Losing weight and keeping it off isn’t easy, even for medical professionals. Betsy Grunch, MD, a board-certified neurosurgeon based near Atlanta, recently spoke to Business Insider about her long-term struggle with weight loss after not receiving a lot of nutritional education in her medical training. By educating herself, however, the doctor was eventually able to…

Eating inflammation-fighting foods like olive oil, garlic, potatoes and dark leafy greens is a great way to help support heart health, so we’ve packed them into these delicious dinners. On top of featuring other anti-inflammatory ingredients like whole grains, legumes, lean proteins and spices, these one-pot meals are also lower in sodium and saturated fat…

Towfiqu barbhuiya via Unsplash. You probably already know that how you eat before bed affects your sleep. Maybe you’ve found yourself still lying awake at 2 am after enjoying a cup of coffee with dessert. But did you know that your eating choices throughout the day may also affect your sleep at night? In fact,…

Many people strive to eat better to live longer, and there’s no better time to commit to a healthy diet than the new year. Proper nutrition is essential for maintaining good health throughout life — especially for older adults. Studies show that genetics determines 25% of a person’s longevity, according to an Immunity & Ageing review.…

Fry’s Food Stores is an advertiser of Sonoran Living. If you’ve got some health goals to reach in 2024, Fry’s Food Stores has some great options, including the Fry’s Simple Truth product line, which features items that are organic, natural, free from 101 artificial preservatives and ingredients. Click here for the vinaigrette recipe made in…

Achieving happiness is top of mind for many people, and we’ll try just about anything to get it. Whether it’s therapy, exercise or meditation, we all want to bring more peace and joy into our lives. When we think about what makes us happy, our diet isn’t usually at the top of the list (unless your favorite fast-food joint…

While it’s hard to escape our chronological age, our biological age isn’t as set in stone. Our lifestyle—including the foods we eat—determines how fast we age on a biological level, and the way we look and feel might not reflect the number of trips we’ve made around the sun. “Biological aging refers to the gradual…

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Aging is an inevitable part of life, which may explain our strong fascination with the quest for longevity. The allure of eternal youth drives a multi-billion pound industry ranging from anti-aging products, supplements, and diets for those hoping to extend their lifespan. If you look back to the turn of the 20th century, average life…