Alcohol can worsen the decline in metabolism women already experience at menopause. Have you picked up a bit of a spare tire at menopause? Are you trying to diet your way back to your pre-menopause figure? If so, you probably don’t plan to chow down on donuts, pizza,...
Learn how much protein you need to lose weight and maintain muscle mass. Proteins are essential nutrients that serve as the building blocks for the muscles, tendons, organs, skin, enzymes, hormones, neurotransmitters, and other molecules that keep your body working....
Learn how to adopt an anti-inflammation lifestyle for healthy aging Normally, inflammation is a good thing—it is basically the body marshalling a healing response in the face of an injury or infection. However, when inflammation runs rampant in the body due to...
Learn about some of the more unusual symptoms of menopause. Most people are already aware of the more common symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, sleep problems, and vaginal dryness. Unfortunately, these symptoms—though distressing—are...
New study reveals additional way in which sleep deprivation causes obesity. As men get older, they often start having trouble sleeping and also accumulate a spare tire around their middles. It turns out, these two common signs of male aging are linked: lack of sleep...
