Harness the Power of “Good” Fat for Your Good Health
Not all fat is bad. In fact, the type of fat known as omega-3 is essential to good health. It’s good for your brain, your nervous system, and it fights inflammation — which makes it perfect for easing the pain of arthritis.
The Top 4 Tax Filing Goofs Made by Seniors
Turn 65 this year? You can increase your standard federal deduction by $1,600 if you’re single and $2,600 if both you and your spouse are 65 or older.
4 Home Hacks Save You Hundreds on Heating and Cooling Costs
Change it up.Experts say changing the thermostat 10 degrees from your normal setting for eight hours a day can save you 10 percent on your energy bill.
4 Easy Eats That Steady Your BP
Go nutty at breakfast.Researchers think omega-3 fatty acids may help the walls of your blood vessels relax and widen, helping your blood pressure go down.
To add omega-3s to your diet, toss some English walnuts on your morning oatmeal.
7 Habits of People with the Sharpest Memories
Australian researchers gave extensive memory tests to 29,500 people and they discovered 7 habits of people with the sharpest memories. Some were obvious: read often, do crossword puzzles, and avoid alcohol. But the other 4 habits include a few surprises!
