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What is the Human Immune System? The immune system is a complex defense mechanism of the body. It is like an army the body uses to protect itself. The white blood cells are the troops that make up this army. They are made in your bone marrow and are part of the lymphatic system. They … Read more
You do simple stretches every day, like when you turn your head to check for traffic, or reach to hang the clothes on the line (who does that anymore?) We might be in better physical shape if we still did hang out the wash! Gentle stretching exercises do to make a tremendous impact on seniors, … Read more
Did you look in the mirror this morning and notice your hairline is not where it used to be? It is easy to miss the subtle day-by-day changes until one day, you cannot miss the tell-tale sign – some of your hair has gone missing! Why is there hair on my pillow? How do I … Read more
It takes special effort on your part to eat right. Make sure you are doing the best that you can to put the best foods on the table for you to eat. Some people crave salty foods, and others crave sweets. Here is some good news! You can sweeten your foods naturally. You can stay … Read more
Did you know that there are different kinds of fat? And did you know that one type of fat is harder on your body than any other kind of fat. Visceral fat is known to be the worst kind of fat to carry around. Let’s look at how to stay fit by losing the most … Read more
Grip strength, for an athlete, is defined as “the muscular power and force that can be generated by the hands.” Every day you do activities that require dexterity in your arms and hands. Opening a jar requires a good grip. Science tells us that our health can be predicted by our grip. Let’s explore how … Read more
A healthy diet should leave us feeling fit and having energy for everyday tasks – not having that mid-morning or mid-afternoon slump. Many diets today are more plant-based, focusing on cutting down on excess sugar and salt. But which diet plan is best for me? You may wonder. Take a look at the ones listed … Read more
Do you lie awake and wish for a good night’s sleep? Perhaps your circadian rhythm may be off. You may wonder, Why am I sleepy but can’t sleep? There are a number of reasons that this may happen. We can look at 8 causes of insomnia, how insomnia affects our fitness and our health, and … Read more
It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t need to keep everyone inside. Put on those mittens, pull on those warm winter socks and get outside! Get your heart racing, and your muscles moving, and enjoy some family friendly wintertime fitness activities. Have an awesome time with your family. The kids will love you for … Read more
If one parent is overweight, there is a 50% chance that their children will be overweight. Couch potato kids: how to get your kids excited about fitness. There are some indicators that you have a couch potato kid in your home if: They are: Bored all the time. Gaining weight. Don’t sleep well at night. … Read more