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☆ 4 easy but powerful changes I've made to be healthier, as a health journalist who hates the gym and eats fast food
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

download the appSign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read previewYou'd think that as a health journalist I would practice what I preach. Luckily, experts say that even the smallest changes, such as exercising for five minutes, can have a big impact on our health. AdvertisementI'd rather not have chronic health issues at age 70, so I figure it can't hurt to eat a bit more protein. So, I've started walking more to ensure I'm not ruining my body by hunching over my laptop all day.

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Eating regular, healthy meals, especially shared with loved ones , has also been linked with healthy aging, Thornton-Wood said. Strength training also helps minimize the loss of bone density, which is important for healthy aging, Worthington said. In particular, if you have a strong family history of heart disease, it's important to lay the foundation for a proactive heart health plan now." The American Heart Association recommends following the DASH diet , which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, for heart health. AdvertisementShe said that giving up smoking is the single most important thing you can do for your heart health.

Persons: It's, —, Bryan Johnson, Elaine LaLanne, it's, Clare Thornton, Wood, Thornton, Luke Worthington, Worthington, Nicole Harkin, Harkin, Joanne Whitmore, Whitmore, Charles Puza, Puza, Dale Bredesen, Bredesen Organizations: Service, Business, Getty, Disease Control, Cardiology, American Heart Association, British Heart Foundation, American Academy of Dermatology, Buck Institute for Research, Aging Locations: Thornton, barre, San Francisco, New York, California

☆ My 80-year-old grandma has hardly any wrinkles. Here's her diet and daily skincare routine.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

We asked dermatologists whether Eto's skincare routine or just luck and genetics have helped her achieve flawless skin. AdvertisementEto has had a skincare routine for 60 yearsEto has followed a daily skincare routine for the last 60 years, using specific products from a Japanese brand, Manavis, for the past 15 years. Alster said that Eto's skincare routine has likely "minimally" contributed to her wrinkle-free skin, and having so many steps is unnecessary. Plus, Vitamin C helps protect the skin against the sun and has been linked to decreases in wrinkles, according to Oregon State University. Plus, research suggests that gut health and skin health are interconnected.

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☆ If you have high expectations of yourself and feel the need to people-please, you may have eldest daughter syndrome
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

If that sounds familiar, you might have eldest daughter syndrome. Eldest daughter syndrome isn't a diagnosable condition, but rather the behaviors, thought patterns, and priorities that can arise from being what's known as "parentified" as a child. People experiencing eldest daughter syndrome disproportionately tend to be women from low-income families and families from the global majority who might have more culturally-imposed expectations of daughters, she said. Capleton shared the signs you could be experiencing eldest daughter syndrome, whether you're the firstborn daughter or not. Feeling the need to take responsibility for everyone elseOne of the biggest signs of eldest daughter syndrome is taking on a lot of responsibility from a young age.

Persons: Paris, Yang Hu, Capleton, what's, — Organizations: Service, Cambridgeshire, Foundation Trust, Business, Lancaster University Locations: Peterborough

☆ My terminally ill mom taught me 5 life lessons before she died. She saw death as a gift to live to the fullest.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Cortney Warren's mom, Karen Warren, was diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2016. She saw death as a way to make the most out of the life she had left. "It became very clear that as she was dying, nothing else really mattered — it was all about the memories and experiences with loved ones," Warren said. Hospital chaplain Joon Park previously told BI that patients on their deathbeds also often worry about their loved ones' future and how their death will affect them. But at the end of your life, you don't care about those things," Warren said.

Persons: Cortney, Karen Warren, Cortney Warren, —, Warren, Joon Organizations: Service, Business

☆ A busy 83-year-old doctor who does triathlons shares his 'square method' for maintaining a work-life balance
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-07 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

He manages to balance work and fitness with spirituality and spending time with family and friends. He shared his "square" method for maintaining this balance with Business Insider. The 83-year-old is a neurosurgeon at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the medical director for WWE, an eight-time Ironman triathlete, and an author. Maroon told Business Insider that he believes maintaining balance in his life has helped him stay healthy into his 80s. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

Persons: Joseph Maroon, —, Maroon Organizations: Business, Service, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh Steelers, WWE

☆ I'm a precision medicine doctor who helps patients boost their longevity. These are the 6 supplements I take every day.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-02 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewA precision medicine doctor shared the six supplements she takes daily in the hope they will help her live longer. Tech exec and biohacker Bryan Johnson , for instance, takes over 100 pills a day to supplement his diet, including spermidine and lithium, while longevity doctor Peter Attia takes vitamin D and magnesium. AdvertisementHere’s what you need to know about six of the supplements she takes each day. So, some researchers think that maintaining DHEA levels could have an antiaging effect. However, evidence links low DHEA levels with these issues but doesn’t prove that it causes them.

