To protect your brain health down the road, take the middle road. The middle of your body, that is. In a new population study of more than 5,000 older adults, having a high waist-to-hip ratio was linked with lower cognitive functioning. What’s the connection? The old saying “location, location, ... Read more

Mindfulness meditation has become wildly popular -- and that's a good thing. With over a thousand meditation apps available, and more and more meditation studios popping up, mindfulness meditation, once thought of as an alternative practice, has become solidly mainstream. It should come as no s ... Read more

Your body was designed to move, which is why nearly all movement benefits your body. (Sprinting to the supermarket for a gallon of ice cream is a notable exception!) But if you could interview the different parts of your body, they’d surely make requests. Your heart would ask for biking, hiking, ... Read more

Let’s give it up for the “soft power” of tai chi! In our book, anything that relieves pain, improves mood, and leads to a better quality of life deserves a standing ovation. The gentle martial art may be as effective as physical therapy at reducing the pain of knee osteoarthritis (known general ... Read more

Coffee and a pastry is by no means a breakfast of champions, but it remains a popular pairing nonetheless. The reason why may have something to do with your brain — and your taste buds. According to a new study, caffeine decreases our ability to taste sweetness, which can make you crave it. In ... Read more