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Joyce Hollman

Fitness and strength decline earlier than thought, but there’s a silver lining

If asked when a person’s physical performance begins to decline, most of us would guess in their 50s or 60s. But we’d be way off as the results of a 47-year study have revealed. Thankfully, there’s a silver lining…

Joyce Hollman

The right way to use vitamin C to renew your skin

You skin is your largest organ. So taking care of it is about more than fighting the signs of aging. But doing both? I’m on board. Save money on the expensive creams you hoped would work, and renew and strengthen your skin the right way…

Joyce Hollman

The bedroom activity that predicts longevity better than diet or exercise

Research into lengthening the human lifespan has been at a fever pitch for a few decades, and science has determined that certain healthy habits can help us live much longer. But the one with the most clout may surprise you…

Joyce Hollman

When that burning and tingling in your feet is a warning sign

When I read, I sit with one foot tucked under me. If I sit this way for too long, I end up with that “pins and needles” feeling in my foot. But if pins and needles, or a burning sensation in your feet, is something you experience frequently without knowing why, that’s a whole other story…

Joyce Hollman

Brain imaging shows common supplement’s impact on depression

The gut plays a major role in the production of neurotransmitters and chemicals that influence the immune system, metabolic functions and even the brain. By looking at brain changes, researchers have discovered the gut’s role in fighting symptoms of depression.

Dr. Adria Schmedthorst

5 foods and drinks that lower blood pressure like a prescription

A growing body of research is proving that some foods and drinks can lower blood pressure to a level often on par with prescription medication, reducing what is normally a high risk for heart attack or stroke.