Persons: —, biohacker Bryan Johnson, Peter Attia, Florence Comite, American Heart Association doesn’t, they’ve, DHEA Organizations: Service, Business, Tech, Comite Center, Precision Medicine & Health, Cleveland Clinic, American Heart Association Locations: Florence, York, Mount Sinai, Comite

☆ Bradley Cooper said he didn't know if he loved his daughter at first. Dads struggling to connect with their kids is more common than you might think.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-29 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Bradley Cooper said he struggled to love his daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, as a newborn. AdvertisementBradley Cooper opened up about struggling to love his baby daughter at first, dividing fans. But experts say dads taking a while to bond with a newborn is more common than you might think. Cooper shares a six-year-old daughter, Lea De Seine Shayk Cooper, with his ex-partner, Irina Shayk, whom he dated from 2015 to 2019. AdvertisementCooper said his feelings changed when Shayk Cooper was eight months old.

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☆ Ultra-processed foods have been linked to 32 health problems in a study. But experts say you don't have to give up all your favorite snacks just yet.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewUltra-processed foods have been linked with a higher risk of developing 32 health problems in a study. The studies looked at the amount of UPFs participants ate and if they developed any health problems. AdvertisementHowever, the researchers categorized the associations for most health problems as "low" or "very low" in credibility. It's unclear why UPFs are linked to so many health problemsThe review suggested several reasons why UPFs might be linked to health problems. Firstly, a person who eats a lot of UPFs may have a poor diet in general, which can lead to health problems.

Persons: —, Evangeline Mantzioris, dietitians, dietitian Taylor Grasso, Gunter Kuhnle Organizations: Service, Business, University of South, University of Reading, International Agency for Research, Cancer Locations: University of South Australia

☆ 5 signs you and your partner are ready for polyamory — and 6 you're really not, according to the 'Couple to Throuple' sex therapist
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-28 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Howard shared with Business Insider the signs that partners may — or may not — be ready to start exploring polyamory. 5 Signs you're ready to try nonmonogamyTo be ready to try nonmonogamy, Howard said that you and your partner both need to want to try it. Advertisement5) You both have secure attachment styles, Howard said. Here are some signs that you and your partner aren't ready to open your relationship up. Contrary to a secure attachment style, anxious attachment means you might be extremely dependent on a partner, have difficulty trusting them, or have low self-esteem, according to Kederian.

Persons: —, Shamyra Howard, Howard, nonmonogamy, Christie Kederian, polyamory, it's, that's, , you've Organizations: Service, New York, Business Locations: Riverdale, polyamory

☆ A 114-year-old Texan is now the oldest living American. Here are 6 lifestyle choices that may have helped her stay healthy for so long.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-27 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

She attributes her longevity to God, but her family thinks lifestyle factors play a part too. Francis also has some memory problems, but she's mentally alert and recognizes her family, Williams told TODAY.com. She told TODAY.com last summer, "It's not my secret. But her family thinks a few lifestyle factors have contributed to her living so long. Harrison told ABC13 that she has never seen her grandmother eat fast food.

Persons: Elizabeth Francis, —, William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, couldn't, Edie Ceccarelli, Francis, Dorothy Williams, TODAY.com, Williams, Francis doesn't, Ethel Harrison, Harrison, ABC13 Organizations: Service, Washington Post Locations: United States, Louisiana, Texas

☆ The gut-healthy lunch this gastroenterologist eats most days is filling and easy to make
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-24 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, a gut health doctor, shared his go-to lunch with Business Insider. He eats bean chili with healthy sides most days for a filling and simple lunch. His lunch contains lots of fiber, which is great for gut health and longevity. AdvertisementA gut health expert shared the healthy, filling lunch he eats most days. Bulsiewicz eats his chili with farro, a whole grain, seasoned with turmeric and black pepper.

Persons: Will Bulsiewicz, —, ZOE, ”, “, Bulsiewicz, Sourdough, Coke Organizations: Business, Service, US, Research, Cleveland Clinic

☆ A 21-year-old had a stroke at graduation as a rare side effect of birth control. She wants people of all ages to know the signs and risk factors.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-23 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Marissa Fattore, 21, had a stroke at her graduation ceremony. On her college graduation day, Marissa Fattore woke up feeling "off." CVST occurs when blood clots block the venous sinuses in the brain, stopping blood from draining out. No more than 10 in 10,000 people a year develop blood clots as a result of being on birth control, according to Cleveland Clinic, compared to the 1 to 5 per 10,000 people who develop blood clots each year and aren't on hormonal birth control. She wants people to know that cardiovascular disease can happen to anyone and that learning the warning signs could help save a life.

