Explore new research in our Well+Being newsletter this week! Learn about the positive effects of lifting weights in older adults, tips for healthier holiday travel, and catch up on our weekly “joy” snack. Also, check out our must-read articles regarding the disclosure of affairs, the reality of anxiety and heart attacks, solutions for headaches caused by red wine, the risk of lead poisoning in children, and facts about the female brain’s changes throughout the menstrual cycle.
Be Inspired by This Week’s Must-Reads:
– Should an affair be disclosed? Seek expert advice here.
– It was a heart attack, not anxiety, says one man.
– Say goodbye to headaches and expensive wine with this solution.
– Cinnamon applesauce causes lead poisoning in a child.
– Women’s brains change across the menstrual cycle.
It’s Never Too Late to Lift Weights:
New research has confirmed that older adults who had never lifted weights before can significantly improve their health by incorporating weight training. Contrary to popular belief, individuals in their 60s, 70s, and beyond can start lifting weights safely and experience substantial muscle mass, strength, and mobility gains. This reveals that older adults can indeed respond to resistance training, challenging preconceived notions about what is possible in old age.
Tips for Happier, Healthier Holiday Travel:
With the holiday travel season approaching, rethink flying when unwell, find strategies for a meltdown-free flight with kids, catch up on podcasts, choose the best seat, follow TSA guidelines for holiday foods, and consider travel gifts for frequent fliers.
Listen to Our Post Reports Podcast:
Explore why Americans are drinking more alcohol and its deadly consequences.
A Doctor’s Prescriptions to Feel More Connected:
Combat loneliness during the holidays with daily actions to connect with others, promoting gratitude, service, and mindfulness to foster new connections, regardless of whether you feel lonely or not.
Discover “Joy” Snacks:
Find gift ideas, learn spelling tips from a national spelling bee champion, reflect on the dignity brought by the women of Rosalynn Carter’s generation, uncover strategies for messier individuals to become tidier, and explore the crafty and candy-filled White House Christmas. Venture behind the scenes of a fancy cat show for a dose of cattitude and enjoy “joy” snacks with our Brain Matters columnist, Richard Sima.
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