As a woman over the age of 50, I know first-hand how challenging it can be to maintain fitness. For example, my body doesn’t require the ... Read More
Longevity
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Arthritis Pain
Chronic pain can be excruciating, debilitating and hard to describe. Yet the best way to get the right treatment for the exact pain ... Read More
Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women
Examining a woman's health in midlife can predict her health decades later, researchers say. Four specific factors — higher body mass ... Read More
Best Ways To Build Healthier, Stronger Bones
Studies show that it’s best to build healthy bones in the teen years. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean you should give up hope if you didn’t ... Read More
Top 5 Foods That Are Destroying Your Bones
You may ask yourself, "Should I eat that?" Hopefully, this article will shed some light on that answer. Typically when people are ... Read More
Replacing Butter With Olive Oil Can Add Years to Your Life
Swapping out the butter or other artery-clogging fats in your diet for heart-healthy olive oil may add years to your life, researchers ... Read More
10 Anti-Aging Foods to Fit Into Your Diet
Food is America's favorite past-time. But, the saying goes, you are what you eat, so if you're eating to live and not living to eat -- you ... Read More
Make 2022 Your Year for a Free Memory Screening
When it comes to routine health screenings, resolve to include a memory assessment in 2022. The Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers ... Read More
Expert Q&A: What You Should Know About IBD
The African American community is very private about elimination and issues related to going to the toilet. Here Dr. Gigi and her guests ... Read More
5 Herbs & Spices that Literally Save Your Life
Keeping your foods flavorful will do more than just make what you eat taste delicious. It turns out, the herbs and spices you already have ... Read More
An Overactive Bladder Increases the Risk of Dangerous Falls
An overactive bladder isn't just a nuisance and a source of embarrassment. For the elderly, it can also trigger a potentially fatal fall, a ... Read More
4 Scientifically Proven Ways To Protect Your Memory With Age
If you seem to be getting more forgetful lately, don’t worry — there’s hope to restore and stop the memory loss you may be experiencing as ... Read More