Weight training is not the first exercise choice that comes to mind for seniors. Instead we think of chair yoga, walking, dancing, or aqua aerobics. However, science shows weight training [...]
Our muscles stiffen as we age, including the heart muscles. However, a new study showed that middle aged adults who took up moderate- to high-intensity exercise developed the heart flexibility [...]
We’re learning what a vital role good gut bacteria play in immune health, brain health, mood, gut health, and, of course, the management of thyroid and hormone disorders. We also [...]
Aging gracefully when you have Hashimoto’s is all about taking care of your mitochondria — the little energy factories in each cell. As we get older, their [...]
If you want to get fit and lose weight, you should exercise as hard as you can, for as long as you can, every day, right? Wrong! Research shows extreme exercise [...]
It’s an addiction to insanity in our culture, one of the most overfed populations in human history — the weight loss diet. For the person already battling weight issues due [...]
It’s not easy being a healthy American. We are constantly besieged by the lure of sugary, starchy treats (salted caramel latte and a scone anyone?). Yet behind the innocent disguise [...]
Memory loss and dementia are valid concerns for everyone these days: one in three seniors dies of Alzheimer’s or dementia and Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in [...]
We’ve long been told if we want to be healthier and live longer we need to drop the pounds, but turns out fitness is the best predictor for longevity, even [...]
Do you feel you need anti-depressants or anti-anxiety medications, or has your doctor said you do? Although true depression or anxiety disorders need management, many women are misled into believing [...]