As Older Americans Month wraps up, we want to share recent data released on some of the nation’s oldest seniors – centenarians. You might be surprised to learn more than half (60 percent) of 100-year-olds say they don’t “feel old.” This statistics come from UnitedHealthcare’s 100@100 survey, which polls 100 centenarians
May is osteoporosis month so take some time to think about the importance of building and maintaining healthy bones. It is estimated that around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition where the support struts that make up the inside of most bones become thinner. This results
People looking for a way to change unhealthy eating habits often turn to the Paleo Diet. Sometimes called the Caveman Diet, the Paleo Diet restricts trans fats, sugars and modern processed foods that are linked to obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. But it’s more than just
By Erica Tiffany– Turning 50 doesn’t mean the end of physical fitness — in fact, it can even be the perfect time to start a new wellness regimen. From helping to reduce the symptoms of menopause to preventing diabetes and osteoporosis, mature women will benefit from starting even a minor
It’s no secret that now heart disease is the number one killer among women. During post-menopause, you are at greater risk due to lower amounts of the heart – health protection hormone, estrogen. You may need to take extra steps (literally) for heart health during post-menopause. Yet, in spite of
Once you start your workout routine and you are getting the exercises down, you need to change your routine by working the same body parts with different exercises. Your body gets used to the repetition and you may hit a plateau and not experience the results you once did. If
By Christiane Northrup, M.D. – I wrote Mother-Daughter Wisdom several years ago because, as a woman’s health physician, I noticed something long ago. Nothing, and I mean nothing, trumps the influence of your mother on all aspects of your life. And regardless of whether your relationship with your mom is
By Joni Labbe, DC, CCN, DCCN – For most Americans, thyroid hormones miss the true cause of hypothyroidism A suffering flight attendant’s accidental discovery Doctors diagnosed Alaina,* 45, with hypothyroidism ten years ago. Despite taking thyroid hormone medication, her symptoms of fatigue, depression, weight gain, and brain fog increasingly worsened
With energy to spare, dogs can make excellent running companions. Plus, it’s hard to blow off your workout when your dog is begging for a run. The first thing to consider is whether or not your dog should run along with you. Some pups are biologically predisposed to enjoy running
Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting people today. It’s also one of the most difficult to treat and manage on a long-term basis. There’s no cure for arthritis, so treatment typically focuses on managing symptoms like pain, inflammation, stiffness, and general discomfort. Sufferers rely mostly on
If you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately, you’re probably looking for any solution to help you feel happier. Maybe the things that have always worked — time with family or friends, reading a book you love, etc. — just aren’t helping anymore, and you’re not sure what to do
If you suffer from back pain or are recovering from a back injury, an underwater workout routine might be the best choice for you. Working out in a pool provides a safe environment for stretching and working muscles, and because the constraints of gravity are removed, you might even find
You have nearly a dozen hormones acting on you at any one time. It’s no wonder if you feel “off” sometimes. The hormone that gets your attention first is often estrogen. When it begins to fluctuate (either up or down) it can cause weight gain in places where you hadn’t
Spring is here and the summer is just around the corner, which means…soon it will be time to pull-out those swimsuits. So are you beach body ready? If not, here are 5 easy ways to get beach body ready so you can squeeze, I mean slip, into that swimsuit: Set
By Stanley Popovich – A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, it helps to understand the source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what
Life can get crazy, but when it does, there’s no need to feel unnecessarily stressed. The ways in which you spend your time can help ease stress so you’re able to stay productive during hectic times, rather than getting overwhelmed. It’s also a good idea to regularly take part in
By Chris Skeete – Detoxification is all about cleaning the body from the inside out. Removing toxins from your body followed by pumping of healthy nutrients through eating healthy food into our bodies will not only keep you healthy but also disease-free. It’s advisable to detoxify at least once a
Despite what many supplement companies would like you to believe, there is no “magic pill” out there to make you lose all the fat and gain lean shapely muscle overnight. Eating a healthy diet low in processed carbs and high in vegetables and fruits, and exercising regularly are absolutely essential
Sometimes, going to the gym is a drag. The gym blues happen, but even if you blow it off, it doesn’t mean fitting in some cardio exercise is out of the question. There are some easy (and painless!) ways to get your heart pumping without setting a foot inside the
If trying to fit time for exercise into your already-packed schedule seems impossible, consider setting lunch hour dates with yourself every week. Use this time to break up your day with a quick sweat session at the gym or local park. We asked Jenny Champion, certified personal trainer, editor of
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