Fitness Freedom for Seniors – by Jackie Jacobs
Get fit without overdoing it or slacking off. Fitness Freedom for Seniors offers a well-researched, age-specific exercise plan with tips, advice, and 15-minute sessions.
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Plant-Based Alternatives for Meat Recipes
Join 10almonds for Q&A Day: Vegan preferences, recipe alternatives, and diving into health-focused food sciences!Collard Greens vs Kale – Which is Healthier?
Collard greens triumph over kale with more protein, fiber, and essential vitamins—redefining the superfood hierarchy!How Often Do You Eat Fries?
Craving fries? Think twice. New research links just three extra servings a week to a substantial 20% spike in type 2 diabetes risk. Whole grains? They’re your new best friends.
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We all love a quick way to improve our health, and that’s exactly what our life hacks section is for; we dig up the Health Hacks that actually have scientific backing.
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Each week we dive into the research behind a specific intervention and then do our best to break it down into simple terms.
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Testosterone & Your Heart
Testosterone is in the news lately in the US, mostly due to the country’s Secretary of Defense wanting to increase the effectiveness of soldiers. You can read about it here, for example: Pete Hegseth wants a testosterone-fueled military. The science doesn’t back the macho fantasy However, here in the real world, testosterone will not turn… -
Knee Buckling? Here’s A Possible Reason Why (& Massage That Can Fix It)
Dr. Amy Konvalin, physical therapist, gives her insights: It’s not about your knee Or at least, it’s often not. Sometimes it is, sometimes it arguably is or isn’t (like the golgi tendon reflex misfiring in cases of hypermobility, which involves the Golgi tendon organ which is at least near the knee—see the “learn more” section… -
Cucumber vs Eggplant – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing cucumber to eggplant, we picked the eggplant. Why? In terms of macros, eggplant has 6x the fiber, as well as slightly more carbs and protein, making it the clear winner in this category. In the category of vitamins, cucumber has more of vitamins A, C, and K, while eggplant has more… -
UTI Keeps Returning? A Very Small Bladder Could Help
…and other items from this week’s health science news: The world’s smallest bladder First, why UTIs return: uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), the main cause of UTIs, can invade bladder cells and establish protected bacterial “reservoirs” deep within the bladder wall. These hidden bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment and later trigger another infection. However, standard antibiotic… -
Out Of 100 Mattresses, These Were The Best
Dr. Michael Breus, “the sleep doctor”, takes us through which mattress is best for what: The foundation of good sleep It’s time to hit the sack… of good mattresses: For more on all of this, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: What Mattress… -
Grapefruit vs Lime – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing grapefruit to lime, we picked the lime. Why? Both have their merits, but… In terms of macros, limes have 2x the fiber, for comparable protein and carbs. Thus, the winner in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, grapefruit has more of vitamins A, B1, and B9, while limes have… -
Chest Pain When Exercising Or Breathing Deeply?
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… -
3 Steps To Lose Weight After 50 Without Tracking Forever
Dr. Ruth Machin gives us the minimum-effort method: Tracking’s days are numbered Tracking calories can be useful. But it can also become time-consuming and tedious, especially when every meal needs to be logged, foods weighed, and restaurant meals estimated. And yes, even when tracking, food intake is still easy to underestimate because things like cooking… -
Asparagus vs Brussels Sprouts – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing asparagus to Brussels sprouts, we picked the sprouts. Why? Both are great! But… In terms of macros, Brussels sprouts have more fiber, carbs, and protein, making them the more nutrient-dense option in the macros category. In the category of vitamins, asparagus has slightly more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, and E,… -
The Two Sides Of “Runner’s High”
“Runner’s high” is the experience of euphoria that can come about from sustained exercise such as running. Popular wisdom holds that this is a matter of endorphins, which are indeed typically released when we exercise. However, while that can certainly explain increased pain tolerance (due to endorphins’ activity on opioid receptors), blocking opioid receptors has… -
How Often Should You Really Exfoliate Your Skin?
For some people: more often. For most people: less often. Here’s how to tell: Is your routine up to scratch? First, know this: how often you should exfoliate depends on your skin type, climate, skin concerns, and the other products and treatments in your routine. Some people do not need to exfoliate at all. Next,… -
Grapes vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing strawberries to grapes, we picked the strawberries. Why? In terms of macros, grapes have more than 2x the carbs while strawberries have more than 2x the fiber, making this category an easy win for strawberries. In the category of vitamins, grapes have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, and K,… -
Over 50% Of “Healthy” Adults Have Atherosclerosis
Heart disease kills more adults than any other illness (depending on how we classify things—it can skew the stats if some things are grouped together and others aren’t, but generally speaking, it’s considered #1). Unless people have received a warning from their doctor about their own heart disease risk, however, it’s usual to assume that… -
The Most Dangerous Everyday Movement For Over-50s
Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, shows us the mistake to avoid if we want to stay out of hospital: Here’s what’s going down The risky movement: stepping down from a height becomes more hazardous after 50 because it combines leg strength, eccentric muscle control, and balance, any of which can go wrong. Naturally, this… -
Arugula vs Dandelion Greens – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing arugula to dandelion greens, we picked the dandelion greens. Why? Will anything unseat dandelions from their place as the queen of the greens? Not today, that’s for sure: In terms of macros, dandelion greens have more than 2x the fiber, which is significant, as well as more carbs and protein, making… -
More Problems From Sucralose & Stevia?
A few years ago, we examined some news about sucralose, thus: The Sucralose News: Scaremongering Or Serious? …and the short version is that initial headlines are often not a completely honest representation of the truth (in the above case, the reality was “this doesn’t look good, but we need to do a lot more science… -
The Muscle That Helps You Walk Farther & Faster
Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, the arthritis specialist physio, shows us how: O soleus mio, Oft overlooked, the soleus muscle is found underneath your larger calf muscle, and works to propel you forwards, with every step, support your body weight, and thus help maintain a larger stride. However, when your soleus becomes weaker, your steps will tend… -
Peach vs Pineapple – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing peach to pineapple, we picked the pineapple. Why? Both are great! But pineapple wins overall: In terms of macros, there isn’t much between them: peaches have a tiny bit more protein, but the numbers are so small as to be irrelevant; they’re equal on fiber and pineapple has slightly more carbs,… -
How Household HEPA Filters Improve Brain Function
We recently talked about how You May Have More Air Pollution In Your Home Than In The Street, but now here’s a more positive reason to take the same action (i.e., get cleaner indoor air). Specifically, the latest research shows how a HEPA filter air purifier can be… A breath of fresh air for your… -
Want Muscle First Fat Loss? Try This Training Technique
Cori Lefkowith, of “Strong at Every Age”, shows us how: Quality over quantity Building muscle has the knock-on metabolic effect that muscle costs calories to maintain, which in turn supports fat loss unless one also goes out of one’s way to maintain the fat too. However, there are diminishing returns to it, and building muscle… -
Artichoke vs Spinach – Which is Healthier?
Our Verdict When comparing artichoke to spinach, we picked the spinach. Why? Nutritionally it scores best, though there is an important caveat to come… In terms of macros, artichoke has more fiber, carbs, and protein, winning. In the category of vitamins, artichoke has more of vitamins B3 and B5, while spinach has a lot more…
