The National Institutes of Health describes the scope of alcohol consumption in the United States: Over 85 percent of adults have consumed alcohol in their lifetime. Just under 70 percent report consuming alcohol during the past year, and 55 percent had alcohol within the last month.... Read More
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Do This to Make Happiness a Habit
Experiencing awe. When I experience it, I feel like I am a part of something greater than myself. An awe experience may not only change how you feel but can influence your behavior. You may gain a sense of more connectedness to something bigger than yourself.... Read More
How a Body Clock May Cause Obesity
Obesity is a chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence worldwide. It is a major contributing factor to poor health in most countries. The numbers in the United States are disturbing: Obesity has increased progressively from 23 percent from 1988 to 1994 to 42 percent from 2017 to 2018.... Read More
1 Key to Living Longer
1 key to living longer. I give you the most extensive population-based study examining the link between adherence to a Mediterranean diet and telomere length in middle-aged women. Recently, I... Read More
How You May Lower Cholesterol with Nuts
How you may lower cholesterol with nuts. Can you use nuts to lower your risk of heart disease? Today we explore growing evidence pointing to nuts as helping to reduce the... Read More
Use Meditation to Live Longer
When telomeres are too short, they don’t function well to protect the DNA. As they get older, telomeres also release substances that promote inflammation and accelerate the aging process. Telomere length is a reliable biomarker of human aging.... Read More