Not Reading Directions Some wipes, like the kind made with benzalkonium chloride, are only approved to kill bacteria. They might not work as well on viruses. Wipes with “disinfectant” on the label should kill bacteria, viruses, and mold. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) keeps a list of approved disinfectants on its website. Check the product’s label for the EPA registration number. Drying Surfaces Too Fast They should stay visibly wet for a little while. The amount o

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your body and brain as you age. Whether you’re going for daily walks, taking SilverSneakers® classes, or chasing grandkids around the yard, movement helps maintain strength, mobility, heart health, and mental sharpness. But what about supplements? Can certain vitamins or nutrients give your body the extra support it needs to stay in motion? Here’s what the research says and what to keep in mind before adding anything new

Looking to mix up your movement practice and find new ways to work stiff joints and achy muscles? Try Tai Chi, a gentle martial art rooted in Chinese tradition. Not only does it improve balance, strength and flexibility, but research shows Tai Chi may also relieve chronic pain. In particular, research suggests that Tai Chi may help ease the symptoms of fibromyalgia and offer relief from chronic lower back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, tension headaches and more. This mind-body

Long-term use of melatonin supplements may be linked with a higher risk of heart failure, according to new research — but does that mean people taking it as a sleep aid should stop using it now? In a review of electronic medical records, thousands of adults who had chronic insomnia and took melatonin for a year or longer had a 90% higher chance of heart failure over the next five years, compared with participants who had the same health factors but didn’t take melatonin. Mela

People in the United States are obsessed with dieting and body size. That may be due to the fact that 40.3% of adults have obesity today, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The weight loss industry likely contributes to these twin obsessions, as the global weight loss and diet management market size was worth about $143 billion in 2022, and is projected to soar to roughly $299 billion by 2030. And with more than 15 million Americans now losing wei

Signs of vision loss and blindness can be subtle and increase over time or can appear suddenly. Contact an eye doctor right away if you notice any of the following symptoms: seeing flashes of light seeing floaters or specks seeing halos around light sources decreased vision watery eyes or eye draining eye redness double vision lines look wavy or distorted blind spots in the center of your field of vision often seeing changes in your vision quality losing peripheral visio