Most likely, you’ve heard multitasking is to be avoided — this is common health wisdom, like the importance of hydrating throughout the day and avoiding screens before bed. “It’s just not a good idea to multitask,” says David A. Merrill, MD, PhD, adult and geriatric psychiatrist and director of the Pacific Neuroscience Institute’s Pacific Brain…

Even if you’re young and relatively healthy, you may still have risk factors for heart disease. About 40 percent of all adults under the age of 40 have obesity, for example, and more than half of all adults under 60 have high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Now…

Your workouts (and overall health) will thank you. You know when it comes to making fitness gains that what you put into your body matters as much as your performance at the gym. Food is fuel, and if you want to optimize your strength, speed, and stamina, then your meal choices are important. “Active individuals…

Do You Sit Too Much? Daily Exercise Is a Great Antidote 30 to 40 minutes of exercise a day helps undo the damage of sitting, say new global guidelines. Prolonged periods of sedentary time can increase your risk of early death, but exceeding the minimum recommended physical activity levels of 150 minutes of moderate or…

A significant amount of people call themselves coffee drinkers. Some even joke that coffee runs in their blood. In fact, an estimated 62 percent of Americans report drinking coffee on a daily basis, according to the National Coffee Association. Starting your day off with coffee can perk you up as it’s a potent source of…

As we make our way into 2022, there are many nutrition tips to keep in mind. Choosing one of these for each month of the year may enhance your dietary program, improve your weight management capability, and provide a healthier, happier lifestyle throughout the year. 1 — Begin 2022 with a clean slate! Clean out…

All too often guys make New Year’s resolutions, stick to them for a month, don’t see results, and quit. It’s the phenomenon behind the “January rush”—and the reason most gyms are back to their usual crowd by mid-March. But you don’t have to be one of those average guys who abandons a fitness plan once you…

This Is How Long Alcohol Really Stays in Your System For some, longer than others. Let’s face it: We all know that drinking copious amounts of alcohol isn’t healthy or good for the body for a lot of reasons. Whether you have a little too much fun a few times a year and totally feel…

In spite of these barriers, parents can teach a love of physical activity and help kids fit it into their everyday lives. Doing so can set healthy patterns that will last into adulthood.

Using portion control helps ensure we are eating enough of the foods that are good for us while limiting those that are not. Here are some ways seniors can measure and manage portion size to optimize their nutritional needs.