Oprah’s 2019 annual list of favorite things included blue light blocking glasses -- prescription or non-prescription eye wear that filter out blue light on the higher end of the visible light spectrum. Blue light blocking glasses supposedly ease eye strain, help you sleep better and have gained popularity over the last few years. In fact, sales of these glasses are expected to surpass 27 million dollars by 2024, according to Market Watch. But are blue light glasses worth the investment? Here’s what you need to know.

Got milk? Despite the many dietary experts who have for decades been warning Americans of possible health issues tied to drinking milk, a new study claims drinking the dairy staple can slow aging.

To be sure, milk is polarizing. For example, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) claims milk is healthy, while Harvard School of Public Health says it’s not.

Achieving your New Year’s resolutions is not an easy feat. If it were, exercising more, losing weight and saving money wouldn’t appear on the top 10 list of resolutions year after year.

This is not to say you shouldn’t try to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes a few simple changes can help you strengthen your willpower and accomplish your goals. The first change you need to make? Make your resolutions simpler. For instance, if your goal is to:

Having a tough time sleeping? Check your diet. Refined carbs might be the problem, particularly among post-menopausal women, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  

If you’re one of the 36 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how miserable they can be. Pounding, throbbing pain (usually on one side of the head), sensitivity to light, sound and sudden movement, and nausea and vomiting are some migraine symptoms that can last for hours, even days.    

While there isn’t a cure for migraines yet, treatment is available. And there may be a way to prevent them. A few studies suggest some lifestyle changes might help. Here’s what you need to know about preventing migraines.

Have you ever felt a little unsteady on your feet? Maybe you’ve even fallen. It could be related to balance, an important component of fitness that wanes as you age, particularly if you don’t work at preserving it. 

Want to turn back the hands of time? Try exercising. 

Whether you’re entering your 50s or already retired, exercise can make a huge difference in how you feel and move. But selecting the right activities can make all the difference in terms of results and motivation. For example, low-impact workouts can help you stay fit or get fit as you age, while limiting the pain and damage that higher intensity exercises can cause. If you have arthritis or lingering injuries or haven’t worked out in a while, low-impact workouts help you get moving and stay moving.

Do you eat a healthy diet? If you’re like most people, you probably said “yes.” About 75% of Americans claim to eat healthy diets. But most of us do not.

A sleepless night can leave you feeling groggy, fatigued, irritable – and apparently craving junk food, according to a new study published in eLife. This may not be news to you, if, after a night with little shut eye, you’ve yearned for high-fat, high-calorie foods like French fries, onion rings or donuts.

When it comes to heart attacks and stroke, your cholesterol level isn't the only factor. In fact, half of all people who show up at the emergency department having a heart attack have NORMAL cholesterol. But what they have in common with other heart attack victims is inflammation. Here's how inflammation impacts your heart.

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