Irony alert: The things you think you need to do in order to be fit are actually making it harder for you to achieve fitness. The modern view of fitness, simply put, is that you have to suffer in order for your workout to work. The focus is on intensity
The statistics of women over 50 struggling with obesity are unsettling. More than one-third of adults in the U.S. are obese. A major catalyst in the crisis is the senior population, with 38.5 percent of U.S. adults age 60 and over considered critically overweight. Obesity contributes to a host
By Amanda Roberts— Wouldn’t it be nice to take control of your own health and live a longer, happier life? This is what nutrition is all about: “let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food”. Diabetes is one example of a condition that you can fight at home
By Zyana Morris— With a relatively ‘tech-friendly’ life, it is hard to move around, and our ‘tight’ work and home schedules only make things more challenging. Surprisingly adult obesity prevalence in the world reached 30% in 2016. Similarly, there is a marked increase in the number of people suffering from stress
By Sabrena Jo, Senior Exercise Scientist for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) – If there’s one general statement that can be made about getting older, it’s that we all journey through the decades in our own way. The process of aging varies widely and is affected by many factors,
What do Tom Hanks, Billie Jean King, Larry King, Paula Deen and the winner of the San Francisco marathon all have in common? They all had prediabetes. 1 in 3 Americans do too (that’s over 90 million people). But most of these people won’t do anything to stop it—because 90%
Let’s face it, if you tell someone that you’re vegan, their first reaction will most likely be to check your body weight. Most people know that a vegan diet has been purported to enhance overall well-being, and vegans are expected to be slimmer and keep weight off because they are
By Celia Ward-Wallace– The Demands of the Modern Woman Modern women today are so busy juggling the demands of family, friends and their professional lives that they easily forget to take care of themselves. By trying to be everything to all people, women are end up sacrificing their physical, mental
There’s a relatively new plant-based food product in town and chances are you’ve already been exposed to it. I’m talking about green food-based products. These are typically featured as powders or capsules that contain an array of dried green leafy vegetables, grasses, sea vegetables, herbs or algae. Many also contain
Hearing aid wearers have an incredible amount of options and features available in their devices today. They have evolved far beyond what many thoughts was possible a decade or even a few years ago. No longer limited to those uncomfortable beige devices that beep and whistle uncontrollably, today’s hearing aids
By Karla Stevenson, Adventist Health— This month, we’re wearing our heart on our sleeve as we spread the news of our cardiovascular system. Heart Health Month is the perfect time to take a step back and reconsider your heart health—specifically, your blood pressure. For the first time in 15 years,
By Allegra Gallian— Eating healthy is all the rage these days. You see people from all walks of life on social media, tv, and everywhere else discussing the benefits of eating whole foods, well-balanced meals, and a colorful assortment of fruits and vegetables. This isn’t just a fad though. Changing
Baking soda is a natural, nontoxic ingredient that is easy to use, safe around children, and adaptable to almost any situation or treatment application imaginable; it is also inexpensive and available at almost any location. The starchy white powder is identified by scientists and chemists with a number of names,
There are masters runners who running well amazing feats. Ed Whitlock, at age 73, ran the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in 2:54:49. Rae Baymiller came within a minute of qualifying for the Olympic trial for the marathon when she ran 2:51 at 55. How did they do it? Is there something they
By Aaron Townsend – As we age, achieving overall health and fitness is becoming more and more of a priority. One way to maintain the highest level of fitness is to join a gym. While you could design and conduct your own workout routine, gyms offer the advantages of program
By Jae Y. Lim, M.D. – Far too often when dealing with back pain, we immediately turn to medication to help remedy the symptoms which can be harmful. If you are taking NSAIDs in excess, particularly for back pain, consider the following alternatives to managing back pain. 1. SOOTHE PAIN
Most people are reluctant to go to the gym because it takes time, effort—and plenty of commitment. However, getting regular exercise doesn’t have to be a chore. While going to the gym works for some people, it’s not for everyone. There are other fun and effective ways to integrate exercise
It isn’t hard to see why so many people choose to retire to sunnier climates. Relocating to places like Mexico, Thailand or Spain is a great way to live well for less, enjoying good food and sunshine in your own piece of paradise. But for many, moving away from a
The ability to lose weight effortlessly while in love is, in fact, not a trick, but a proven biochemical reality. In fact, the word “trick” is entirely inadequate to describe what should really be termed “an astonishingly complex accomplishment.” As Dr. Ronald Gatty wrote in his book The Body Clock
By Dr. Sanda Moldovan— As another flu epidemic tears through the U.S., the nation appears almost defenseless. From flu shots to healthy habits such as hand washing and covering the mouth when coughing, no remedy is infallible. One of the best bets against getting the flu, experts say, is eating healthier. Good nutrition,
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