Health Videos

Dr. Vonda Wright, author of “Unbreakable: A Woman’s Guide to Aging with Power”, shares insights on the shoe dilemma, alongside podiatrist Dr. Timothy Miller with foot-specific views: Different angles The podiatrist doesn’t reject barefoot footwear outright, but argues it should be used selectively and progressively rather than adopted suddenly. The rationale is that humans evolved…

Do you have armpits? Don’t ignore them! Heed the signs: Without further ado, they are: For more on all of this plus visual illustrations, enjoy: Click Here If The Embedded Video Doesn’t Load Automatically! Want to learn more? You might also like: What Your Skin Texture Says About Your Health Take care!

…and do you really need to take 10,000 steps per day? A step in the right direction There are many benefits of walking, including: As for that about 10,00 steps? Although 10,000 steps per day is a popular target*, research shows that for most people, health benefits occur with any increase in daily steps, and…

Dr. Ruth Machin spells it out: Cognitive load Midlife fatigue in women isn’t caused only by aging or menopause, but also by an often-overlooked burden, also called cognitive labor or mental load—the ongoing mental work of managing a household and caring responsibilities, very often in addition to one’s paid work, which trifecta of responsibilities has…

It doesn’t have to be squats: Three ways to do it Age-related leg weakness is largely driven by sarcopenia (the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength), is not an unavoidable side-effect of getting older, and walking alone usually doesn’t provide enough resistance to maintain or rebuild strength. Why walking isn’t enough: walking is fabulous…

Dr. Mia Nacamulli klarigas al ni la tri tipojn de dulingva cerbo, kaj kion ĉiu signifas por nia cerbsano: 2+ languages, 3+ ways Cognitively speaking, there are at least 3 types of bilingualism: …of course, this is the simplistic approach, presented here because there’s only so much that can be included in a TED video,…

Alisa Zuravskaja, mobility coach, shows us why: Best for mobility, best against pain These movements are what’s needed for good mobility (range of motion, flexibility, strength, stability) while also being a top-tier way of combatting pain, due to what they do for the body’s natural functions. Specifically, the exercises are intended to build on one…

Dr. Doug Weiss gets down to the bones of it: Personalization matters When it comes to HRT and bone density, average improvements can be misleading because some women gain bone density while others continue to lose it, even when receiving the same estrogen dose. However, it doesn’t all have to be guesswork: one study cited…

Dr. Murat Dalkilinç walks us through it: Don’t take it sitting down The human body has evolved for movement, and prolonged sitting—a very recent innovation on the evolutionary timescale—places physical stresses on multiple body systems that can affect both short-term function and long-term health. In fact, with over 360 joints, about 700 skeletal muscles, an…

Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, arthritis specialist, shows us how: Strength, support, & control Knee stability depends on three components working together: Weakness in any one area can make your knee feel as though it may give out—or indeed, it may actually give out! So, to ensure you have those three things: Throughout, the main idea is…

Dr. Andrea Suarez helps us put it right: Retin-ouch? First, what it is: retinal (retinaldehyde) is a topical vitamin A derivative that increases cell turnover, thus rejuvenating the skin, and as such can improve the appearance of fine lines, uneven texture, and pigmentation. although it requires one fewer conversion step in the skin than retinol…

Will Harlow, the over-50s specialist physio, gives us a neat trick: As easy as A-B-C Fun fact: age itself is not the primary cause of declining balance (your body neither knows nor cares how many times you have flown around the sun, per se). Rather, reduced ankle mobility and poorer proprioception (your body’s awareness of…