Natalie Mahoney is a first-time mom, fitness instructor and Des Moines native. The United States is often held up as a symbol of strength, innovation and progress. Yet, behind this image of prosperity lies a troubling contradiction. We spend a staggering $4.5 trillion on health care annually, yet our country is one of the unhealthiest…
While lawmakers grilled Robert F. Kennedy about his views on vaccines and abortion, President Trump’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was also asked how he’d run the two largest government health insurance programs − Medicare and Medicaid. The hearing offered the public a glimpse of the Trump administration’s plans…
It’s never too late to start to change your life. That’s why, every year, as the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, people across the country resolve to a “new year, new me.” Sixty percent of Americans intend to focus on health, fitness and exercise in 2025, as found in a nationwide survey of 159…
Mark A. Mahoney The beginning of a new year is a great time to make healthy lifestyle changes, give up bad habits, and improve your well-being. It’s no wonder that many Americans celebrate the New Year by resolving to get healthier. While only a small percentage of people actually keep their resolutions, here are some…
— Recommendations are independently chosen by our editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us and our publishing partners a commission. Ready to jump into 2025 with some new, healthy habits? Everyone always starts a new year with lofty goals and ambitious ways to achieve them. If you want to actually meet your…
Mark A. Mahoney There is steady interest — from everyday people to researchers alike — in what it takes to live a long, healthy life. From cookbooks to research papers to the hundreds of articles you can access with a quick Google search, the amount of information to digest and advice to take in can…
I’m healthy at 70, but how can I live longer? Longevity doesn’t begin in a laboratory, the gym, or even a trip to the health food store. Having a long and healthy life is a process, aided tremendously by our daily routines and consistent lifestyle choices. And it is never too late to start. The…