Treadmill Talks: Lower Your Risk of Dementia

The more time you spend on the couch, the more likely you are to develop dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in old age. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals what you can do to substantially lower your risk. View Full Post

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The Couple That Sleeps (Well) Together Stays Together

It is one of the most common struggles that couples face: over the life of a relationship, partners can lose a sense of appreciation for one another. Holding on to a sense of gratitude for each other is one of the hallmarks of couples who stay content in their relationships over the course of many years. On the other hand, loss of gratitude and appreciation between partners can jeopardize a relationship’s long-term success. View Full Post

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Skincare Shocker: Women, Shave Your Face!

I remember first learning to shave. Crouching over the running tub in a bathing suit, shimmery, raspberry-scented Skintimate splattered everywhere, trying to steady my quivering hand while grimacing at the gaping wounds (read: tiny nicks) on my ankle. I practiced and practiced because I knew it was worth it: I was going to have smoother, softer legs. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Does Your BMI Lie?

An analysis of 97 studies shows that the body mass index (BMI) miscategorizes 10-15% of people as obese when they’re really not. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals how you can get the most accurate reading of your body fat. View Full Post

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Foods That Cure

Every winter, my hands get painfully dry and cracked, and my lips start flaking. I was complaining about it recently to a friend, who told me that coconut oil is the only thing that makes her dry, itchy skin stop cracking. I found a jar at the local health food store for under $10 and decided I had nothing to lose. It worked like a charm! My hands are soft and my lips are no longer rough and flakey. I even noticed that some of my wrinkles are less obvious. View Full Post