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4 min readScientists find that regular exercise may result in a “younger” brain.In a recent study, researchers found that adults who engaged in 12 months of regular exercise showed reduced brain-predicted age difference, a marker of good brain health.A neurologist explains the findings and their implications.It’s no secret that regular exercise benefits the body. But scientists say it may also improve your brain to the point where it appears younger. At least that’s the key takeaway from a recent study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science.Meet the expert: Jeremy M. Liff, M.D., board-certified neurologist in New York,…

8 min readIt can be a challenge to figure out where to start when you want to lose weight. But if you’ve recently started on a path to lose weight safely yet efficiently, doing cardio for weight loss is key. And there are certain moves that get your heart pumping while helping you reach your goals.The best cardio workouts for weight loss help you to torch calories while improving your cardiovascular fitness, revving up your metabolism and building strength along the way. But cardio is also a good form of exercise to have in your weight loss toolkit because it’s…

4 min readIn May 2012, my mental health was precariously positioned to dip after moving into my first solo adult apartment. After years of living with a roommate and two dogs, the nights were too quiet, my brain was too loud, and I felt the dark edges of my controlled depression start to poke their way through nearly immediately. So when my new boss mentioned she loved a particular dog rescue, I leaped at the chance to bond with her and fill the silence in my home in one fell swoop.Two days later, I found myself sitting on the floor…

2 min readDenise Austin, 69, shared a three-minute weight training workout on her Instagram.”Strength training is SO important as we age,” she says.Here’s how to do each move at home.When it comes to the simple exercises for women over 50, there’s no better source than Denise Austin. We can always count on the 69-year-old for fun and accessible fitness tips, whether she’s demonstrating an ab workout with her daughter, Katie Austin, sharing her secrets to staying young, fit, and strong, or anything in between. Most recently, the fitness pro took to Instagram to share a series of three simple weight…

4 min readVitamin D is a vitamin that is not naturally found in many foods. For this reason, deficiency is common and can be detrimental to your bones, immune system, and more. Knowing the most common vitamin D deficiency symptoms can help you identify when you need to take steps to increase your levels and improve your overall health.According to Michael Holick, M.D., an endocrinologist and vitamin D expert, vitamin D plays a key role in maintaining strong, healthy bones, helps your body absorb calcium, supports your immune system, regulates cell growth, and helps fight inflammation. All that to say,…

4 min readExposure to phthalates, an ingredient in common household plastics, has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, according to one study. Doctors say that phthalates may increase inflammation and interfere with hormone function. Experts share simple ways to minimize your exposure.While you can’t control whether your family has a history of heart disease, there are things you can do on a daily basis to protect your heart, from eating the best foods for heart health to incorporating ways to lower blood pressure naturally into your routine. Now, research suggests that there may be additional changes you…

3 min readIn case you missed it, walking season is officially here. It kicked off with National Walking Day on April 1, and we are looking forward to celebrating by getting our steps in by donning a new supportive pair of podiatrist-approved Hokas all month long. The editor- and shopper-loved brand continues to top our expert-backed lists of best shoes for walking on concrete, best shoes for plantar fasciitis, and more, which is why each month I round up all the best deals on our top-tested silhouettes to bring you the biggest savings possible.However, this April the shoe deals are…

3 min readIf you have a bunch of ordinary-seeming symptoms that come and go, like acid reflux, shortness of breath, or a cough that just won’t quit, they may just be because you had a stressful dinner of spicy Indian food with your in-laws while you’re still getting over the flu. But doctors warn that IPF symptoms, like these and more, may go overlooked.Meet the expert: Nicole Ng, M.D., associate director of the Interstitial Lung Disease Program at Mount Sinai Health SystemIf these symptoms keep popping up and are accompanied by others, it’s a good idea to make an appointment…

10 min readI don’t want Laura Dern to think I’m creepy, but I was eager to talk to her for this story because—except for the fact that she’s a fabulous blonde Oscar winner who maintains good personal boundaries and has probably planned for her retirement, and I am none of those things—we’re practically the same person.OK, there may be other minor disparities, but she is exactly my age (59), and her parents were born close to the time mine were, just before World War II. We were both raised by strong single moms. And Dern, who has no siblings, knew…

2 min readBlueroot Health recalled Vital Nutrients Aller-C vitamin C supplements nationwide due to undeclared allergens, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Here’s a list of impacted products.If taking a vitamin C supplement is a part of your daily routine, you may want to take a closer look at the label. Popular vitamin C supplements nationwide have been recalled due to undeclared ingredients, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.Per the FDA’s announcement, the two lots of Vital Nutrients Aller-C supplements were recalled by Blueroot Health because they may contain egg, hazelnut, and soy that were not disclosed…