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Straight talk about health after 50

Blood Sugar

Woman in her 60s checking a glucose meter at her kitchen table

I Counted Carbs for 600 Kids a Day for 31 Years. At 61, I Couldn't Figure Out My Own Blood Sugar.

What finally made sense wasn't another diet. It was understanding why her cells had stopped listening to insulin.

Blood Sugar · Reader Story · Sponsored
Older man writing numbers in a logbook next to a glucose meter

Why Morning Blood Sugar Readings Can Creep Up With Age

You skipped the late snack and still woke up to a higher number. Here is what may be happening overnight.

Blood Sugar · 5 min read

Nutrition

Bowl of oatmeal topped with cinnamon and walnuts

The Breakfast Swap Many People Over 50 Are Making

Juice, toast and a banana look healthy on paper. Here is why many adults are rebuilding the first meal of the day around protein and fiber instead.

Nutrition · 5 min read
Cup of green tea on a sunny windowsill

What Researchers Say About Green Tea and Metabolism

Green tea has a healthy reputation. Here is what federal health researchers actually say about its effects, and the safety questions worth knowing.

Nutrition · 4 min read

Healthy Habits

Woman in her late 50s walking on a sidewalk at sunset

The 10-Minute Habit After Dinner Worth Trying

It costs nothing, needs no equipment and fits into almost any evening. A short walk after meals is one of the simplest habits for everyday health.

Healthy Habits · 4 min read