More and more fitness enthusiasts—and regular people—are discovering the benefits of resistance band workouts. These specially constructed bands are provide continuous resistance to body movements. The workouts can be vigorous, and even challenging. No matter what, the bands reduce the risk of injury prevalent with some other resistance exercises like weight training. The… Continue reading Benefits of Band Workouts
Because we assume that it happens automatically, we tend to tolerate poor sleep. That’s a huge mistake because high-quality sleep may be the golden key that unlocks whole-life health. The opposite is also true: disrupted and poor-quality sleep contribute to a host of serious chronic diseases, according to the National Institutes of Health and supported… Continue reading Secrets to Better Sleep
Basking in the sun is one of the great joys of summer. However, indulge your inner sun worshipper without wearing sunglasses and you may wind up regretting it. Just like your skin, your eyes are extremely sensitive to the sun’s UV rays. In fact, overexposure to UV light can lead to a range of eye… Continue reading The Eye-Health Guide to Sunglasses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 47 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from hypertension—more commonly known as high blood pressure—which is defined as readings of more than 130 over 80 (systolic over diastolic). Although hypertension can be easy to ignore, it can also be a silent killer,… Continue reading Natural Ways to Manage Hypertension
“Fake it ‘till you make it,” is a trite and common saying in modern American culture, but that notion is the source of a great deal of anxiety, angst, and even depression. According to research published in 2020, in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, 82 percent of adults report struggling with Imposter Syndrome (called… Continue reading Combatting Imposter Syndrome
Unlike other exercises, stretching is simple and easy, and can even be energizing. More importantly, a regular routine of full-body stretching helps ensure you maintain good balance as you age and can reinforce healthy musculoskeletal practices like proper posture when sitting and standing, and surefooted walking over uneven terrain. Make stretching a regular… Continue reading 5 Simple Stretches for Lifelong Flexibility
An ongoing and growing body of research is increasingly linking vitamin D deficiency with diabetes factors. The evidence suggests that supplementation may play a part in preventing onset of Type 2 diabetes. Several studies completed over the last 10 years have indicated that a lack of vitamin D can lead to the insulin… Continue reading Vitamin D and Diabetes
Cataracts, the gradual, progressive clouding of eye lenses, are a common condition of aging. Your eye’s lens is positioned right behind the colored part of the eyeball. Although a cataract can occur and progress in different ways, all cases eventually interfere with normal vision. Left untreated, cataracts can block vision entirely. In most cases, both… Continue reading Cataract Lens Options
Joint health is a gateway to fitness, just as joint diseases such as arthritis can lead to an unhealthy, sedentary lifestyle. The trick is to keep moving, but moving in ways that don’t damage—or exacerbate existing damage in—joints. The good news is that a joint-focused physical activity program is a wonderful whole-life practice. … Continue reading Smart Exercising for Joint Health
Anyone who has ever indulged in the guilty pleasure of a “comfort food” meal knows full well the powerful psychological effect of certain consumables. In the case of comfort foods, a mood boost is the consequence of a sugar and fat overload. Unfortunately, the effect is short lived, and typical comfort foods produce unhealthy physical… Continue reading The Best Depression-Fighting Foods
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