published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging found that grip strength is "an indispensable biomarker for older adults." Grip strength refers to the measure of force exerted by the hand and forearm muscles when...
• Walnuts for Breakfast Boosts Afternoon Brain Power
  
  There is a reason why walnuts are shaped like our brains. A recent study found that eating walnuts for breakfast improved performance on cognitive tasks. However, the benefits only appeared six hours later, according to Study Finds. So, eating a handful of walnuts in the...
• Curiosity Helps Preserve Aging Brain Health
  
  Curiosity might have killed the cat, but maintaining such inquisitiveness could be key to preserving brain health as we grow older, a new study says. Some forms of curiosity increase well into old age, and seniors who keep wanting to learn new things might be able to offset...
• Diana Ross's Secrets to Staying Youthful
  
  Singer Diana Ross wowed at the Met Gala last Monday, proving she's still supreme. The 81-year-old celebrity wore a magnificent gown with an 18-foot train embroidered with the names of her five children and eight grandchildren. But it wasn't just the "forever family gown"...
• The Brain Benefits of Forgiveness
  
  When you feel like you have been wronged, letting go of anger is hard. But it is worth it. Experts from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health say studies have found that forgiveness may lower levels of depression, anxiety and hostility. It's also linked to reduced...
• 6 Tips to Prevent Memory Loss
  
  There are days when you feel like you're losing your mind. You leave your phone at home. You walk into a room without knowing why you're there. You can't remember the name of your best friend's daughter - the one who is getting married next month. But neurologist Dr. Daniel...
• Eat These Four Fruits to Sleep More Soundly
  
  According to the National Sleep Foundation, more than half of American adults do not get enough sleep and 82% wish they could get better sleep. Late-night snacking on low-fiber, high-fat foods such a dish of ice cream, a left-over slice of cheesecake, or a chocolate-covered...
• Nigerian Autistic Teen Sets World Painting Record
  
  A 15-year-old autistic Nigerian has set a Guinness World Record for the world's largest art canvas to raise awareness for autism. Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke's painting, which features a multi-colored ribbon - the autism symbol - surrounded by emojis, spans 12,304 square...
• Foods that Help Minimize Varicose Veins
  
  As warmer weather approaches, so do shorts, skirts and dresses that reveal more leg. But unsightly varicose veins that plague up to 30% of adults, especially women and older individuals, can be embarrassing. To minimize and prevent these large, twisted veins that appear...
• Study: Sitting Too Long Increases Neck Pain Risk
  
  If you spend hours a day glued to your phone or seated at a desk, you're setting yourself up for serious neck pain, a recent study warns. Researchers in China looked at data from 25 studies involving more than 43,000 people across 13 countries. The upshot: Longer periods of...
• Better Lifestyle Could Prevent Most Cardiac Arrests
  
  Nearly two-thirds of cardiac arrest cases could be prevented by managing lifestyle, environmental and personal health risks, a new study says. Researchers found that addressing 56 everyday risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) could prevent up to 63% of cases,...
• What to Know About Weighted Vests
  
  Wearing a weighted vest while exercising can help protect bone density and joint health. It may also prevent developing osteoporosis, a condition where bones become weak and brittle. According to Women's Health, trendy weighted vests add affordable resistance to everyday...
• Virtual Singing Programs Boost Seniors' Well-Being
  
  Singing can be a balm for the soul, but does it still soothe if a person is singing alone in a virtual crowd? Yes, says a pandemic-era study that tested whether seniors received any emotional or mental benefit from participating in a virtual choir during COVID-19...
• How to Cope With a Fear of Flying
  
  Adelynn Campbell's last plane trip ended with a panic attack that she got through largely with the help of a kind flight attendant. That was last year - before 67 people died in January when an American Airlines jet collided with a helicopter over Washington, D.C., in the...
• How to Get the Most From Your Workouts
  
  It's important to give 100% to your workouts, but too much strain on the muscles can lead to inflammation, pain, and delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, for up to 72 hours afterwards. Pushing yourself too hard without allowing your muscles to recover could lead to...

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