Health & Fitness

Smart Starts for a Healthy Heart

Improve hydration, skip added sugars with better-for-you beverages How you start your morning can impact the rest of your day. If you’re looking to incorporate healthier choices into your morning

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EV-Friendly Route 66 Road Trip 

By Visit California  Trace the east-to-west path of this historic highway while also enjoying a few modern twists — like exploring it in an electric vehicle.  This trip starts in

According to WebMD, as one ages, stiffness settles into joints more easily. Muscles and tendons may remain in tight positions, further exacerbating movement and potentially affecting one’s motivation to exercise. Courtesy photo.

Regain flexibility after age 50

Flexibility and fitness go hand in hand. Ensuring the body is flexible can help individuals avoid injury during exercise. Yogapedia indicates flexibility refers to the ability of a joint to

As the population of older adults surges, rates of Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. are expected to skyrocket as well, nearly tripling to 14 million by 2060.

Screening for signs of cognitive impairment

By Dorsey Griffith  Brandpoint  In a cruel irony, one of the most significant health challenges facing older Americans is also one of the least diagnosed, especially in the early stages

Ten Healthy Aging Tips for Older Americans

By Sandy Silverstein As part of Older Americans Month this Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering 10 steps for healthy aging so that older adults can be

The calming effects of nature have been noted for centuries, if not longer. The American Psychological Association notes that spending time in nature benefits both physical and psychological well-being in humans.

Three Ways You Can Boost Your Mental Health

Mental health issues have garnered considerable attention in recent years, but the scope of the global mental health crisis may be even greater than people realize. A recent study co-led

According to research, one in every two Americans experience musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects the bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles and nerves. Photo courtesy of Africa Studio.

Medical Experts Offer Tips To Ease Chronic Pain

If you’re coping with back, neck or knee pain on a regular basis, you’re not alone. According to research, one in every two Americans experience musculoskeletal (MSK) pain, which affects

What is more Californian than a walk through a redwood forest? Located not far from Highway 101, this easy 1.5-mile loop trail winds through old-growth redwoods and lush ferns has been a popular destination for decades.

Time to Hit California’s Trails

The natural beauty of California is unsurpassed. It’s time to get outside and enjoy California’s dramatic coastline, majestic granite peaks, rushing waterfalls, the world’s tallest trees, sapphire blue lakes and

With many families leading busy lives balancing job duties with childcare and other household responsibilities, getting enough sleep on a daily basis might not be an easy task.

Know the Health Consequences of Not Enough Sleep

By Terry Kanakri  Signal Contributing Writer  With many families leading busy lives balancing job duties with childcare and other household responsibilities, getting enough sleep on a daily basis might not

If the dropping temperatures instantly make your skin feel dry and uncomfortable, you’re not alone.

Science Secrets for Smooth Winter Skin

Insights from a chemist to break free from dry skin woes  If the dropping temperatures instantly make your skin feel dry and uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Between the frigid air

Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

4 Tips to Get High Cholesterol Under Control

(Family Features) Heart disease is the nation’s leading cause of death for men and women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but many people aren’t aware they

Cheese, Beer and Blooms 

One of the hottest culinary tourist trends is the “culinary trail.” Regional culinary trails draw tourists, foodies and others looking for a unique and fun experience and offer a variety