Category Archives: Weight Management

With temperatures on the rise and the grass looking greener, it’s the perfect time of year to head outdoors. Not only to see spring in bloom but to protect your heart and mind. It is well documented that walking is a beneficial exercise when it comes to heart health and maintaining memory. Some studies have ...click here to read more

With better weather ahead, many of us take part in spring cleaning. We open the windows and doors to freshen up our living spaces. This concept of cleaning out the old and creating the new for spring can apply to your body too. Our body is equipped to cleanse itself on the regular thanks to ...click here to read more

When you think of abdominal workouts, you probably think of people with flat stomachs and a six-pack. But working out your abdominal muscles is so much more important than achieving a certain look. In fact, a strong core is a key to a strong body, which is why regardless of your age, you should maintain ...click here to read more

Many of us start our day off with a cup of coffee as it helps give our energy levels a boost. But that pick-me-up beverage could be wrecking your gut and waistline. This is because many of us don’t drink our coffee mindfully and fill a generally healthy drink with milk, sweeteners, and other additives ...click here to read more

Exercise is recommended to treat and prevent all sorts of conditions. It can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve cardiovascular and respiratory health, reduce stress, and improve movement. Exercise can also get you out of your fatigue funk. You may think, “How can I exercise if I’m tired?” But the key is to push ...click here to read more

Everyone has a different way of memorizing and recalling things, and while some of us may have a photographic memory, others are more tactile learners. As a result, people tend to remember better either because they have received the information in a format that they find easy to recall, or because they are young and ...click here to read more

Cardiovascular disease risk is linked to your cardio-respiratory fitness level. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle are more prone to these risks as they have lower fitness levels. While it is not possible for everyone to be active throughout the day, walking is a great simple exercise that helps to improve your health and cardio-respiratory ...click here to read more

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to maintain an erection and it occurs in many men for several reasons. It is generally caused by physical conditions such as low testosterone, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Additional causes include psychological issues, blood flow issues, hormonal fluctuations, and nerve damage. Treating it with medications is not the ...click here to read more

Exercise for elderly is recommended not just for better overall health and fitness, but for longevity. Until now, doctors have recommended moderate to intense physical activity. Many elderly people cannot follow this guideline as they start to weaken with age and have health problems that prevent them from doing anything vigorous. However, a new study ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is what is known as a “silent” disease. This means that it occurs without showing any symptoms and with no warning. Osteoporosis causes its sufferers to have weak bones that are much more susceptible to damage and fractures. It is estimated that osteoporosis is responsible for a million bone fractures each year worldwide. This ...click here to read more

Well over 60 million Americans suffer from back pain and for many people it is specifically upper back pain that disrupts their life; however, relief can be found through natural treatments and exercise. When someone complains about upper back pain, it is likely they are experiencing discomfort throughout the backside of the chest and upper ...click here to read more

A recent study has shown that there may be some major benefits to practicing yoga for fibromyalgia. But what is fibromyalgia? It’s a chronic disorder that predominantly plagues women over men. Sufferers experience varying degrees of muscle pain and constant persistent fatigue. All of the following conditions can be categorized as fibromyalgia: endometriosis, chronic fatigue ...click here to read more

Diet can play a very large role in the health of our bones, with the most important diet staple being calcium. Calcium is an essential nutrient to promote strong bones. Calcium is highest in dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and yogurt, for example. The problem is dairy products are a byproduct of animals, ...click here to read more

You might not think that muscle-building is important as the years go on, but you would be very wrong. In fact, it’s probably more important than ever that you build muscle in your older years. This is because new research suggests that those who regularly exercise, specifically with strength-based exercises, have a 23 percent lower ...click here to read more