Simply "Like" our blog on Facebook to vote!
Read more »

Researchers at Cornell University studying family favoritism are finding that the favored child –particularly the favored daughter – will likely land the star role of caregiver in your waning years.
Read more »

These judicial acrobats add to the pressures the administration is already facing from health care industry lobbyists who want to reduce the impact of the law.
Read more »

As the days get shorter and the nights longer, some of us may feel more sluggish, anxious, and moody. When winter really kicks up into high gear, over 14 million Americans feel the full brunt of seasonal affective disorder every year, with 33 million more not as harshly affected. Seasonal affective disorder (also known as SAD, cabin fever, and the winter blues) is a condition in which people suffer periods of depression that correlate with changes in the season. Most people slide into seasonal depression during the fall and winter, and experience normal levels of happiness during the spring and summer. Between 4 and 6 percent of Americans suffer from SAD, and nearly three quarters of these people are women between the ages of 20 and 40.
Read more »

Researchers determined that eating certain proteins and carbohydrates together after a workout can dramatically increase your recovery and conditioning. In addition to replenishing fluids, the body needs carbohydrates to bounce back efficiently. Additionally, it uses proteins to aid in muscle building and recovery.
Read more »

Chair yoga is a great alternative to traditional yoga, providing seniors with an easy way to get more active even if they’re less mobile than they used to be. There are many chair yoga classes structured for seniors from age 60 to even 90 that are more accessible to people who can’t get down on the floor. These classes also simplify difficult movements while still offering tremendous health benefits.
Read more »