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12/09/2019

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? Find out about the latest treatment information and how to manage OFF periods!
https://parkinsons.thirdage.com/

11/30/2018

Want to know what the healthiest nighttime snack is? You might just be surprised… cottage cheese! Here’s why: this protein-filled food positively affects your muscle quality, metabolism + overall health. And there’s another bonus: it’s keto-friendly! » https://bit.ly/2B57dZp

What's the all-around best snack? Guess!

11/29/2018

Ever worry about toxic ingredients in your hair dye?
Well, this should give you some peace of mind: a federal agency has ordered lead acetate to be removed from those products.
The ruling by the federal Food and Drug Administration takes away the last authorization for the use of lead as an ingredient in beauty products. "Lead exposure can have serious adverse effects on human health." » https://bit.ly/2DyYNMv

They can make you look beautiful, but some hair dyes have really ugly ingredients.

11/28/2018

Two thirdAGE writers graciously offered themselves up as ‘guinea pigs.’ For what? To test out the DivaCup! As first time users of menstrual cups we wanted to see what we thought firsthand. Here are our accounts;

Talking about my menstrual period isn’t something I do often, but as someone who regularly does squats as part of her workout, am fully aware of the importance of quality feminine hygiene products. And it may seem, well, unusual, after a lifetime of cotton liners and tampons… but the cup is here to stay, and this is how my first two encounters with it went… » https://bit.ly/2B44O1b

Two of our editors tried out menstrual cups for the first time. These are their experiences!

11/27/2018

At holiday buffets and potlucks, people make quick calculations about which dishes to try and how much to take of each. Johns Hopkins University neuroscientists have found a brain region that appears to be strongly connected to such food preference decisions. The researchers, working with rats, discovered robust nerve activity related to food choice in a previously overlooked part of the brain. The finding suggests this brain area could be key to developing therapies and treatments to encourage healthy eating. » https://bit.ly/2ROA1eo

What makes us choose one food over another? Researchers have found the brain region involved in the food choices we make.

11/26/2018

Want to make teenage drivers safer? Make sure they’re getting the mental healthcare they need. Targeted treatments aimed at combating ADHD + other mental health disorders could help make teen drivers safer. » https://bit.ly/2DgqtoZ

Teen drivers who suffer from ADHD or other mental health disorders should get targeted treatment so they will be safer on the road.

11/23/2018

We all want healthy bones. Here’s how to get them. These are the 7 TOP nutrients for bone health + the foods that are highest in each: » https://bit.ly/2Pya5pF

Do you know which vitamins contribute to good bone health? We do, and we'll tell you the foods they can be found in, too!

11/22/2018

Want to get your vitamins while having fun? Then this is the drink for you! All the fun of a mimosa, but with a more tropical taste! The apricot + mango are so tasty you might forget that they’re super-healthy too! Both are fabulous sources of vitamin A + C – among other potent antioxidants. Get the recipe here! » https://bit.ly/2qm21Kn

All the fun of a mimosa, but with a more tropical taste!

11/21/2018

Roughly 3.5 million people in the USA live with schizophrenia according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
There’s no shortage of myths + misconceptions about schizophrenia.
Violent behavior. Split personality. Never being able to hold onto a job or have a career.
The truth is, much of what we think is wrong. Here we help you sift fact from fiction » https://bit.ly/2SCZYPi

We’re accustomed to think of soy as healthy. But it has a few serious drawbacks, according to new research, Investigators … Read More→

11/19/2018

Addiction is a public-health crisis in America today, without many good treatment options. This has led researchers to look into ibogaine, an hallucinogenic drug that shows promise for getting rid of both cravings and withdrawal symptoms for a wide variety of substances, including he**in, co***ne, and opioids. Ibogaine, which is derived from a Central West African shrub, is not an approved treatment yet in the United States, although there have been promising results in other countries. Here’s what you need to know » https://bit.ly/2RsnInK

A plant with psychedelic properties is helping he**in addicts overcome their addiction.

