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Over 65? Time to Dramatically Change Your Food Intake and Physical Activity
Over 65? Time to Dramatically Change Your Food Intake and Physical Activity
Otherwise, expect to lose muscle mass and strength and develop a bulging belly
Stephen Schimpff MD, MACP
Jul 18
What My 88-Year-Old Mom Just Taught Me About Aging
What My 88-Year-Old Mom Just Taught Me About Aging
A lesson in staying physically capable, in case this happens…
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 17
Surgeons Should Play More Video Games
Surgeons Should Play More Video Games
Media gives gaming a bad wrap, but playing proves to be beneficial
Dr. Julian Barkan
Jul 17
Choose Stairs for a Healthier Life
Choose Stairs for a Healthier Life
Climbing a few flights improves heart health and longevity, a new study shows
Annie Foley
Jul 16
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On a Statin? You May Be Able to Stop
On a Statin? You May Be Able to Stop
New guidelines say that millions may be able to quit statins
Dr. Julian Barkan
Jun 19
Do Multivitamins Do Any Good?
Do Multivitamins Do Any Good?
Advice is all over the place. So I asked scientists who actually study this question.
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 1
Why Calorie Counting is Totally Flawed
Why Calorie Counting is Totally Flawed
Calorie quantities you get from food don’t match what you’ll find on labels or in apps
Mandy Willig, PhD, RD
Jun 24
The Tragedy of Older Women’s Invisibility
The Tragedy of Older Women’s Invisibility
An entire segment of our society remains largely unseen. And this needs to change.
Gail Post, Ph.D.
Jun 26
About Wise & Well: A Health and Wellness Publication on Medium
About Wise & Well: A Health and Wellness Publication on Medium
Science-backed healthy insights you can use to improve your physical, mental and emotional well-being. Without all the hype.
Robert Roy Britt
Jun 1, 2023
Can Americans Ever Come Together Again?
Can Americans Ever Come Together Again?
First, we’ll have to acknowledge what’s really behind the fight between left and right
Robert Roy Britt
Jul 15
Healthy Fats Improve Heart Health (For Some People)
Healthy Fats Improve Heart Health (For Some People)
But knowing which fats are best is a challenge. New research brings clarity.
Brent R. Stockwell, Ph.D.
Jul 15
Why Romantic Rejection Makes Us Act Like Cocaine Addicts
Why Romantic Rejection Makes Us Act Like Cocaine Addicts
Brain scans explain our extreme and clingy behaviors
May Pang
Jul 15
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