Aging Well

Aging well is a lifestyle choice we all must make as our bodies grow older. We’ll help you navigate your holistic health care journey with tips, suggestions, age-specific information and health news stories that matter to you.

Study: Sugary drinks shrink brains

Multiple sweet beverages per day may lead to significant memory loss—but there are ways to keep your brain safe.

June 24, 2017 0
Social Jet Lag

Do you have ‘social jet lag?’

Throwing your sleep schedule off to party on weekends may be hard on your heart.

June 23, 2017 0
exercise

Working workouts into your life

No, web surfing doesn't count!

June 22, 2017 0
A decrease in memory would likely be enough to affect people's ability to do things such as manage their finances or keep track of their medications.

Persistent pain may lead to memory troubles

Study even suggests link between chronic aches and dementia risk.

June 21, 2017 0

Find your inner beauty

It starts with SEEDS.

June 20, 2017 4
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 1 teaspoon (2,300 mg) a day and an ideal limit of about half a teaspoon (1,500 mg) per day for most adults.

Americans buying less salt-laden foods

Still, study found they eat too much sodium for their own good.

June 20, 2017 0
Why all the fuss about fiber? It helps keep blood sugar and hunger in check and your digestive system moving in the right direction.

Add fiber without extra calories

How to fill up, not out.

June 18, 2017 1
One out of three U.S. adults has high blood pressure. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Moving toward a better blood pressure pill

Combining low doses of multiple drugs might work for some.

June 17, 2017 0
Lentils are plant-based foods rich in fiber, protein, minerals and other nutrients with virtually no fat. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Lentils: The forgotten legumes

Beans' little cousins pack in flavor and nutrients.

June 14, 2017 1

The whole truth about whole fruits

Why it's often better to skip the smoothie.

June 11, 2017 0

Want to avoid osteoporosis? Eat yogurt

But some yogurts have nearly as much added sugar as soda — so be careful about your choice.

June 10, 2017 2
Lonelier people are 24 percent more likely to feel tired and have difficulty concentrating during the day. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Lonely life, sleepless nights

Feeling alone may make one feel less safe, unable to rest.

June 10, 2017 0