11/16/2018

Vitamin D is crucial for our body – but most people don’t get enough. Brittle bones and an increased risk of respiratory diseases can be the result of a vitamin D deficiency – and who wants that? There’s a new vitamin D rich food on the block though . . . and you’ll never guess what it is . . . Cocoa! Researchers have recently found that dark chocolate has a relatively high vitamin D2 content. The most D-licious news we’ve heard in a long time! » https://bit.ly/2J55plx

The researchers investigated the vitamin D content of cocoa and products containing cocoa because they suspected that they contained a previously unknown source of the vitamin.

11/15/2018

Thermal baths, a magic cure-all? Balneology has roots in many indigenous cultures and can be traced 5,000 years through history to the Bronze Age, where it was used by the Greeks and Romans throughout Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. In Germany and Japan, mineral bathing remains a popular choice for the health-conscious, with millions of people visiting thermal/mineral bath spas each year. And their popularity is on the rise, as we tap into different wellness modalities. Find out why you should be planning your next trip to a thermal bath! » https://bit.ly/2RtQ016

Tap into a centuries-old wellness tradition of thermal & mineral baths to experience a list of benefits that's nothing short of, well…magic.

11/14/2018

How long is your to-do list? For most people, the answer is probably: “too long.” But we have a new plan of attack for you . . . microprogress.

Microprogress is a reinvention of the old saying “one step at a time,” embracing the philosophy that every bit of progress is an accomplishment. Its central strategy is not a complicated “hack,” but rather to simply break down large tasks into smaller, more “accomplishable” tasks, ultimately making it easier for you to finish the project as a whole.

Microprogress prioritizes tasks that are enjoyable and quick; and uses the feel-good momentum of accomplishing those tasks to follow through on the rest. Learn how to put this clever tool to work for you » https://bit.ly/2Px735d

microprogress, time management, priorities

11/12/2018

Have you ever felt like music effected your choices while shopping or at a restaurant? Well now you have proof…a recent study found that the volume of ambient music has an effect on consumers’ preferences for healthy vs. non-healthy foods!

Softer music has a calming effect, making us more mindful of what we order. This typically results in healthier choices, such as a salad.

Louder environments increase stimulation and stress, inspiring diners to crave a greasy cheeseburger and fries instead. Really… » https://bit.ly/2MMInBx

Music volume is proven to directly impact heart rate and arousal. Softer music has a calming effect, making us more mindful of what we order in restaurants. This typically results in healthier choices, such as a salad.

11/09/2018

Get up, stand up . . . If you want to be as healthy as possible, it’s time to sit less. While perhaps not as meaningful as standing up for what you believe in, standing while working has a positive impact on job performance + psychological health. Here’s what you need to know » https://bit.ly/2OfZRFN

Researchers say workers they studied were happier at sit-stand desks than those who didn't have such desks.

11/08/2018

Have our lives become so fragmented and our attention so distracted that we can no longer focus long enough to form a strong bond with a potential life partner? When a new date can be found with a swipe, why take the time to let a real relationship develop? One of the most important ways in which the dating game has changed is that the age-old assumption that dating is a prelude to a committed relationship no longer holds, or at least, not for everybody. Here’s what you need to know » https://bit.ly/2yHtRW5

it seems that the ways in which relationships develop – or fail to develop – have changed.

11/07/2018

Lavender works its relaxing magic all around us: from garden borders to bath bombs to fabric softener. And now science is backing up what we’ve suspected all along: that lavender can be used to treat anxiety! Learn more here » https://bit.ly/2yRJPwO

A 2018 study shows that the famous relaxing effects of lavender rely on sense of smell -- and that the active compound linalool could be used medically to treat anxiety.

11/06/2018

Chewing gum – a pleasant habit for many – could be a strategy to help reduce vitamin deficiency around the world, a problem described as an epidemic. A new study shows that gum can be an effective delivery system for some key vitamins – which could revolutionize those that suffer deficiencies. Pretty amazing, right? » https://bit.ly/2DnCLfx

Nearly 15 percent of all chewing gum varieties sold promise to provide health-enhancing supplements to users