Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or in extreme cases, bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. A good first step in preventing and reducing osteoporosis risk is to get screened with a bone density test. It takes about five minutes and is a simple, painless process. For the…
When you live an active lifestyle, you might not think about what your body needs post workout. However, rest and recovery after exercise is essential to muscle and tissue repair and strength building. After heavy use, a muscle needs anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to repair and rebuild. Working it too hard or too soon can… Read more »
Winter is here and with it comes that arctic winter air. Unfortunately, for those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA), the cooler temperatures can cause an increase in discomfort. Luckily, if your OA is weather sensitive, there are solutions. A study of people with osteoarthritis published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders asked participants if and how weather influenced their pain. Of the 712 people… Read more »
The Mediterranean diet is a primarily plant-based eating plan that includes daily intake of whole grains, olive oil, fruits, vegetables, beans and other legumes, nuts, herbs, and spices. Other foods like animal proteins are eaten in smaller quantities, with the preferred animal protein being fish and seafood. The health benefits are numerous.
The Mediterranean diet has been around for a while now, but still ranks number one. For the sixth year in a row, the Mediterranean style of eating earned the title of best overall diet, according to 2023 ratings recently announced by U.S. News & World Report. Meals from the sunny Mediterranean also ranked first in the categories of…
The weather outside may be frightful in many parts of the country…but that doesn’t mean you have to skip your winter workout! In fact, there are many health benefits to continuing your fitness routine even in the chilly temperatures. Here are some tips to keep you moving, when everything around you is frozen.
The New Year is here and with it come the promises of being better. But what does that mean? Studies have repeatedly shown that fad diets and exercise crazes are not the way to go. Instead, experts recommend a more holistic approach to living a healthy lifestyle. Want to get started? Try these tips:
If you’ve ever spent a night tossing and turning, you already know how you’ll feel the next day — tired, groggy, and out of sorts. Sleep deprivation can be caused by stress, depression, poor eating habits, or a condition such as sleep apnea. And while you may not think your sleeplessness has consequences, there are…
The New Year is approaching and if you’re like most of us, you’re thinking of resolutions and how you want to improve in 2023. Weight management is often at the top of the list. This year, instead of giving up on your goals two weeks in, try implementing these study-proven strategies to help you stay on track…
No one looks forward to getting older, but the aging process can’t be avoided. You can at least slow things down with the foods you choose to eat. Healthy aging can best be accomplished by incorporating antioxidant-rich foods into your diet. Antioxidants are compounds found in food that can help combat damage to cells by removing free…