Read More at Sixty and Me [[{“value”:” I am a firm believer in the adage that an “ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” when it comes to my health. That’s why I usually don’t wait for symptoms to tell me whether I need to do something to take better care of myself. Even when it isn’t always possible, such as in the case with the changes our bodies go through as we enter our 60s and beyond, we can still take proactive steps to minimize the impact on our ability to live a healthy life. This is especially true when it comes to the 360 joints in our bodies – yes, we really do have that many! We don’t need to wait for stiffness or pain – or the onset of arthritis – to minimize the effects…
How Long a Food Safety Expert Says Your Thanksgiving Leftovers *Actually* Stay Good For
Read More at Well+Good Sure, Black Friday shopping is one reason to celebrate November 25. But if we’re all being honest, the rush of eating Thanksgiving leftovers transcends even the ultra-rare 70 percent off sale. However, before you reheat the turkey and serve yourself a piece of pumpkin pie—and continue to do so for the week-plus that follows—it bears keeping a few food safety rules in mind. So I asked to food safety experts to answer the critical November 25 (…and 26, 27, 28, and 29th) question: How long are Thanksgiving leftovers good for, really? According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the simple answer to this question is that you should try to gobble up the remnants of your Thanksgiving feast within three to four days (if you’re storing it in the fridge). However, like many things in…
Is It a Good Idea To Take Melatonin or a Sleeping Pill on a Plane? Here’s What Sleep Doctors Have To Say
Read More at Well+Good There are two types of travelers in this world: people who can conk out on any mode of transit with ease and those who simply cannot. If you’re in the latter camp, it’s easy to envy those in the former—particularly on a lengthy flight when all you want to do is get some shut-eye to avoid feeling like a jet-lagged zombie when you land. In that scenario, it’s tempting to seek some outside support…but can you safely take melatonin or a sleeping pill on a plane? According to sleep doctors, the short answer is yes, so long as you take a few particular precautions around timing and dosage. First, it’s important to note that while they both have the potential to make you feel sleepy, sleeping pills and melatonin have entirely different mechanisms of action. Sleeping…
The Evident Good of Treating Aging as a Medical Condition
Read More at Fight Aging! It seems a little strange that advocates for aging research must still make the argument that it is a good thing to prevent people from becoming sick and dying. This seems self-evident! It is true that prevention and cure of disease is a goal with widespread support when discussing specific diseases or age-related conditions. Yet, somehow, as soon as one starts to talk about treating aging as a medical condition, the root cause of the majority of disease and suffering, we are right back to objections that amount to defending a world in which people become sick and die. It is a strange situation that is hard to understand. As long as there have been humans, there has been death. There’s evidence that funeral rituals may date back hundreds of thousands of years, so it’s…
How To Get Rid of Cockroaches in Your Home for Good, According to an Entomologist
Read More at Well+Good There are over 200 species of cockroaches in the United States, but only a handful of them are considered pests. When found in the home, however, they’re a menace, harboring bacterias like salmonella, staphylococcus, and e. coli. Their presence and fecal matter can trigger asthma and allergic reactions. Unfortunately, cockroaches aren’t uncommon. More than 14 million households reported a problem with them last year. If you’ve spotted a roach or two, chances are you might have an infestation. Don’t panic, though. There are steps you can take to get rid of cockroaches for good. We went straight to the source and tapped an entomologist on best practices to kick these uninvited guests to the curb. Keep reading to learn how to get rid of cockroaches. What causes cockroach infestations? Like humans, cockroaches need food, water, and…
How To Get Rid of Ants in Your Home for Good, According to an Entomologist
Read More at Well+Good It’s a common—and often overlooked—occurrence, to see an ant in your home. It’s even ordinary to see a few. However, when dozens, and potentially hundreds, begin to swarm your door jambs, countertops, and floorboards, that’s when most people come to the conclusion that they have a serious problem at hand. The thing is, though, even just a few ants repeatedly popping up can be a sign that action needs to be taken against the pests—and fast. However, even the best of efforts to get rid of ants can be futile if you don’t take the proper steps to prevent them from coming back. While Google and YouTube have more than a few expert-backed suggestions, we figured it’d be most helpful to go straight to the source. So, without further ado, keep reading to learn how to…