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For some, the weekend is a time for well-deserved rest, but for others, it may bring anxiety about the week ahead. What activities do the kids have to attend? How many work meetings are on your schedule? What and when are you going to cook? If that resonates with you, or you find your weeks are growing more hectic, why not make a resolution (yes, even though it’s after January 1) to revamp how you use your time on Sundays? With our four easy “weekend hacks,” you might find yourself feeling less stressed...
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October might conjure images of witches, goblins and even ghosts. You probably don’t believe in any of that, but what if you still feel haunted? If you’re a woman between 45 and 55, those spooky feelings might not be a haunting presence, but the more unusual symptoms of menopause. But before we get into some of the more spooky issues, it’s important to define the condition. Menopause is defined as going 12 consecutive months without having a period. And while battling menopause may make you feel alone i...
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Ah, the joy of gift-giving season—the time of the year when how well you know what to buy your loved ones gets put to the test. Perhaps you’ve bought your spouse so many presents over the years that it’s hard to think of something truly unique. Or you have one of those friends or family members who’s “impossible” to buy for. If you’re finding yourself stumped for new gift ideas this year, we can help! And since we sent you a longevity-themed email series earlier in the year, it’s only fitting to conside...
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Did you know that over 38 million Americans, or about 1 in 10 of us, are living with diabetes? And nearly a quarter of people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Another 97.6 million adults have prediabetes. Theories for why the condition is on the rise include our busy lifestyles, poor diets filled with ultra-processed foods, lack of sleep and even genetic disposition. However, once a person is diabetic or pre-diabetic, they might be stressed about what foods they should be eating to reverse or reduce their...
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As the weather gets cooler and the air gets drier, we tend to spend more time indoors with others at work, school and social gatherings. Unfortunately, that means we’re at higher risk of catching a cold or the flu. The good news is that there are nine easy ways you can boost your immunity, including: Busting a move. Regular exercise makes it easier for your body to detect and fight germs. That’s why it’s important to aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week, but don’t forget ...
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In the movie Spider-Man: No Way Home , Spider-Men Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield share a scene where they complain about their backs being stiff from “all the swinging.” Though it’s supposed to be a joke about getting older, they make a good point—even superheroes experience back pain. In fact, studies show that 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Some common causes of that pain include: Lifestyle and other risk factors. Back problems are more common among people ...
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We’ve all done it—tried a new diet that everyone is talking about only to find ourselves starving before dinnertime. And, of course, there’s a reason to crave food when you haven’t eaten enough and your tummy is growling. But what if you find yourself constantly thinking about food, even when you’re not hungry? While physical hunger is the natural signal that your body needs fuel, head hunger is driven more by the mind than the body. People who experience head hunger often describe it as persistent, int...
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A 2024 Gallup poll found that 55% of Americans said they would like to lose weight, though only about half are seriously working toward that goal. We understand that making changes is challenging, but there are various ways to measure your progress when it comes to getting healthier. In fact, as many as 44% of people told their primary care physician they don’t own a scale. Instead, many non-scale owners say they gauge their progress through statistics on their smartwatches or by how much their mood imp...
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Now that the weather's gotten colder, you might be bundling up in blankets and fuzzy socks. You might also notice that women tend to wear more layers in winter or prefer the heat cranked up a little higher than men do. That’s not just a joke among couples, either—we truly do experience the cold differently. While men and women both maintain a body temperature of 98.6 degrees, studies show that men tend to be comfortable in 72-degree rooms, while women prefer the thermostat at 77. But why is that? The pr...
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Now that summer is coming to an end, you might think your dehydration worries are over. However, it isn’t just the heat that can cause you problems. A recent study found 65% of American adults aged 51 to 70 are underhydrated, which was associated with higher risks of obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes, low HDL, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome (a combination of conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess waist circumference and high cholesterol). Medications, such as th...
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