By Ted Vickey– These eight apps and gadgets may very well change the way you approach fitness, nutrition and overall health in 2015. 1. ResMed s+ This system essentially monitors everything going on in your room—and in your body—that affects your sleep. It detects breathing patterns, ambient light, noise, temperature,and
By Dr. Catizone – Life after 50 is full of new adventures and opportunities for growth. Taking a moment to evaluate our health will help ensure that we can enjoy those new opportunities. If you or a loved one uses prescription drugs, the AWARXE® Prescription Drug Safety Program has some
So you’ve finally done it! You’ve sweated, dieted, and exercised your way to a thinner, healthier, happier you. You’re able to wear the clothes you want to and you feel fantastic on a level you long ago forgot was possible. The question at this point is: “Now what?” Many people
Do you always end up in the lodge, hot chocolate in hand, during winter ski trips? While curling up with a book and getting some R&R is often well deserved, there’s no reason you need to sit on the sidelines 24/7. Maybe traditional winter sports, like skiing and snowboarding, aren’t
By Sharon V. King– Recently, I read about an exercise craze called “swinging.” Actually, it appears to me as just a throwback to the old playground rings I grew up with. Now, swinging is a trendy exercise adventure for the very fit. The most famous public swinging park is on
By Chris Freytag of ACE Fitness– Fitness is always in, but trends in fitness ebb and flow. Techies, rejoice! This was your year for fancy fitness doodads. On the flip side, back-to-basics-type workouts also shot up in popularity. Quite the juxtaposition, but we at ACE will only raise concerns when
According to the National Institute of Health, most Americans only gain one pound between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Are you thinking that just one pound can’t be that hard to lose in January following a healthy holiday challenge? Well, the reality is that most Americans never actually shed the
By Doug Johnson− If you have back pain, what you wear can help you feel better—or worse. Most people know that high heels and heavy shoulder bags are hard on backs. But other types of clothing can contribute to back pain, too. Any garment that constricts movement, like tight jeans
By Melodee Currier – I have no trouble saying no – and I don’t need to tell a little white lie to say it. The turning point for me was when I was in my thirties. I had over extended myself with obligations to the point that I actually had
By Mirabai Holland, MFA – Have you tried to pick a coin up off the ground lately? How about tying your shoes? Have you switched to slip-ons? What about reaching over the coffee table to scoop some dip on the other side? Remember when you didn’t think twice about those
By Elaine Rosales − The saying, “you are what you eat,” is probably one of the most accurate and truthful adages. If you want to optimize your health, age gracefully, and prevent pre-mature death, it’s important to eat healthy, wholesome foods that can provide you with life-giving nutrients. Sadly, many
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – Let’s be sure to give time to our mental health this holiday season! There are times in all our lives that we all need a little mental rejuvenation. I myself am constantly searching for different ways to stay focused and centered in this ever-fast paced crazy
By Michelle Day − Arthritis doesn’t always have to be a rite of passage as you get older. There are a number of different contributing factors that can eventually lead to the onset of arthritis. Some factors are under your control while others are with you before you’re even born.
So, you’ve soldiered through the hot flashes and weight gain associated with menopause for months, and just when you thought you were on top of things, things on top become your new focus. Menopausal-related hair loss can come as a big surprise…and not necessarily one that’ll leave you smiling. As
By Dr. Sandra Glahn − I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and I promise I’m not one of those people who starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween. But the first Sunday in advent falls on November 30 this year, so I don’t want us to get broadsided
By Pamela Wilkes− What I’ve learned about aging, life with seizures, and giving back When I turned 50, I knew it was time to start thinking proactively about my health. Like many people who make it over “the hill,” as I joked, I knew I needed to schedule my colonoscopy,
By Sarah Herr – An estimated 25 million people in America suffer from thyroid problem with almost half of them not even being aware of this problem. In fact sub-optimal thyroid affects one out of five people on the planet but in most cases they are not clinically tested. This
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play Looking for a way to break out of a gym rut without having to exercise in sub-zero temperatures? Consider strengthening your muscles and challenging yourself to a total body workout in the water by starting a swimming routine. We’ve asked an expert to
Sore, stiff joints can discourage activity and exercise, and inactivity can make the problem even worse. Our joints keep us moving and keeping them healthy means movement and nutrition. October is Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Month, which gives us all an opportunity to focus on our joints – which
By Jessica Remitz for Discover and Play With new energy and sport drinks hitting the market at a sprinting pace, it can be challenging to determine the best way to refuel after a workout without undoing all your hard work. If you’ve exercised for under an hour, water is a
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