Persons: Marissa Fattore, Fattore, she'd, Pratima Gupta Organizations: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, American Heart Association, Women Class, of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Sciences, UC San Diego Health, Cleveland Clinic

☆ A woman with unexplained bleeding felt dismissed by her gynecologist. She swapped doctors and was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

“That's pretty much when my journey started with cancer.”AdvertisementIn 2021, at the age of 34, 14 years after her abnormal bleeding first started, Grant-Noonan was diagnosed with stage three cervical cancer. Eliminating cervical cancer with vaccinesRates of cervical cancer are dropping thanks to the roll-out of vaccines in pre-teens against the human papillomavirus that causes the majority of cases, with the World Health Organization aiming to eliminate the disease by the end of the century. AdvertisementGrant-Noonan had two false negative pap smears before being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Avi-Grant-NoonanSpreading awareness of cervical cancer gives Grant-Noonan a sense of purposeOnce she was diagnosed, Grant-Noonan saw a gynecological oncologist within two weeks. Educating people about cervical cancer and how to prevent it through her involvement with Cervivor , a nonprofit network of cervical cancer survivors, has given Grant-Noonan a sense of purpose, she said.

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☆ An 83-year-old triathlete doctor who transformed his health in his 40s takes these 6 supplements every day
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-21 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who transformed his health in his 40s shared the six supplements he takes daily with Business Insider. Here’s what you need to know about the six supplements Maroon takes. And taking turmeric supplements can increase the risk of developing kidney stones, so it’s best to get turmeric from food, Brown said. What I'm saying is there are compounds in wine that have health benefits,” he said. Most people get more than the recommended amounts of magnesium from their diets and from supplements, according to the US Office of Dietary Supplements.

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☆ Colon cancer is killing more younger people than ever. A cancer expert shares 4 easy ways to lower your risk.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-19 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The number of colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 is rising. Dr. Bill Dahut, a cancer expert, shared four ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease. AdvertisementAs the number of younger adults dying of colorectal cance r in the US each year increases, a cancer researcher has shared four ways to reduce the risk of developing the disease. Experts aren’t sure why, but the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with colorectal cancer has been increasing steadily each year since the 1990s. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ The simple chocolate protein smoothie recipe that a healthy aging doctor drinks every morning
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-14 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewA precision medicine doctor, who tailors her patients’ care to boost their longevity, shared the recipe for the simple, four-ingredient protein smoothie that she drinks every morning. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. 4-ingredient chocolate smoothie recipeBerriesDark chocolateWhey protein (at least 20 grams protein per scoop)IceAdvertisementComite simply blitzes these ingredients together in a food blender and then drinks it on the move. Comite thinks of dark chocolate as a supplementComite considers dark chocolate a supplement because it is so “rich in powerful flavonoids,” which are antioxidants that come from plants. Comite uses a brand called CocoaVia, but you can use any dark chocolate, she said.

Persons: —, Florence Comite, Ludlam, Raine Organizations: Service, Precision Medicine & Health, Business, Comite Locations: Florence, York, Comite

☆ An 83-year-old doctor who does triathlons got fit in his 40s. Here are his 4 longevity secrets aside from exercising and eating well.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Dr. Joseph Maroon is an 83-year-old practicing neurosurgeon and triathlete, who got fit in his 40s. He has made many changes to improve his longevity and health, aside from eating well and exercising. AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who got fit and healthy in his 40s told Business Insider what he believes are his longevity secrets, aside from just exercising and eating well. Get enough sleepConsistently getting enough sleep is also important for longevity, Maroon said. AdvertisementQuality sleep is known to have a variety of health health benefits.

Persons: Joseph Maroon, —, Maroon, ” Maroon, ”, Agnes Fenton, BI’s Gabby Landsverk Organizations: Service, Business, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Aviv Clinics, Aging Consortium, Research, World Health Organization, Blood Institute Locations: Aviv

☆ An 83-year-old doctor and triathlete transformed his health in his 40s. He shares his 4 key diet principles.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-10 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Maroon uses four key diet principles to boost his health and longevity. AdvertisementAn 83-year-old doctor and triathlete who transformed his health in his 40s shared the diet principles he believes have helped him to live a long, healthy life . Artificial trans fats are made when vegetable oil is hydrogenated. They were commonly found in packaged, ultra-processed foods until the Food and Drugs Administration declared trans fats unsafe to eat in 2015. The FDA gave food manufacturers three years to remove trans fats from their products, so most foods no longer contain them.

