Strength training doesn’t necessarily mean hitting the weights so hard that you wind up looking like a muscle-bound bodybuilder. Even working light dumbbells can provide major health benefits. Yes, you’ll build up your muscles, but the main purpose of strength training is to help your overall well-being for the long term. How Important is Strength … Continue reading “Why You Should Start Lifting Weights (plus, beginner safety tips)”
Eat This, Do This, AVOID THAT to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease
Life’s tough. You spend most of it figuring out what it is you need to do just to get through it. And, by the time you’re nearing retirement, your habits are pretty much set in stone. You’ve earned them, right? But, does it always pay to be stubborn? To stick to your regular patterns? It … Continue reading “Eat This, Do This, AVOID THAT to Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease”
A Bad Memory May Actually Be A Good Thing (here’s why)
Quick – who was named Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl 50? What was the name of your third grade teacher? If you don’t remember, that’s probably not a bad thing. It’s actually quite positive in most instances, because research suggests it could help you make smarter decisions. Here’s some information on why you shouldn’t … Continue reading “A Bad Memory May Actually Be A Good Thing (here’s why)”
How To Build A Mason Jar Salad (And What To Put In It!)
Mason jars are a popular trend these days. Just do a quick search on Pinterest or Google and you’ll find them filled with many things, such as candles, sand, flowers, cocktails, and (brace yourself) even salad ingredients! That’s right…They’re called Mason jar salads. Convenient to take to work or school, these ‘salads in a jar’ … Continue reading “How To Build A Mason Jar Salad (And What To Put In It!)”
Bottled vs Tap Water: Choosing the Healthiest Water?
It’s 100 degrees in the shade, and you’ve just come in from walking the dogs. Do you grab a bottled water from the fridge or a glass from the cabinet and fill up from the faucet? Is there such a thing as the ‘healthiest water’? We’ll examine these questions and more… Regulating Water Water is … Continue reading “Bottled vs Tap Water: Choosing the Healthiest Water?”
Dog Owners Are Healthier! (6 reasons why)
So you’re one of the millions of dog owners in the world? Congratulations! You already know how much fun you have with your four-legged friend, but you might not be aware of the health benefits you’re enjoying. Sure, it’s great when he sees you at the end of your workday, with his tail wagging and … Continue reading “Dog Owners Are Healthier! (6 reasons why)”
Feeling Weak in the Knees? (do these simple leg exercises to improve leg strength!)
Trouble walking up stairs… stumbling on uneven ground… creaky knees and ankles – there are lots of simple activities that can let you know your legs aren’t the best they can be. While you can try to ignore the signs, you don’t want to risk a trip or fall that could have been avoided. So … Continue reading “Feeling Weak in the Knees? (do these simple leg exercises to improve leg strength!)”
Type-2 Diabetes Prevention: 7 Steps You Can Take to Avoid it
Type-2 diabetes is no longer known as “adult onset diabetes,” and with good reason. Not only are adults coming down with the disease in record numbers, it’s also showing up in teenagers – and even children. There are more than 20 million people in the U.S. with type-2 diabetes, and approximately 6 million have … Continue reading “Type-2 Diabetes Prevention: 7 Steps You Can Take to Avoid it”
How to Master the Perfect Pushup (5 simple tips)
A perfect pushup can take your chest workout to the next level, and it can also help strengthen your shoulders, arms, hips and legs. In fact, in just a few minutes a day, you can gain major overall body benefits from this old school move. But what’s the best way to do a push-up? Do … Continue reading “How to Master the Perfect Pushup (5 simple tips)”
7 Natural Remedies For Reducing Muscle Pain
Muscle pain can be difficult to tolerate. During the day, it is common to feel pain in the soft tissues of your muscles. Many people experience lower back pain, shoulder aches, and pains in other areas that are overused in the workplace. However, at night the pain often worsens, leaving millions of people just like … Continue reading “7 Natural Remedies For Reducing Muscle Pain”