5 tips to jumpstart your workout routine
When the holidays come to a close, but our pants don’t, many of us turn our attention to exercise by way of New Year’s resolutions. “Working on my fitness” is a perennial top contender; […]
This deadly disease is on the rise again. Here’s what you should know
More than $9 billion was pumped into the research and development of Covid-19 vaccines in 2020, the biggest injection of cash ever raised for a disease’s R&D in such a short space of time. But […]
At 83, this woman is the oldest ‘Tough Mudder’ racer in the world
Whatever you may think on first hearing the name “Muddy Mildred,” you will probably be wrong. Wait … Yeah, definitely wrong. Because Muddy Mildred is not a mean name given to the […]
How ‘long Covid’ is hitting Americans in the wallet
The U.S. may no longer be in a full-blown pandemic, but many Americans haven’t made a complete financial recovery from the virus. Recently released research from Northwestern Mutual shows a large chunk of the population […]
Where exactly has monkeypox spread to already?
The monkeypox virus has sprung up in countries around the world, including in places where the virus does not usually exist. While there are several disease outbreaks of similar size at the moment, for example, hemorrhagic […]
Seniors, here’s why you really should exercise
Tihs article is intended for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. For such advice, consult your physician or other qualified healthcare professional. It’s never too late […]
Can this diet actually protect your aging brain from Alzheimer’s?
Cheryl writes: “I’ve been reading a lot about the MIND diet lately. A 50% reduction in Alzheimer’s cases seems pretty significant. Even if it’s not a controlled study, I’m willing to eat a few […]
At 83, this woman is the oldest ‘Tough Mudder’ racer in the world
Whatever you may think on first hearing the name “Muddy Mildred,” you will probably be wrong. Wait … Yeah, definitely wrong. Because Muddy Mildred is not a mean name given to the number-one mud pie […]
You can now check your mosquito forecast
Well, it’s just about summer, and we all know exactly what that means. Mosquitos!!! We despise the tiny, evil bloodsuckers, but what if we could know ahead of an event or gathering how intense the […]
This 80-year-old power lifter is the workout motivation you need
Eighty-year-old Mike Palen has a secret he does not want to keep, and apparently it is the Fountain of Youth itself, so listen close, y’all. It’s weightlifting. Lifting “the heavy stuff,” as Palen calls it. […]