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☆ If you want to live longer, stop copying everyone else. A precision medicine doctor shares 3 ways to tailor your health and fitness routines.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-08 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Healthy aging is a buzzy topic right now, so you may be wondering how you can increase your longevity. But copying what your friends or multi-millionaire biohackers are doing isn't necessarily the best approach. But Dr. Florence Comite, an endocrinologist and founder of the New-York based Comite Center for Precision Medicine and Health , told Business Insider that it's possible to increase our chances of living longer by using the basic concepts of personalized medicine. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. But in the meantime, Comite has tips for tweaking your health and fitness routines to improve your health span.

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☆ I'm a scientist who researches aging. These are the 6 supplements I take daily in the hope I'll live a long, healthy life.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-31 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

These include ginkgo biloba, fish oil, and folate. AdvertisementAn aging expert shared the six supplements he takes daily, which he hopes will help him live a long and healthy life. Advertisement"I take fish oil for fatty acids because I don't like fish," he said. Here's what to know about the supplements Clancy takes. AdvertisementOne large 2018 study, for instance, found that supplementing with one gram of fish oil per day didn't reduce the average risk of cardiovascular events or cancer in 25,871 participants.

Persons: David Clancy, —, Clancy, Ginkgo, It's, Howard LeWine Organizations: Service, Lancaster University, National, Harvard Health Publishing, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo

☆ An 83-year-old neurosurgeon who does triathlons has 3 tips for younger people who want to be as fit and healthy as him
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-30 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The 83-year-old turned his health around decades ago and now competes in triathlons. The neurosurgeon shares 3 tips for younger people who want to be as fit as him. Since then, Maroon has completed eight Ironman Triathlons and placed second in his age category for the 2022 National Senior Games triathlon. AdvertisementMaroon shared his tips for younger people wanting to be as fit and healthy with BI. Address the balance in your lifeFinding a balance between work and family commitments has also been key to Maroon improving his fitness.

Persons: Joseph Maroon, —, Maroon, Adia Callahan, BI's Gabby Landsverk Organizations: Service, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, WWE, Global Aging Consortium

☆ 5 supplements for PCOS an ObGyn recommends to her patients
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewAn ObGyn shared the supplements that she recommends to her patients to ease the symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome . People with PCOS may have small cysts on their ovaries, irregular periods, insulin resistance , excess hair growth, and infertility. Which supplements are most appropriate depends on the PCOS symptoms a patient has, she said. Inositol supplements are thought to restore the correct ratio of inositols in the body, helping to reverse some of the signs and symptoms of PCOS. Haydanek said that recent studies have suggested that inositol is as effective in treating insulin resistance in PCOS patients as metformin, the "current gold standard."

Persons: —, Fran Haydanek, Haydanek, ovulatory, PCOS, Spearmint, spearmint Organizations: Service, Business, PCOS, Rochester Regional Health, Cleveland Clinic, Research Locations: New York

☆ 5 simple things a top nutrition scientist who studies the gut microbiome does to stay healthy
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

An epidemiologist and nutrition expert shared what he does to look after his gut health. Professor Tim Spector studies the gut microbiome, which is thought to be key for overall health. AdvertisementA top nutrition scientist has shared what he does to care of his gut health, including eating up to 30 plants a week and fermented foods. A person's gut health is considered important for their overall health because the gut microbiome, or microbes that populate it, have a symbiotic relationship with our bodies and play a key role in its functions. Gut microbiome diversity has been linked to greater longevity and overall better health in studies.

Persons: Tim Spector, —, ZOE, Spector Organizations: Service, Cleveland Clinic Locations: British

☆ 5 signs you have intergenerational trauma passed on through your family, even if you're high-functioning day-to-day
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Serafina Kenny | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Intergenerational trauma is where the psychological effects of painful events are passed on in families. A psychotherapist shared five signs you might be experiencing intergenerational trauma. Symptoms of intergenerational trauma include difficulty regulating emotions and being overly suspicious. However, a person experiencing intergenerational trauma may not be consciously aware because the symptoms may have become normalized Hammond said. AdvertisementDifficult relationships in your family follow a patternOne of the most obvious indicators of intergenerational trauma is a repeating pattern of relationship dynamics in your family, Hammond said.

Persons: —, Hendrix Hammond, Hammond, don't, I'd, you've, what's Organizations: Service Locations: London

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