There is no “perfect” cooking oil, but this guide will help you feel confident navigating the variety of choices that contain heart-healthy fats, have relatively low free radical production, and have smoke points high enough for a variety of cooking applications. By selecting the best cooking oils for a given situation, you can create flavorful dishes while promoting optimal health. 

Mighty Health physician, Dr. Eric Tam, dives into what intermittent fasting is, ways to intermittent fast, how intermittent fasting can be beneficial for weight loss and overall health, and ultimately whether or not it’s worth trying!

Natural pain relief can include herbal supplements as well as lifestyle changes like exercise or mindfulness. Each of these approaches prioritizes whole-body well-being. Plus, natural pain relief methods often have fewer side effects than pain medications.

Are you struggling with weight gain as you age? Does it feel harder to lose weight? It may be your metabolism slowing down. What is metabolism, and how does it affect our health and weight? Mighty Health physician, Dr. Eric Tam, is here to answer all your metabolism questions.

SI joint pain often feels like pain in the lower back or buttocks that may radiate down the legs. What causes SI joint pain? How do you treat SI joint pain? What is the best way to sit for SI joint pain? What exercises should you do for SI pain? Eric Tam answers these questions and more on SI joint pain.

We naturally lose flexibility as we age. However, loss of flexibility prevents us from exercising, taking care of our families, and participating in our favorite activities. It can cause balance and mobility issues as well. Learn more about why flexibility is important for seniors and what you can do to improve flexibility and mobility at home.

Hearing loss is associated with a number of very serious health conditions, such as dementia and delirium, depression, weakness, and decreased quality of life. Hearing loss also is linked to risk of falling, which is why it’s important to understand types of hearing loss and how you can fix it.

The Golden Bachelor features Gerry Turner, a 72 years old widow looking for love. The women vying for his love are in their 60s and 70s, most of them mothers and grandmothers.  This show has been a hit for all generations because it spotlights the beauty in aging. Here are The Golden Bachelor’s best tips on healthy aging.

The holiday season is full of fun, family, and joy, but for those over 50 trying to make healthy food choices, this time of year can be difficult. Here are a dozen tips for healthy holiday eating to help you reach your health goals!

A key to weight loss over 50 is to choose food containing fiber instead of simple sugars. Learn about the best non-starchy vegetables to add to your diet for weight loss, heart health, and overall well being over 50!

Influenza (flu) season is tough for everyone, but especially for older adults. Fortunately, you can take steps to reduce your chances of catching the flu, and to reduce its symptoms. Check out this guide to the flu for those over 50!

Research shows that walking improves longevity by providing physical and mental health benefits. Learn why walking is such a good aerobic exercise for seniors and how to walk your way to a longer and healthier life!

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month! What are the early signs of breast cancer? How do you perform a self examination for breast cancer? What is the best way to support someone with cancer? This guide to breast cancer can help you find answers to all your questions.

“Blue Zones” are regions around the world known for exceptionally long lifespans and good health. In particular, the traditional diet in these areas shares some features that may promote health and long life. Understanding the Blue Zone diet and other lifestyle features can help you as you age. 

Is smoking really that bad for you? Learn more about what smoking does to your body after your 50s! It’s not too late to quit! Discover tips on how to quit smoking and what happens to your body when you do quit with this handy guide to quitting smoking as an older adult.

What is the Paleo diet? Is it effective for weight loss for seniors? Before trying this extreme diet, learn all about how to eat Paleo, the pros and cons of Paleo for seniors, and what to put on your Paleo grocery list in this guide. Remember to always discuss dietary changes with a doctor and your Mighty Health coach!

Everyone experiences grief throughout their lifetimes, but very few people are taught how to deal with grief in a healthy way. Dealing with grief poorly – or not dealing with it at all – can lead to a number of emotional and physical symptoms that can affect your everyday life and cause health problems. Learn more about grief and healthy ways to cope in this guide.

How does aging impact sleep? Sleep is one of the most important things our bodies do, yet it gets challenging as we age. Learn more about why sleep is important and what you can do to get more, better quality sleep as you age based on recommendations from Mighty Health physician, Dr. Eric Tam. 

Low impact is a type of exercise that puts less strain, or impact, on your joints. Can you get the same strength and weight loss results through doing low impact workouts? Discover the benefits of low impact workouts and a roundup of different workouts to try in this guide to low impact!

Happy Healthy Aging Month! While aging can be intimidating, there are still many aspects of healthy aging and quality of life that are in your control. Making lifestyle changes can help you stay as healthy, independent, mobile, and happy as you age.