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. 

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain physical health. Staying physically active can reduce your risk of falls, increase strength, and improve mobility. However, exercise also has a profound impact on mental well-being, especially for seniors. Regular exercise can work wonders for the mind, helping to boost your mood, lower anxiety, and improve your overall mental outlook.

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.

Having a stroke is a major cause of death and disability over the age of 50. However, prompt medical treatment can result in better outcomes. This makes it critical to recognize the warning signs of a stroke and to act fast to get help. Learn what a stroke it, the different types of strokes, and early signs and symptoms in this guide to strokes.

This forgiveness meditation will help you with forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and with asking for forgiveness of others. Forgiveness meditation is a great way to reduce guilt, depressed mood, and anger. Regularly practicing meditation promotes better mental health and well-being in seniors.

Older adults may be at higher risk for seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that happens during the winter months. Additionally, SAD symptoms can be worse for older adults. Learn the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and what you can do to treat these “winter blues” in those over 50.

Although caregiving can be a source of pride and comfort for some, it also brings significant stress. Caregiving stress includes physical, emotional, and often financial burden. Understanding and addressing caregiver stress is important for the health and well-being of both the caregiver and the care recipient. 

“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.

Water aerobic exercises are a great way to get a full body workout in a low impact environment. This guide to water aerobics for seniors will help you understand the benefits of pool exercises and give you ideas to get started.

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. 

Fall drinks are back at Starbucks! Though tasty, these drinks are often loaded with added sugars that make them less healthy options. Our healthy pumpkin cream coffee recreates the taste of this fall favorite without adding extra calories and sugar.

Many adults over 50 experience sugar cravings, especially at night. Although sugar is okay in moderation, eating too much can cause blood sugar swings, fatigue, weight gain, and other health problems. Learn how to stop sugar cravings and find better ways to get the nutrients you need to thrive!

Many older adults say they’re confused about how much alcohol to drink. We’re going to take a deep dive into the best recommendations about aging and alcohol so you can make the choices that are right for you.

Pizza gets a bad reputation for being unhealthy, but it doesn’t have to be! Pairing a low-carb pizza crust with healthy pizza toppings makes this a simple and satisfying dinner option. Try out these pizza toppings to make your next pizza both healthy and delicious!

These standing core stabilization exercises are easy to do at home and appropriate for all skill levels. They’re a great place to start if you want to build muscle and improve balance!

As your body grows older and muscle mass naturally decreases, you may need more protein. Learn why a high protein diet is so beneficial, especially after age 50 and the best high protein foods to add into your diet.

Over time, bad posture and normal wear and tear from aging causes weakened muscles in the core and back, leading to back pain. These simple stretches for back pain strengthen the muscles of your back, glutes, spine, core, and neck in order to relieve tension and improve posture. 

More than half of Americans say they are sometimes lonely, and getting older is a risk factor for feeling lonely. Making new social connections and finding like minded people can be tough as you grow older, but these strategies will help you make new friends in your 50s, 60s, and beyond.