Research shows that certain foods can dramatically help to reduce free radical damage and slow the aging process. By making smarter food choices, you just might be able to add years to your life. These “superfoods” pack a powerful nutritional punch and are rich in antioxidants known to fight the damaging effects of free radicals. … Read more »
September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness about the positive aspects of growing older. One recent study found that despite the physical and mental toll of time, people feel better as they age, not worse. As part of the UCSD and Stanford University Successful Aging Evaluation Study (SAGE), researchers asked more than… Read more »
Getting creative and sneaking in a mini workout during your lunch break makes smart use of your time while giving you an energy boost. And when done right, you won’t even look like you broke a sweat. Most of these suggestions get you away from your desk while changing the definition of taking a lunch… Read more »
After a long time, many of us are headed back to the office. It’s been kind of nice not having to think about packing a lunch. It can be daunting trying to come up with ideas that pack well and will taste great. And if you don’t have a microwave at work, you’ll need to stick with options… Read more »
Inflammation is part of the body’s normal immune response; without it, we can’t heal. But recent studies have shown that chronic inflammation is a leading cause of many diseases including psoriasis, allergies, asthma, heart disease, and arthritis. Foods high in sugar and saturated fats can spur inflammation by causing the immune system to overreact. Eat… Read more »
Recent research has pointed toward probiotics as a possible treatment for skin ailments including acne and psoriasis. Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells build up forming scales and itchy, dry patches. It is thought to be an autoimmune system disease that can be triggered by infections, stress and cold temperatures. Given that 80… Read more »
August is National Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes painful scaling, itching and inflammation. It happens when skill cells grow too quickly. Normally, our skin cells grow slowly and flake off every four weeks allowing space for new skin cells to take their place. However, those suffering from psoriasis experience… Read more »
If you suffer from chronic pain and discomfort, your body is in an inflammatory state. Unfortunately, inflammation is like a double-edged sword. It’s your body’s way of healing cell damage. But in overdrive, it becomes dangerous and can lead to conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are five inflammation inducing foods… Read more »
Staying active as you get older doesn’t need to be complicated. But it is important to incorporate various types of exercise into your daily routine. This will help reduce monotony thereby increasing your chances of sticking with it. By changing things up, you will also increase the overall health benefits of the exercise. There are… Read more »
When summer started, you may have had grand plans for revamping your fitness routine. More daylight hours, nice weather and the vision of a beach-ready body were all the motivation you needed to get out there. But now, it seems like summer is almost over and your motivation is rapidly dwindling – you’ve got the… Read more »