6 Calcium-Rich Drinks That Aren’t Milk

6 Calcium-Rich Drinks That Aren’t Milk

Here is something worth knowing: more than 40% of Americans are not getting enough calcium. And for our generation, that gap really matters. Adults need 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams of calcium every day. Dietitian Jessica Cording, RD, author of The Little Book of...
3 Common Medical Treatments Seniors May Not Need

3 Common Medical Treatments Seniors May Not Need

More doctors are asking a question that might surprise you: Is this treatment actually helping my older patient or could it be doing more harm than good? Recent research is shedding new light on three very common medical routines. For adults over 60, the math on risks...
Knee Pain Relief: The Backward Step That Helps

Knee Pain Relief: The Backward Step That Helps

If your knees have been bothering you, here is something worth trying. Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, an arthritis expert, says a simple backward stepping exercise can take real pressure off your knees, even in serious cases. And you do not need a gym or special equipment to start....
Is Your Tap Water Safe? What Seniors Need to Know

Is Your Tap Water Safe? What Seniors Need to Know

You turn on the faucet and fill a glass. Simple enough. But a new report is raising questions about whether that water is as safe as we assume. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group, known as the EWG, analyzed drinking water data from more than 6,100 water systems...
Your Morning Cup May Be Protecting Your Bones

Your Morning Cup May Be Protecting Your Bones

That morning cup sitting in front of you may be doing more than just waking you up. Researchers spent ten years tracking nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older and what they found about tea and bone health is worth knowing. The study, published in the journal Nutrients...
Mind Goes Blank? Here’s What Your Brain Is Doing

Mind Goes Blank? Here’s What Your Brain Is Doing

You walk into the kitchen and stop cold. Why did you come in here? A moment ago you knew exactly why. Now there’s nothing. Just a blank. It happens to all of us. But as we get older, those moments can feel a little more worrying. Is it just normal forgetfulness?...