Got heartburn? You’re not alone. Nearly a third of U.S. adults experience heartburn each week, according to a 2020 study published in the journal Gastroenterology. And almost everyone will experience it at some point in their lives, says the American College of Gastroenterology. Heartburn is what you feel when you have reflux: acidic stomach contents flowing back into […]
7 Sneaky Sources of Sodium (and What to Eat Instead)
It’s easy to think we’re making healthy choices when we reach for “low-fat” or “high-protein” foods. But here’s a surprise: High levels of sodium may be lurking in some of our favorite low-calorie staples. “A lot of times, people think that most of their salt intake is coming from the salt we use at home. […]
6 Good Habits That Might Cause Premature Aging
When does something healthy become unhealthy? When you do it too much, to the exclusion of other choices. Like most of us, you’ve probably been hit over the head for the past few years with the “power of habits”: the idea that locking in some simple, healthy everyday behaviors will set you on a course […]
The Stages of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease typically progresses slowly in three stages: early, middle and late (sometimes referred to as mild, moderate and severe in a medical context). Since Alzheimer’s affects people in different ways, each person may experience dementia symptoms — or progress through the stages — differently. Overview of disease progression The symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease worsen […]
The Big Fall 2023 Book Preview
For your reading list: 26 new novels from John Grisham, Lauren Groff, Stephen King and more. Fall is always rich with wonderful fiction — a wave of new releases arrives with the colder weather, then slows to a trickle in December, when the gift books and self-help guides start their rise. And this season brings […]
7 Ways Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health
For all the focus on looking and feeling fit, it would be easy to miss how much of a boon exercise is for mental health. Besides increasing muscle tone and endurance, cardio and strength training can, quite literally, change your mind. Research finds that regular physical activity can essentially make your brain more nimble, even […]
