Older adults are at greater risk for depression, partly because they are more likely to have chronic health conditions, which are linked to higher rates of the mental health condition. But new research shows that the risk of depression among adults over age 50 decreases as their exercise levels increase. That gives middle-age adults another reason to begin living a healthy lifestyle
The summer – not New Year's Day – is the perfect time to embark on a healthy lifestyle. The season brings expanded exercise opportunities, fresh produce and a mental health boost. And social gatherings offer a reminder that relationships are a great reason to start living healthy.
Dr. Christopher Derivaux, a thoracic surgeon at Cooper University Health Care in New Jersey, decided to join the U.S. Army Reserves in his 50s. His decision fulfilled a lifelong dream and underscored the inspirational power of relationships, the motivation to live healthy and the possibilities that encore careers offer.
People who follow diets built around whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes reduce their chances of dying from cancer, cardiovascular disease and respiratory and neurodegenerative conditions, according to new research published by the American Medical Association shows. This gives people a clear direction to select a healthy diet within a framework that provides the flexibility to enjoy the occasional treat or alcoholic beverage.
Lifestyle medicine – a medical specialty that emphasizes behavioral changes as the primary treatment for chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes, heart disease and obesity – is gaining attention in the health care industry, as evidenced by Humana's partnership with the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Humana is offering its in-network providers free lifestyle medication certifications through the ACLM.