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Should You Prioritize Walking Farther Or Walking More Often?
It is not shocking news that walking is good for the health. See for example: Top 8 Habits Of The Top 1% Healthiest Over-50s ← walking is #3 on the list! And a lot of research has been done into how many steps per day are important. Of which, the general consensus is: Some research… -
Strong Legs Are Not Enough To Save You After 50 (You Need This Too)
Will Harlow, the over-50s physio, shows us how to train now to stay safe later: Don’t be without a leg to stand on Unless of course you don’t have legs, in which case this video isn’t as helpful for you, and we recommend triceps dips instead (explosive push upwards, controlled lowering back down), which will… -
Guava vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing guava to strawberries, we picked the guava. Why? A straightforward one today: In terms of macros, guava has nearly 3x the fiber, approximately 2x the carbs, and more than 2x the protein, making it the all-round more nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, guava has more… -
Can You Be Awake & Asleep At The Same Time?
There are two side to the story: 🎵 If you have half a brain 🎵 Many birds and mammals (humans included) can sleep with one brain hemisphere in deeper sleep while the other remains in lighter sleep and more active, allowing them to stay partially alert to their surroundings. This is called asymmetrical sleep. In… -
Dandelion Greens vs Red Lettuce – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing dandelion greens to red lettuce, we picked the dandelion greens. Why? It wasn’t close, despite the continuing search for a somewhat bitter salad leaf that might be able to compete! In terms of macros, dandelion greens have more than 3.5x the fiber, as well as more carbs and protein, not that… -
GLP-1s After 45: What They Can (& Cannot!) Do, & What Women Should Ask First
We’ve written a lot about GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) at 10almonds, so it’s time to assemble the information we think is most critical to know from a practical standpoint, all in one place, and we’ve been asked to write an education article covering some of the most important points. *e.g. if looking into the… -
Why You Might Not Want A Continuous Glucose Monitor
Regular 10almonds readers will know that very often, Good (Or Bad) Health Starts With Your Blood, and for that reason it’s wise to keep our blood sugar levels healthy. So, in order to keep on top of that, it can be a good idea to Track Your Blood Sugars For Better Personalized Health! But, it’s… -
Why Does Sciatica Improve When You Stretch One Day—But Not The Next?
Dr. Amy Konvalin explains: Stretching a nerve rarely helps …because nerves are not particularly stretchy! Which means that stretching the sciatic nerve can aggravate an already irritated nerve because irritated nerves generally don’t respond well to being stretched. There can be some temporary relief, because stretching can initially make sciatic pain feel better briefly because… -
Mango vs Passion Fruit – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing mango to passion fruit, we picked the passion fruit. Why? Both have their merits! But… In terms of macros, passion fruit has 6.5x the fiber, as well as 1.5x the carbs and a little over 2x the protein, making it the most nutritionally dense option in this categories, especially for fiber!… -
Most Men Don’t Know How Much This Affects Prostate Cancer Risk (If They Know It At All)
Prostate cancer affects 12% of men overall, and 60% of men aged 60+, with that percentage climbing each year thereafter. And, which may surprise many, the creator of the Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test has since decried it as “a profit-driven health disaster” that is “no better than a coin toss”, but it remains the… -
Why You Need More Age-Gap Friendships
Social connection is important for all of us at any age, but if all our friends are of our own generation, that’s likely to become limiting: Friends through the ages “How can people at different life stages possibly relate to each other?”, many ask. And the answer is: by actually letting down the barriers and… -
Asparagus vs Zucchini – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to zucchini, we picked the asparagus. Why? It wasn’t close: In terms of macros, asparagus has more fiber, carbs, and protein, making it the more nutritionally-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, asparagus has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, E, and K,… -
Would You Benefit From A Coronary Artery Calcium Scan?
Betteridge’s Law of Headlines states that any headline that poses a yes/no question can be answered with “no”. This is a very good general rule of thumb, and it works because most of the time, if the answer were “yes”, then the headline would have stated it as a declaratory statement, so questions are often… -
Think Squats & Lunges Are Bad For Your Knees? Watch This
Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, the arthritis specialist physio, shows us what we can do: The movements that work for you Squats and lunges are very valuable for building and maintaining mobility (flexibility and strength) in ways that are important, and knee pain with traditional versions doesn’t mean you need to stop strengthening your legs. Dr. Kuhn… -
Kiwi vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing kiwi to strawberries, we picked the kiwi. Why? Both are very worthy candidates, but… In terms of macros, kiwi has more fiber, carbs, and protein, making it the more nutrient-dense option in this category. In the category of vitamins, kiwi has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9,… -
Carbon Monoxide Linked To *Lower* Parkinson’s Risk!
…and other items from this week’s health science news: Where there’s smoke… Obviously smoking is bad for all aspects of health, so what’s with the fact that in studies, regular smokers had significantly higher levels of exhaled carbon monoxide (CO), and they had about a 30% lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease than non-smokers? Researchers… -
PDRN Skincare: Is It Worth The Hype?
Dr. Andrea Suarez, dermatologist, gives us her professional insights: The selling point First of all, what it actually is: PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide and refers to a mixture of DNA fragments, commonly listed in skincare as sodium DNA. It’s often sourced from salmon or trout sperm and has become especially popular in Korean skincare, including… -
Cassava vs Parsnip – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing cassava to parsnips, we picked the parsnips. Why? This one wasn’t close! For any unfamiliar with cassava, it’s also called manioc or yuca/yucca, and it’s a tuber that can be used a lot like sweet potato. It’s popular in S. America, often in recipes that aren’t the healthiest (deep-fried chunky “cassava… -
When To Rely On Diet For Vitamins & When To supplement
It’s Q&A Day at 10almonds! Have a question or a request? We love to hear from you! In cases where we’ve already covered something, we might link to what we wrote before, but will always be happy to revisit any of our topics again in the future too—there’s always more to say! No question/request too… -
What Alcohol Is Really Doing To Your Body After 50
Dr. Ruth Machin talks about age-specific risks and more: To your good health Fun fact: aging makes alcohol harder to process because liver enzymes become less efficient, while loss of muscle and gain of fat reduce body water, meaning alcohol is less diluted and has a greater effect. Menopause can exacerbate this because alcohol can… -
Blueberries vs Raspberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing blueberries to raspberries, we picked the raspberries. Why? In terms of macros, blueberries have slightly more carbs, while raspberries have 2.5x the fiber and also slightly more protein, not that the protein figure is why people are eating raspberries, as a general rule of thumb. In any case, we say raspberries…
