TURN BACK THE CLOCK Being physically active every day may shave up to 10 years off your biological age, one study found. Regular exercise strengthens muscles and helps ward off age-related diseases, such as heart disease and arthritis.
-Annals of Internal Medicine
DEAR DIARY Journaling is an effective medical treatment. In one study, cancer patients who spent 30 minutes a day writing about their
feelings improved their immune system functions and reported fewer symptoms. The journaling reduced stress and helped increase their coping mechanisms.
-Men's Health
CHASE AWAY THE COLDS Raw garlic’s strong antimicrobial properties make it effective for fending off and treating the common cold. It works best as an early intervention, notes Elson Haas, M.D., integrative medicine pioneer and author of the “Staying Healthy” book series. His favorite method—chewing raw garlic with added honey—is the most pungent, but not the only way to get it down. Add it to salsa, dips or pizza for more flavorful options.
-Prevention
REST EASY Try to finish eating two or three hours before bedtime. Going to sleep with food in your stomach leads to poor sleep and morning indigestion.
-Maximum Fitness
YAWN FOR FITNESS? Don’t worry if you yawn while working out—it’s not because you’re sleepy. Rather, your body heats up during exercise, and yawning is how your body tries to cool down. Yawning brings in lots of air, which helps regulate body temperature.
-Gordon Gallup, Ph.D., professor, State University of New York at Albany
