Most of your health problems can be managed by your primary care physician, but there are certain medical issues that may require the expertise of a cardiologist, a doctor with specialized training in heart-related care. Cardiologists are nearly always board certified, and these specialists can be found through your general practitioner, local hospital, or your …
Everyone wants to age gracefully—and we know how to do it. Follow along with Live Well for beauty tips, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes to make as the years go by. Together, they'll make aging simple, which gives you more time to embrace each moment. At the start of every cold and flu season, we …
Listening to your favorite songs can easily boost your mood, but that's not the only benefit associated with enjoying music. According to new findings published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, researchers found that music is extremely important to brain health. At the end of their study, a team of University of Pittsburgh researchers …
Wiggle your big toe. Go on, wiggle it. While Uma Thurman might have been recovering from a far more extreme place when she delivered this line in Kill Bill: Volume 1, there’s no doubt all of our feet could do with a little more conscious movement. Our only connection with the ground, the feet have …
When total silence makes it hard to sleep and your thoughts keep you lying awake in bed at night, a white noise machine may be the answer. The barely-there vibrations emitted from these devices can be described as sound without definite form, or what is called "white noise." White noise is best defined as that …
Making your own kombucha allows you to customize the taste, and it's more economical. (Bottled kombucha runs from $2 to $5 a bottle.) For your first batch, it might be helpful to order a starter kit. However you do it, make sure to carefully follow all safety instructions. (And check with a doctor before you …
When you sit down to your sewing machine all day, you can begin to feel the effects within a few hours of working on your project: Your neck is strained from looking down to thread the needle, your shoulders and back become stooped, and, overall, your posture worsens over time. Sewing involves a lot of …
Credit: Kate Sears Are you celebrating a health-conscious dad this year? These 22 recipes are sure to delight him, and each will prove that the grill is one of your greatest allies when it comes to smart eating. Start Slideshow Credit: Christopher Testani Healthy eating is such a large category that it’s best to break …
Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …
Coffee lovers will tell you that every time of day is the best time to drink coffee; however experts say that there is an ideal time to sip a cup of joe in order to really reap the benefits of that caffeine boost. "If you are someone who has average tolerance to caffeine, then after …