Summer is officially here and most of us aren’t as motivated to tackle our weight loss goals as we were when we made our New Year’s resolutions. If summer snuck up on you this year and you haven’t achieved your weight loss goals, don’t get discouraged. There’s still time to shed a few extra pounds,…
The Benefits of Taking B Vitamins
Good nutrition is tied to good health, as well as the prevention and treatment of many conditions. Getting the recommended amounts of vitamins each day is an important part of the nutrition equation, and B vitamins in particular are essential for preventive care. Abundant in green vegetables, whole or fortified grains, dairy, and meats, B…
Four Fantastic Summer Fitness Options
Summer is here and with it, the warm weather. So, take your daily exercise outside and enjoy the many health benefits that come from staying fit. Research shows that exercising daily helps energize you, maintain your optimum weight and even boosts your mood, while warding off illness. Here are four fantastic summer fitness options:
The Best Brain Boosting Foods
Healthy eating decreases your risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. According to a recent study, we can add brain health to that list of benefits. An international team of researchers found that seniors who consumed the most nutritious brain boosting food had a nearly 25 percent reduction in the risk of mental decline compared…
Tips for Healthy Summer Skin
Summer weather is officially here in many parts of the country. It can be a welcome change from the cooler, rainy spring season, but the summer sun and heat can really take a toll on your skin, hair, and body. That certainly doesn’t mean you have stay inside — with a little care and a…
You Probably Need More Magnesium
You know calcium, iron and zinc are vital nutrients your body needs. But did you know you also need magnesium? Magnesium is vital for many of the body’s functions—it plays a key role in your immune system, nerves, and muscles, and helps keep your heart and bones strong. It was once commonly accepted that magnesium…
Poll Finds Seniors Struggle with Sleep
A recent poll of 1,065 of the nation’s seniors found that nearly half of individuals between the ages of 65 and 80 in the United States struggle with sleep. A staggering 1 in 3 said they regularly take something to help them sleep. Over half of those polled believe that sleep difficulties are a normal… Read more »
Heartburn? Skip These Foods
According to the National Library of Medicine, more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month. Some studies suggest that more than 15 million Americans experience heartburn symptoms each day. The symptoms of heartburn are a tight, painful feeling through your chest caused by acid reflux, which happens when stomach acid is…
What Do You Know About Prostate Health?
What do you know about prostate health? Over the last twenty years, the number of younger men diagnosed with prostate cancer has increased nearly six times. Over 10 percent of new prostate cancer diagnoses in the U.S. occur in men younger than 55 years old. In younger men, doctors are finding the disease is often…
Benefits of Whey Protein for Men
Men can benefit from whey protein. How? Whey protein is a complete, high-quality protein that contains all of the essential amino acids. It is highly digestible, absorbed quickly in comparison to other types of protein, and is one of the best dietary sources of protein available. There are numerous men’s health benefits of whey protein, including: Men…