If this inspires you to curb your drinking, there’s a variety of directions to take.
First, if you suspect you have alcohol use disorder, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional who is trained in substance use. Psychology Today maintains a database of mental health professionals nationwide.
If you are looking to cut back or cut out drinking, the experts who spoke to HuffPost gave a…
Children, across the board, already have low COVID vaccine uptake, Patel added. “And every single year we see these children under 2 get admitted to the hospital, either to the ICU… or to the regular inpatient units, requiring oxygen [or] noninvasive forms of…
Experts Are Sharing Why Standing Up Straight Isn't The Best Thing You Can Do For Your Posture After All
September 10, 2025
Instead of constantly reminding yourself to stand up straight, you may want to focus on strengthening specific muscle groups. By working out, you’re allowing these muscles to better support your spine and help your body comfortably stand up straight without forcing it or…
This 1 Hobby Is Great For An Aging Brain, According To A New Study
September 5, 2025
You may want to consider dabbling in music. The research and the experts who spoke to HuffPost were all pretty clear that playing musical instruments and singing can be beneficial for your long-term cognition.
If you’re ready to start some lessons and are open to the…
Maintaining your range of motion is important for many reasons — you’ll be better able to get around your house, do your errands, and play with children and grandchildren as your years increase.
“But I think one of the things that happens when we get older is ……
Nordic Walking Can Improve Your Heart Function: Here's How It Works
September 3, 2025
This is likely because of the upper and lower body muscle groups Nordic walking activates. Using upper body strength to move and stabilize the poles while also activating your lower body can increase your heart rate, which increases your cardiovascular benefits.
Dr. Chip…
If You Live In These Areas Of The US, You Need To Be Extra Cautious Of COVID Right Now
September 3, 2025
Two new COVID variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are behind the summer increase in cases, said Roberts, but they are not any more severe than previous COVID strains.
That being said, a COVID infection can still lead to complications such as long COVID, hospitalization, and…
Bejan said many older people ask him how they can slow down time, “because everybody wants to live longer [and has] the urge to do more and better things with the time that is available.”
He said one way to do this is to experience things that are new and out of your…
Between work, errands, family obligations and household chores, life is busy. Taking time for yourself may not be feasible right now and that’s OK. If you can’t fit in the recommended 21 minutes of walking a day, start small.
“Even a quick one-minute jaunt pays…
Strokes are a leading cause of death in the US, with nearly 800,000 people experiencing one every year. On average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the country.
These numbers are jarring and scary, especially for folks who have a family history of stroke or who have risk…
