Beth Bradford
School
James Madison University
University Of Alabama
Expertise
Fitness, Yoga, Healthy Aging
- As a lifelong athlete, Beth completed two Ironman triathlons, four marathons, and seven figure bodybuilding competitions.
- She's been practicing yoga for 25 years and is a certified yoga instructor through Yoga Alliance.
- She scours through the latest research on how exercise, nutrition, and stress management helps with healthy aging.
Experience
Beth worked as a television news photojournalist for 10 years before she attended graduate school. She taught news writing and media production for more than 20 years at the college level. She's conducted experimental and survey research on the effects of media on mental health. She's taught yoga since 2015 and produces guided meditations for Insight Timer.
Education
Beth earned her Ph.D. in mass communication from the University of Alabama.
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Stories By Beth Bradford
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Your sense of smell serves many useful purposes. However, as it changes over time, there's a lot it can tell you about the future state of your health.
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There are several important health benefits that eating delicious, nutrient-dense peanut butter can provide for you as you age, including these.
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Understanding your risk for cancer can help you make better choices and reduce your chances of getting the disease. Your stomach may provide important clues.
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Milk has long been touted for its nutritional value, and is said to be essential for good bone development. But can drinking it daily help muscle growth, too?
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During weight loss, your body gets used to restricting calories, so it slows your metabolism. Luckily, Dr. Ian Smith has a calorie hack that can help.
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Constipation is a universal problem, and it's not surprising that the internet would have a DIY "squatty potty" poop solution. So we went ahead and tried it.
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As men grow older, a carefully planned diet becomes essential for good prostate health. This protein-rich food is a worthwhile addition to their diets.
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Your diet influences a lot of things connected to your quality of life, including your risk of early death. So make sure to eat enough of this protein source.
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It's common knowledge that having high cholesterol generally isn't good for you. In fact, it can even increase your risk of having this common illness.
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You're probably aware of fiber's role in preventing constipation, but did you know that one particular type of fiber can also help lower your cholesterol?
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You probably won't want to turn to avocados as a source of protein. That doesn't mean your muscles won't benefit from eating avocados, though.
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Peanut butter is a versatile and healthy spread, hence its popularity. But there's a potentially dangerous downside to eating unprocessed peanut butter.
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The link between high cholesterol and brain health may seem to be straightforward at first. However, recent research has yielded rather interesting findings.
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Generally, we have an idea about how having high cholesterol levels is bad for our health. But how exactly does this diagnosis affect one's risk of early death?
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There are many possible reasons why a person may decide to stop drinking milk. However, this decision may actually have an effect on their risk of early death.
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While we cannot predict the exact moment a person will die, there may be signs that a loved one may soon depart. These can emerge as early as 40 days before.
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If you're a man who is experiencing back pain, don't be quick to dismiss it as just another sign of aging. It may actually be a symptom of prostate cancer.
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If you enjoy peanut butter but are wondering what effect it will have on your blood pressure if you eat a lot of it, here's what you need to know.
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The calories you burn walking on a treadmill will add up, but maybe you want faster results? Consider working the muscles that burn the most calories instead.
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Getting enough protein is essential for muscle growth and repair, among other crucial functions. But a mistake in protein consumption can dehydrate you.
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For many, the NSAID ibuprofen is the top choice for speedy pain relief. But there's a common medication that, when taken with it, can have dangerous effects.
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Aging can come with a variety of health concerns. Getting older could also actually impact your cholesterol levels in an unexpected way, according to research.
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Heart disease continues to be the number one killer worldwide. However, eating these two proteins regularly can help reduce your heart disease risk.
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While you'd think that your risk of death increases incrementally each year, one law says it changes every eight years. Here's what happens.
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From keeping one's blood sugar levels low to reducing certain people's risk of heart disease, Jardiance comes with a host of benefits, if used correctly.
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If you are one of the 6.5 million people with plaque psoriasis, you may be wondering whether Tremfya is right for you. We'll explain its uses and side effects.
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Rexulti was developed as a medication for schizophrenia and depression. However, it has recently been approved for treating another mood-related ailment.