I’m not talking about your financial status here, but rather your fitness level. In a recent study, researchers measured four health behaviors from more than 4,700 Americans and concluded that less than 3 percent passed the full test (2.7 percent to be exact). Principles of Healthy Living Looking for lifestyle standards that would lead to […]
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Fed up with traditional pharmaceuticals, many people (especially older adults) turn to complementary medicines. And why not–these dietary supplements are natural, usually plant-based products, and available without a prescription. What could possibly go wrong? Plenty, as two recent articles reminded me. So if omega-3 fatty acids, St. John’s wort and gingko tablets line the shelves
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You’re counting calories and walking daily, but still have problems controlling your weight. While calories do remain king when it comes to dropping pounds, scientists are finding other behavioral and environmental factors that also influence weight. These strategies may be especially important for Baby Boomers and seniors. So read on to discover non-food methods you
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Or nuts, or certain fruits and vegetables, or even whole grains? What if dietary interventions for mental illness could complement (or maybe even replace) medications–with none of the side effects and a lot less expense? Welcome to the new field of nutritional psychiatry! If It’s Good For the Heart… Think about it. The same blood
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I love to see Baby Boomers and seniors exercise; I cringe to I see the mistakes they make! So kudos if you’ve finally made physical activity a regular part of your life. Now, to maximize your efforts, here are 5 errors you’ll want to avoid: Mistake #1: Cardio only While cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise is vital
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As a trainer, I’m constantly looking for ways to challenge my Baby Boomer and senior clients to burn more calories and become more efficient in their exercise routines. One approach that people commonly overlook is adding compound exercises into their fitness routines. But just what is are compound exercises, and why are they so effective?
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Let me guess! It’s convenient, social and very tasty! Commercials lure you into the belly of this beast all day long. And regardless of its cost (and there are many!), you partake more often than you’d like to admit: dining out! A National Pastime Whether you’re busy still working or “busy” enjoying retirement, many people
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Imagine enjoying your favorite ice cream concoction while lounging on the sofa watching TV one summer afternoon. Sounds idyllic, doesn’t it?–until it feels like a full-grown elephant parks itself on your chest! Being almost 90 lb. overweight and suffering from high blood pressure, you’ve heard about this symptom before. You check online and confirm your
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It’s February–a month to celebrate all things of the heart! While the American Heart Association uses this time to remind us that heart disease is still our number one killer, romantics everywhere dedicate themselves to finding that one special gift for their loved ones. Frequently this means indulgent foods, but is it possible to celebrate
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What if you could counter the effects of aging on the brain–loss of blood flow and oxygen to the area, a decrease in brain volume and the death of brain cells? And what if you could do that all without medication? Interested (who wouldn’t be)? Read on… The Aging Brain Scientists once believed that our
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