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We were worried back in May when we alerted you to the dangers of excessive heat on your health. Now that we’re in the midst of what may be the hottest year on record, it’s time to take seriously the damage that can happen to you (not to mention your…

If you’ve harbored any doubts about the value of a healthy diet for healthier aging, it’s time to put those aside. Having built the case with all of our previous posts, and now with even more new evidence reported, it’s clear that diet is one of the primary determinants of…

It may feel early to start talking about summer heat waves. But the reality is, heat- and not just hot weather but extreme and unpredictable hot weather- is no longer confined to the summer months of June, July, and August. In certain regions of our country, temperatures this Spring have…

It seems that every year around this time we issue a warning about the danger that hot weather poses to physical health and well-being. And while the facts about the harms caused by heat are consistent from one year to the next, the reality is that the warning about dangerous…

For many, it’s an ongoing saga. One of the most visible signs that you’re getting on in years is the appearance of your hair. In many previous posts, we explored the decision to stop coloring your hair and go gray, along with the pros and cons that accompany that choice….

We’ve certainly spent a lot of time covering the benefits to your brain and body of eating a healthy diet. So while we hope you’ve taken steps to rethink your meals, it’s probably also time to consider what you’re eating between meals. Generally speaking, there’s nothing objectively wrong with eating…