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Magnesium is a crucial mineral that supports a variety of functions in the body, including nerve function, muscle recovery, and immune support. But did you know it also plays a vital role in enhancing sleep and mood? If you’re looking to optimise both, magnesium-rich foods are a great addition to your diet. Below are seven magnesium-packed foods that will not only help you sleep better but also elevate your mood.Magnesium-Rich Foods That Can Improve SleepPumpkin SeedsPumpkin seeds are one of the top sources of magnesium, with a single serving providing 37% of your daily recommended intake. In addition to magnesium,…

When I left my corporate job in finance a few years back, I thought wellness meant expensive gym memberships and fancy supplements. Turns out, I was completely wrong. The most transformative routines I’ve adopted since turning forty don’t require a trust fund or a personal trainer. They’re simple, sustainable practices that have genuinely improved my quality of life without draining my bank account. If you’re over 50 and looking to feel more energized, grounded, and healthy, these eight routines are worth your attention. I’ve tried them all, and they work. 1) Morning movement before the world wakes up There’s something…

Matt Parrott vballtop@aol.com Matt Parrott, a freelance writer, is director of business development and population health solutions for Quest Diagnostics. He began writing a weekly fitness column for the Arkanas Democrat-Gazette in January 2003.

When you start strength training, it can be confusing about where to even begin. We spoke to certified personal trainers and coaches to find out the best way to start a workout program and the exercises they swear by. They narrowed down the best exercises for building strength and endurance. Every single exercise they chose can be modified to your current fitness level, so you can jump in no matter where you’re starting.1. DeadliftsThe deadlift is a compound exercise that has you lifting heavy weight off the floor by bending at the hips and standing back up. There are plenty of variations to choose…

Makeup and beauty routines evolve with time, and for women over 55, the goal is to highlight natural radiance, not hide it. Experts agree that transforming your daily routine doesn’t require a full makeup overhaul — just one simple adjustment that preps your skin for a flawless, glowing finish. Many women in their 50s and beyond are rediscovering the joy of makeup, trading heavy layers for a softer, luminous look. But before diving into new colors or products, makeup artists insist there’s one game-changing step that ensures your look stays fresh and seamless all day long. What’s the expert-approved beauty…

Your morning wellness ritual can feel a lot more intentional when you rely on Amazon Alexa routines to handle the small tasks that usually slow you down. These routines allow you to bundle actions like turning on the lights, checking the weather, or playing music into a single command, helping you begin your day with clarity and ease. What makes these routines especially helpful is how seamlessly they fit into different parts of your morning. Whether you wake up with music, check the news, or rely on a gentle environment to get ready, Alexa can trigger everything automatically. And since…

For many people, it can be hard to go. The American College of Gastroenterology says constipation is one of the most frequent gastrointestinal-related complaints in the U.S. and Western countries, with at least 2.5 million doctor visits about this issue each year. An estimated 16% of adults and 33% of adults older than 60 suffer from constipation, which is when you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, hard or dry stools, or stools that are difficult to pass.“Elimination from the GI tract is important to make sure your system remains fresh and relatively empty,” said Dr. Bryan Curtin,…

This time of year is busy and if you keep finding yourself bumping leg day to ‘tomorrow’, exercise scientist, Dr. Milo Wolf, has shared two leg workouts in a recent YouTube video that you’ll struggle to make excuses for. He says they’re stupidly simple, relatively easy and time-efficient, and will only roughly take you 10 minutes, each.We know what you’re thinking ‘That sounds too good to be true’, but Dr. Wolf says: “You don’t need brutal high-volume sessions to build a decent set of legs.” Instead, the workout he recommends is minimum effective dose training, where you focus on doing…

If you don’t have an hour to exercise each day, can you spare a minute or two? This is the logic behind “exercise snacking”, a more accessible approach to keeping fit which can have an impressive positive impact on your health, according to new research. Exercise snacks are bite-sized servings of exercise you can weave seamlessly into opportune moments throughout your day – think squats while the kettle boils or a few stretches at your desk. Each one usually takes between one and five minutes. Doing this consistently has the power to improve cardiometabolic health, particularly in physically inactive people,…

Switching to a vegan lifestyle can be a meaningful step toward better health, sustainability, and compassion. While many assume that a vegan diet may lack essential nutrients, thoughtful planning makes it entirely possible to eat in a balanced and nourishing way. Going vegan isn’t just about eliminating animal products; it’s about creating a wholesome and nourishing plate filled with diverse plant-based foods. Today, we will take a look at a few tips and tricks suggested by Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head of Dietetics at Max Healthcare in Delhi, for people trying to go vegan. According to Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head of…