Category Archives: Weight Management

It’s no secret that exercising is good for you. Numerous studies have shown that people who exercise regularly live longer, healthier lives. However, the amount of exercise necessary to reap these benefits may be surprising to some. According to a recent study, adults who exercised 150-600 minutes per week had a significantly lower risk of ...click here to read more

Having a chronic health condition may make you apprehensive about exercise. You might wonder if exercise is safe and, if it is, how often and how intensely you can do it. The good news is that exercise is safe for most people with chronic illnesses and can provide important health benefits. People living with heart ...click here to read more

Peach season is upon us, and it’ll be here until September. So, if you’re looking for a tasty, sweet, seasonal fruit that can spruce up meals and snack time, you’re in luck. The sweet taste of peaches is a major benefit for many, especially those who may need a little more coaxing into eating fruit ...click here to read more

If you’re looking for ways to keep your brain healthy as you age, avoiding a high-fat diet may be something to consider. A recent study found that consuming a high-fat diet for a long time can shrink the brain. The good news is that switching to a healthier diet can reverse the effects. So, if ...click here to read more

Do you think you have a healthy diet? You might be surprised to learn that most adults overestimate the quality of their diet. According to a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, only a small percentage of adults can accurately assess their diet. In fact, it is mostly those who ...click here to read more

Seated Tai Chi exercises can be an excellent form of movement for stroke survivors. According to a new study published in Stroke, stroke survivors who practiced the exercises had equal or greater improvement in hand and arm strength, balance control, shoulder range of motion, and reduced symptoms of depression. The American Heart Association recommends that ...click here to read more

Research published in the online journal Heart recommends 20 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age to help reduce the chances of heart disease. This research reinforces the idea of ‘better late than never’ when it comes to exercise. It’s no surprise that physical activity is associated with a lower risk ...click here to read more

A high blood pressure diagnosis can make you think medicine is necessary and eternal. But it isn’t. Blood pressure is highly responsive to lifestyle, and certain controllable factors can lead to lower blood pressure. Living a heart-healthy lifestyle has the potential to reduce or manage blood pressure and may allow you to avoid, delay, or ...click here to read more

Thanksgiving has passed, and many of us are into the Christmas swing. You might be pulling the tree up from the basement or pushing boxes of decorations along the floor. Of course, pushing and pulling objects isn’t seasonal: most people do it year-round. Pulling open a car door, pushing a vacuum or lawnmower, and other ...click here to read more

There have been a few catchphrases that have arisen during the pandemic, one of them being “pandemic posture.” It refers to the posture derived from slouching at a desk or in your favorite sofa/chair. 2020 and 2021, for many, have been marked by sitting. Sitting on the sofa in front of the TV or at ...click here to read more

Most people don’t need another excuse not to exercise: no time, too hot, too cold, or even pain and practicality can hold people back. Purchasing a home exercise machine can help solve the problem and make exercise much easier. Hopping on an exercise bike for 15 minutes, for example, can help you squeeze in a ...click here to read more

One of the biggest reasons people don’t exercise is that they can’t find the time. And who can blame them? Most people live busy lives, and adding one more thing to the “to do” list isn’t always an option. The thing is, you don’t really have to make time for exercise. It might seem like ...click here to read more

Milk was the subject of some great commercials when I was growing up. The milk mustache and the muscle explosions reminding us that milk does a body good stuck with me for life. But then it all changed. Milk, or dairy, was no longer believed to do a body good. Instead, concerns were raised about ...click here to read more

People get obsessed with staying young. They want to find every little thing to make them look younger and feel better; often to the point where it’s debilitating. When you’re always worried about “getting older” and what that means, you’re putting a lot of stress on your body and mind – exactly the things that ...click here to read more