What is the Mediterranean Diet all about? As the name suggests, it is the diet eaten by those who live in areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Researchers noted that those eating this diet were exceptionally healthy. They noted that this pattern of eating helped fight against heart disease, strokes, certain cancers, diabetes, and cognitive … Read more
The best way to get fit at home is to stay fit and avoid the flu in the first place. With flu season around the corner, it is good to have some reminders how the best ways are to take care of yourself. Here are 10 practical ways to avoid the flu naturally. Most experts … Read more
What is intermittent fasting 16 8? The intermittent fasting plan cannot really be called a diet as there are no restricted foods that you may or may not eat. It is a cycle of voluntary abstinence or reduction of food, followed by normal intake of food. Those who are on a 16/8 fast, often don’t … Read more
So, you have been trying to lose weight, and you are stuck. Either that excess weight doesn’t want to budge, or you lose it and it comes right back! So do you want to try an intermittent fasting diet plan? Two big reasons that people tend to gain weight as they age is decreased activity … Read more
As you age your ligaments and tendons tighten. Stretching improves your joints’ ability to carry out daily tasks and physical activities. Studies show that you can maintain your range of motion and flexibility by doing range of motion and flexibility stretches every day. What you really need is stretching exercises for flexibility of movement! Identifying … Read more
Have you taken exercise for granted and have been inactive for too long? What are your fitness goals? Where would you like to be health-wise in 6 months or 1 year from now? Beginning an exercise plan for seniors may be one of the wisest things you can do for your health. It will help … Read more
No matter your age, or your ability, movement is one of the biggest keys to better health. As most of us are aware, we lose muscle mass as we age. Running up a flight of stairs is not as easy as it once was. If we want to keep our body strength at its peak … Read more
As we age, your bones become less dense. We may become more prone to injury. Osteoporosis occurs when the bones become more porous rather than solid and strong. Let’s look at osteoporosis treatment guidelines, and how to build strong bones. Here we can find some helpful information. When osteoporosis affects vertebrae, or the bones of … Read more