As far as I’m concerned, snacks are always a good thing—and not only in the kitchen. There’s also the exercise variety, which we’re reported on often (like here and here). These exercise snacks—or short bursts of high-intensity physical activity that can be repeated throughout the day—ha…

As far as I’m concerned, snacks are always a good thing—and not only in the kitchen. There’s also the exercise variety, which we’re reported on often (like here and here). These exercise snack…

As far as I’m concerned, snacks are always a good thing—and not only in the kitchen. There’s also the exercise variety, which we’re reported on often (like here and here). These exercise snacks—or short bursts of high-intensity physical activity that can be repeated throughout the day—have been shown to make a meaningful difference to overall health, helping to fight chronic disease, preserve mobility, and support independence well into the later years.In fact, a 2022 study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that just 10 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day c…

Chronic inflammation has long been recognized as a silent driver of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, autoimmune disorders, and even certain cancers. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a short-term response to injury or infection, chronic …

Chronic inflammation has long been recognized as a silent driver of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, autoimmune disorders, and even certain…

Chronic inflammation has long been recognized as a silent driver of many serious health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, depression, autoimmune disorders, and even certain cancers. Unlike acute inflammation, which is a short-term response to injury or infection, chronic inflammation is a long-lasting, low-level immune response that damages healthy cells and tissues over time. It is now widely considered a central feature of aging and chronic disease.But researchers are uncovering a surprising ally in the fight against this persistent inflammation: the vagus ner…