Category Archives: Weight Management

Millions of people around the world are affected by high blood pressure, one of the leading causes of arterial stiffness and adverse health consequences. Luckily, a natural dietary option can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce your risk for long-term issues: Coconut sugar. Read on to learn more about a new study that ...click here to read more

You don’t have to look much further than the Standard American Diet – or the Western diet – to learn the cause of the obesity epidemic and other diseases. But why is American food so unhealthy? It’s not just the Americans overeating, which they do, but also that what they eat is bad for them. ...click here to read more

If you’re eating a meal or having a snack featuring ginger, you can taste it. It’s got an unmistakable sweet, sharp, and almost spicy warmth. Sometimes you may see information claiming that ginger is full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and that it can help your health. Is it true, or is ginger just another ...click here to read more

One of the biggest barriers to building strength and muscle is the belief that you need to go to a gym to do it. This mentality is particularly dangerous for aging adults who can lose muscle, and therefore functionality and independence, rather quickly. But you can use nothing but your body to build strength and ...click here to read more

If you’re the kind of person who puts off daily activities like cleaning the house, engaging with friends, or going to the doctor, you should know it could have a lasting impact on your health. Research suggests that chronic procrastinators may be more likely to experience health problems down the line than people who have ...click here to read more

If you want to get a good night’s sleep but find yourself tossing and turning all night despite having what you thought was an active day, then listen up; having adequate and fierce physical activity throughout the day is one key factor that leads to good quality sleep. All too often, we fool ourselves into ...click here to read more

Being physically active is the most important thing you can do to remain mobile and independent, regardless of your age or health status. This cannot be emphasized enough – if you want to move better, you’ve got to move more. Movement can help keep you mobile in several ways. It can help control weight, keep ...click here to read more

You might be struggling to stick to your new year’s resolution to eat healthier because you either started with no plan or you’re trying to do too much. If you’re having trouble, there are three steps that might make things a lot easier for you. The first is to try and only eat real food. ...click here to read more

One may argue that one of the biggest health problems in America may have a relatively simple fix. The problem is fiber intake; the solution is to eat more of it. Dietary fiber serves several functions. It’s well known that it plays an essential role in good digestion by softening and providing bulk to stool ...click here to read more

If you’re 65 or older, you’re at risk for a potentially serious fall. People in this age cohort suffer a fall every second in the United States, and it’s their number one cause of injury-related death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 20 percent of falls in adults tend to ...click here to read more

Muscle loss is a preventable cause of disability that aging people should pay more attention to. Preventing it is pretty straightforward: life weight, be active, and eat protein. A new study is suggesting another way to help aging populations retain muscle mass and strength: adequate blood levels of vitamin D. Researchers in Brazil and the ...click here to read more

Many parts of the country are getting some snow, and while the general population may be fretting and planning to stay in, skiers and snowboarders are looking to hit the slopes. Although it’s enticing, you don’t really want to jump right off the chair lift and onto the slopes. Like any physical activity, skiing and ...click here to read more

As people get older, their muscle mass shrinks and strength and power go down. This can result in reduced mobility and a higher risk of injury. The process also starts earlier than you might think. But you can slow it down with strength training. Age-related muscle mass is medically known as sarcopenia, comparable to osteopenia ...click here to read more

If you are one of the many adults suffering from knee osteoarthritis pain, you may want to learn how diet and exercise can help. Knee pain can be debilitating and frustrating. Fortunately, recent studies indicate that some simple lifestyle changes can be made to provide relief. In this blog post, we’ll look at the research ...click here to read more