By Jack Anderson – Back pain is a health condition that affects most people at some point during their lives, and it can progressively worsen with age. As you get older, you may find that you experience more aches and pains in your back. Fortunately, there are a variety of
By Debra Atkinson – Excerpt Aerobic activity could make you fat. A study in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research had 81 previously sedentary premenopausal women walk 30 minutes three times a week without changing diet. The subjects showed no real weight or fat mass losses overall. However, 55
One thing that is quite common among women over the age of 50 is that somehow we all seem to have developed a fear of dentists dating back from the days when technology had yet to be developed. Sure, there were dentists, and good ones at that, but most procedures
By Allison Hagendorf of ACEFitness.org− There’s no question that strength training has a ton of great physical benefits, but the mental benefits are just as, if not more, important. In this article, I will share my personal experiences of how lifting weights has helped me gain the confidence to push
By Marion M. Pyle− Surprise, surprise. It turns out that Sunday siesta might actually be helping you thrive! The National Sleep Foundation reports that as many as one in five Americans get less than six hours sleep per night. Though stealing a few extra hours a day might help us
Because the immune system typically weakens with age, the risk for complications caused by the flu is much greater for the elderly than it is for younger people. It’s essential for the elderly to take extra precautions when it comes to preventing illness. Even if you don’t yet consider yourself
By Marion M. Pyle− In 2012, our lives were turned upside down in the blink of an eye when my husband was diagnosed with a vicious form of bladder cancer. To make matters worse, we were informed that his type of malignancy would not even respond to chemotherapy or radiation.
By Mark Kirkpatrick− Many times, we think of being healthy as something that costs a lot of money and given how expensive medical insurance and organic food can be, that’s no surprise. Being healthy doesn’t need to be hard on your bank account though, so here are some healthy habits
By Stan Popovich – You are just diagnosed with a mental health condition such as depression, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, addiction, OCD, or some other mental health disorder. The first thing you need to do is to use the services of a professional. The second thing you need to do
For a parent, dealing with a child who is suffering from a drug problem it can be a heart breaking experience. Drugs are more widely available than ever before and more and more teens are being exposed to street drugs such as cannabis, cocaine and heroin. For many teens who
By Joan Parsons– Lifestyle – how we live each day – can have a profound impact on health across the lifespan. Making the right lifestyle choices can greatly improve health and longevity. Conversely, making unhealthy choices can contribute to cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Balanced daily
By Daisy Stephenson – With all of the trendy discussion about smartphones, smartwatches, and wearable devices, the words are so familiar, and yet perhaps the technology isn’t, particularly with the 50+ demographic. And yet, this demographic is exactly who should be interested in this technology. Why? Because the tracking features
Hyperthyroidism is a disease where a person has an overactive thyroid that produces too much thyroid hormones. The thyroid, the part of the body affected by this condition, is the largest gland in the endocrine system, tasked to produce hormones necessary for regulating important body functions such as metabolism and
By drinking certain beverages that contain protein, essential amino acids, and healthy ingredients, you can enjoy many different benefits that will improve your overall health. There are products out there like Pro Charge. You want to drink beverages that will enhance your health and help you to feel the best
Guest Post – There’s no doubt about it: mess leads to stress. If you have a pile of unopened mail, a sink full of dirty dishes and papers cluttering up your workspace, it can be hard to focus on finishing your work or even on what makes you happy. Disorganization
By Katherine Lawson− The good life, the best life, is very different for us all. Visions of Tuscany, beaches in the Hawaiian islands, or cafes in Paris come to mind. Interestingly, when we ponder our dream lives, geographic destinations feature high; however, the best life hinges on life at home:
Originally Posted at ACEFitness.org – If you enjoy being toasty and cozy while sipping on warm wintertime favorites, here are some tips for choosing beverages that not only taste delicious, but will also help to boost your immunity and fight off pesky winter colds and flus. Your Morning Cup of
By Gina Crome – Cardiovascular disease (CVD), simply known as heart disease, is the leading killer of both men and women in the U.S. and generates more than $3 billion annually in healthcare costs (Go and Mozaffarian, 2014). Fortunately, most contributing risk factors can be easily addressed to avoid consequent
An oral drug test is one of the best and most effective ways to detect the presence of drugs in a person’s system. As opposed to tests involving blood, urine and hair, saliva-based drug tests are widely used today because they are easy to administer, the results are easy to
Having a dry mouth makes it difficult to speak or even enjoy certain foods. There are many different causes of dry mouth. It could be your chemical makeup, the types of foods you consume, or even a side effect of a medication or treatment you’re currently taking. The good news
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