If you’re looking for ways to up your fitness game, you’d better become one! Whether you’re a baby boomer, older adult, or younger person, changes in lifestyle habits don’t just fall in your lap. To increase your physical activity level or optimize eating habits, you need to grab every opportunity that looks even vaguely helpful. […]
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It has been said that, over time, you become the sum of the five people you spend the most time with. No matter your age–Baby Boomer or older adult–your friends and family affect your success, your beliefs, your eating habits, and your fitness level. So what do your influencers look like? Examine them closely, especially
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Do I have you sitting at the edge of your chair now in anticipation? Well, I hate to burst your bubble, but there were no real winners in these two recent studies, or should I say– no real “losers.” In one article, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers sought to determine weight
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Eating right doesn’t have to be complicated. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your bowl. Choose foods that provide the nutrients you need without too many calories. Build your healthy plate with foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy, and lean protein foods. Here are some guidelines from
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I remember a lecture several years ago in which I heard an endocrinologist make a dire prediction. According to that doctor, if we don’t start making some big changes, one third of the U.S. population will have diabetes by year 2030. That number will cripple the healthcare system, and the economy. Unfortunately, as I’ve worked
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With winter in full swing, colds and flus aren’t far behind! But here’s some good news–eating a healthy diet can help strengthen your immune system to ward off illness. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends these nutrients and foods: Protein: helps the body defend itself. Sources: eggs, soy, unsalted seeds and nuts, lean meats,
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The holidays can be a tricky time to navigate if you’re trying to exercise and watch your weight. But sticking to a healthy routine during this time can keep your energy and “jolly” spirit up. Here are some tips and tricks to help keep you fit: Be conscientious about your eating habits the days leading
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Here are some guidelines for healthful food choices in midlife and beyond. 1) Practice “power eating” While your caloric needs decrease with age, most nutrient requirements do not. Goal: eliminate “empty calorie” foods; select foods packed with nutrition 2) Stay hydrated Water is a critical nutrient. Because thirst sensitivity decreases with age and some medications
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