“If eaten customarily, it makes your body light and young, lengthens your life, and turns you into one like the immortal who never dies,” the legendary Chinese herbalist and ruler, Emperor Yan, allegedly wrote of mushrooms. He was talking specifically about reishi, a fungus native to East Asia, which is […]
Many factors can affect your weight, including your genes, age, gender, lifestyle, family habits, culture, sleep, and even where you live and work. Some of these factors can make it hard to maintain or achieve a healthy weight. Regardless, following a nutritious eating pattern and exercising regularly can help keep […]
FAIRFAX, VA — Movement, a national chain of indoor climbing gyms announced on Thursday that it plans to open a 37,000-square-foot facility at Fair Oaks Mall, according to a release. Slated to open at the end of 2024, Movement Fairfax will include a boutique-style yoga studio, weight areas with Olympic […]
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MIKE STOBBE – AP Medical Writers The COVID-19 vaccines are on track for a big recipe change this fall. Today’s vaccines still contain the original coronavirus strain, the one that started the pandemic — even though that was long ago supplanted by mutated versions as the […]
Sparkle, taurine, sparkle — it’s your turn in the spotlight. The supplement, found in foods and many energy drinks, is getting lots of attention since a medical expert referred to it as “an elixir of life.” That glowing reference came after new research revealed that taurine seems to slow the […]
Eating nutrient-rich foods, such as lean protein and legumes, can support your overall health and help you manage your weight. While weight loss is not a magic bullet for health and not everyone needs to pursue it, it may be something you want to work toward to feel your healthiest. […]
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of about 9 million veterans at 1,255 facilities. It is the nation’s largest integrated health care system. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption toggle caption Charles Dharapak/AP The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of about 9 million veterans at 1,255 facilities. It […]
You may already take multivitamins and know how important having enough of certain vitamins and minerals (you know, like vitamin D, iron, and zinc) is for your health. But once in a while, you may come across one whose health benefits you’re a little hazy on, like a buzzy supplement […]
