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Mar. 17, 2026

Happy Tuesday! Today, we’ll discuss how to maximize the benefit of asparagus—an antioxidant-packed vegetable, and why new blood pressure guidelines are moving away from medication for all older Americans. Let’s dive in! Chrisy Trudeau Managing Editor Asparagus: An Antioxidant-Packed Vegetable That Benefits Gut and Bones–How to Get the Most of It Each spring, asparagus takes the spotlight. SHARE*      READ NOW Blood Pressure Guidelines Move Away From Medication for All Older Americans For years, turning 65 with a blood pressure reading above 130 meant one thing: medication. SHARE*      READ NOW Top Stories Health News Norovirus Outbreak Sickens More Than 150 on Princess Cruises Ship READ NOW ＞       US News Cardiology Groups Lower Recommended Age for Starting Statins READ NOW ＞       WORDS OF WISDOM Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends? – Abraham Lincoln – Healthy Living Mindset Lean Not on Your Own Understanding READ NOW ＞       TCM Health Conditions Ancient, Natural Remedies for Managing Recurrent Eczema READ NOW ＞       Workout of the Day Exercise Recommended by Kevin Shelly Occupational Therapist Goblet Squat With Overhead Reach The goblet squat is an excellent lower-body strengthening exercise. By adding the overhead reach, you can also increase your upper-body strength and endurance. Step 1: Start by sitting at the front of a chair while holding a weight cradled in your hands at about chin height with your palms facing one another. Step 2: Carefully stand up, then push the weight overhead; hold for three seconds. Resist the temptation to hold your breath. Step 3: Slowly lower the weight back to chin level and return to a sitting position. Step 4: Standing up and lifting the weight overhead counts as one repetition. Try to perform three sets of 12 repetitions, adjusting sets/repetitions up or down as needed. Squat-based exercises are generally strenuous and can be challenging at first. You will improve over time. Explore More Fitness Worth a Look Health & Wellness Non-Invasive Alternative for Smoother, Firmer Looking Skin Without Expensive Treatments       Contributed by Gan Jing World Build Muscle After 70: These Plant Proteins Beat Eggs! Exercise Your Brain Spot the Difference SPOT Today's Hurdle GUESS Relaxing Music PLAY Play our popular Crossword, Word Wipe, and Jumble Daily. Looking for more Spot the Difference? Play it here and here. Want to play something else? See all games. Thank you for reading Rise & Shine! Enjoying this newsletter? We'd love to hear how we can make it even better! Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share this sign up link with your friend. Prefer push notifications? Download The Epoch Times from the App Store or Google Play. Trouble viewing this email? View in browser. The information in this newsletter is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified healthcare professional and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experience of many experts and journalists. The Epoch Times encourages you to make your own healthcare decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified healthcare professional. * When sharing an article, giftaccess@TheEpochTimes.com is added to the list of recipients. If your friend is not already a subscriber, we will send them a special link for free access to the article. Our Rise & Shine newsletter is one of the best ways to receive vital health news and information. Manage your email preferences here or unsubscribe from Rise & Shine here. Copyright © 2026 The Epoch Times, All rights reserved. The Epoch Times. 129 West 29th Street, Fl 8, New York, NY 10001 | Contact Us