Potato chips. We know they’re not a health food, but they’re easy to reach for and overdo when we’re hungry. They’re also loaded with salt and unhealthy fats, which can contribute to high blood pressure and other health issues. Diet sodas. They don’t have the sugar content of real soda, but some artificial sweeteners used in diet sodas may interfere…
If you hate running and don’t like the gym, here’s something different: learn to juggle. More and more studies have found juggling can boost brain health. It can even count as exercise. it helps with everything from hand-eye coordination to balance. Or, as one neuroscientist explained, it “changes how quickly you react to objects, how well you coordinate between two…
A new study shows that walking daily can reduce the risk of cognitive decline, especially among people with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s. Almost three-thousand participants between the ages of 70 and 79 reported their daily walking habits over the course of ten years. Those who reported maintaining or increasing their walking habits showed greater improvements in processing speed and…
Getting older isn’t ALL bad. National Geographic posted a list of some ways your health actually improves as you age. You get better at handling stress. A study in 2023 found seniors produce less cortisol, and you also just get USED to stress. “Older people have a lot more ability to understand stressful or difficult circumstances.” You become more emotionally…
If you’re having a rough morning, you might just be ready for the long weekend. Or, you skipped one or more of these things… A poll by the mattress brand Naturepedic asked people to name little things that can throw your whole day off. Here are the top five: Not having coffee. Because you forgot or didn’t have time. Forgetting…
An apple a day might “keep the doctor away.” But this other fruit could keep you from lying awake in bed at night. A study at Penn State found eating avocados might help you sleep better. Researchers had people eat one avocado a day for six months and they were surprised to find that their sleep improved. It also lowered…
Christine speaks with Jessica Lowery of The Power of Elderberries at their location and gets a behind the scenes look as they make their products! The POWER of Elderberries offers handcrafted, immune-supporting elderberry products made using premium organic ingredients and an abundance of local raw honey! The partner with local beekeepers and keep out added sugar, fillers, dyes and more. Visit…
The annual report by the Environmental Working Group has named this year’s “dirty dozen” and “clean 15”. The group investigates produce items that are found to be contaminated with the highest levels of pesticides as well as the lowest levels. The list is meant to help shoppers make informed decisions about their produce and be aware of items that might…
Tim Viechec of Next Level Mobility was in the studio to celebrate their 3 year anniversary since opening on the Grand Strand. Their unique fitness studio is focused on improving your health through mobility training using a variety of specialized techniques. They offer everything from body scans, to assisted stretching, group as well as personal training and more! For more information…
Tangena Church sits down with Ed Klixbull of Hope Physical Therapy. Hope Physical Therapy provide pain relief, healing, and injury prevention with custom treatment plans. They use diagnostic methods, such as movement investigation and gait analysis, to help determine which services you will benefit from most. Their mission is helping you reach your highest physical potential. For more information, call (843)…
