If you think about burning sugar instead of burning calories when you exercise, you’ll see why high-intensity interval training makes sense. The sugar stored in your muscles is burnt off during short bursts of exercise, which causes your body to melt down fat so it could replace glycogen. So, what’s
Staying fit as women over 50 might sound like a challenge, but studies have shown that exercise in middle age goes a long way toward easing the aging process. It’s about conditioning and maintaining muscle tone to help joints operate more smoothly and reduce general stiffness that comes from an
By Melissa White Davis, VP Global Marketing Digital Health, EarlySense – Studies show that women live longer than men, but despite this fact, women still need to make health a priority. It is crucial to find balance in your lifestyle and make decisions that help maintain your resilience for the
It’s no secret that getting the rest, you need each night is critical to your health and well-being. However, the stresses of the day can make this a challenge for millions of people to do. The key to getting the recommended of sleep on a nightly basis without relying on
Millions of Americans suffer from the painful affliction of arthritis, but this doesn’t mean that you should quit exercising. In fact, exercise has some benefits that can help relieve your arthritis pains and help you live a more comfortable life. There are plenty of different pieces of exercise equipment you
The older you get, the more difficult it is to fall and stay asleep, the National Sleep Foundation says. Often, this is associated with the increased prevalence of medication intake. It may be also caused by insomnia resulting from psychiatric or medical conditions, or from a decreased production and secretion
One of the more challenging things for women may involve managing mood swings. You may wake up with a positive attitude and totally be zapped of energy by lunch. This can be especially true for women in the middle-aged years when menopause is a situation you have to handle. The
By Craig Nabat, CEO of Freedom Laser Therapy and iRestore, Inventor, Entrepreneur Fact: Our bodies age. And for many of us—we hate that. We don’t want to lose our muscle tone or how powerful we used to feel. We don’t want to give up the hair on our head or
By Yannick— Do you sometimes get this groggy morning feeling? Do your energy levels take a plunge at noon and make you feel as if you could crawl back into bed already? Do you feel cold all the time? Or are you sweating too much? If so, this one simple
By Barney Whistance – Stress is accepted as a part of life today, however, many people don’t realize the affects chronic stress can have on your health. Being under stress regularly can have a negative impact on digestion, glucose production, cholesterol levels, blood pressure and functionality of your brain. If
By Allegra Gallian– This post is sponsored by Lubrigyn, but all opinions are my own! When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you have one thought and one goal in mind: survive. You summon your courage and face the trials and tribulations of this disease. You undergo whatever treatment that you
Contributed by Paulk’s Pride – Muscadines are one of the South’s best-kept secrets. Native to Southeastern United States, the uniqueness of this powerful fruit doesn’t stop at its name. The list of nutritional benefits include helping joint and muscle pain, controlling normal blood pressure, enhancing nerve and muscle
By Joy Stephenson-Laws is the founder of Proactive Health Labs (pH) and her team— According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, drug addiction is a chronic, relapsing brain disease. It is considered a brain disease because studies have shown that drugs and alcohol physically change the structure of the brain
Are you bored of the same routine and the same old gym workouts? Joining the gym is an excellent way to stay fit. But, many of us fail to understand that it is not the only way you can be healthy. Let’s take a look at fun ways to get
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, affecting around 42 million people in the U.S, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. This common condition is defined as having fewer than three bowel movements per week, and having bowel movements that are hard, dry and small,
By Allegra Gallian – This post is sponsored by EyePromise. All opinions are my own! It’s no secret that we change as we get older, and our bodies function differently at different ages. Over time, you might have noticed that your metabolism has slowed down, you don’t move as quickly
Stress is one of the top causes of heart disease. It’s not easy to deal with, and it just gets more difficult as we get older. However, not all stress is bad or difficult. There is a difference between good stress and bad stress. Stress can be a good thing;
By Jacky Miller— Daily walking has more health benefits than sporadic heavy exercising. It not only helps you feel good, it will help you look good as well. Exercise does not have to be harsh and difficult. A simple brisk walk each day can greatly improve your health. Here are
By Lisa Cypers Kamen – While we live in a high-tech world where NASA discovers new exo-planets for possible future colonization and people receive spectacular new surgeries, the truth is we still live with a stigma surrounding mental illness. The source of the stigma around mental illness is related to
By Diane Cunnings – Cycling is a wonderful hobby for women over 50. In fact, the sport is gaining momentum with older adults. Biking is enjoyable, provides low-impact exercise and often serves to improve your social network. Older adults who take up cycling commonly find the activity changes their lives
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