8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years If you want to live a long life, health experts say maintaining healthy eating habits and staying physically active can go a long way in fulfilling this goal. Lending support to the experts are previously published studies that show how a healthy lifestyle can contribute to … Continue reading “8 Habits That Could Extend Your Life 24 Years”
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Live Long And Well
Live Long And Well When Elizabeth Francis celebrated her birthday in July, the Houston, Texas resident earned a title that few people have ever achieved: Francis is the oldest living person in Texas. Now, Francis’ age of 114 places her in the unique class of supercentenarians—people who are 110 years old or older. The great-great-grandmother … Continue reading “Live Long And Well”
Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps?
Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps? Hitting 10,000 steps a day was once considered the “gold standard” for daily physical activity. A new study, however, says that people can still reach their physical activity goals and enjoy health benefits with fewer steps. The study, published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology in August, found … Continue reading “Walking: Do You Need 10,000 Steps?”
As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training?
As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training? Strength, balance, and flexibility are key factors for people of all ages to live a quality life and are of even greater importance to older adults. The loss or lessening of any of these factors for people 65 and over can mean the difference … Continue reading “As You Age, What’s More Important—Stretching, Balance Work or Strength Training?”
Protein Power: How Much Is Good?
Protein Power: How Much Is Good? Proteins are essential to the body, but the question most often asked is how much you should consume daily. Nutrition experts say the amount of protein you need depends on many factors, such as your age, activity levels, gender, weight, and health status. The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for … Continue reading “Protein Power: How Much Is Good?”
Japan’s Oldest People Do This 5-minute Exercise Every Day
Japan’s Oldest People Do This 5-minute Exercise Every Day There’s a Japanese proverb that says, “Only staying active will make you want to live a hundred years.” Apparently, this is more than just a traditional saying in Japan. Authors Héctor García and Francesc Miralles discovered that Japan has some of the world’s longest-living people and … Continue reading “Japan’s Oldest People Do This 5-minute Exercise Every Day”
Walking Properly
Walking Properly Tim Dowling thought he was already good at walking—until he met Joanna Hall, a movement specialist and fitness expert who developed walking techniques now used by people around the world. Dowling, a contributing writer to The Guardian, was skeptical that learning how to walk better could result in huge health benefits. But, he … Continue reading “Walking Properly”
The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists
The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists If you enjoy gardening, then you know the physical effort it takes to raise fruits and vegetables. Digging, planting, weeding, and watering are all part of the process, but it’s worth it when the produce comes out of the ground and onto your plate. … Continue reading “The Secret To A Healthy Heart? It’s Not Running, Say Scientists”
Higher Leg Muscle Strength Associated With Lower Risk Of Heart Failure After A Heart Attack
Higher Leg Muscle Strength Associated With Lower Risk Of Heart Failure After A Heart Attack Anyone who goes to a gym or who exercises on a regular basis knows the importance of Leg Day—a day of workouts that focus on the legs, hamstrings, quadriceps, and glutes. While lower body exercises like squats, lunges, and calf … Continue reading “Higher Leg Muscle Strength Associated With Lower Risk Of Heart Failure After A Heart Attack”
What Makes A Great Life?
What Makes A Great Life? Gallup Inc. has given a variety of surveys over the years, but one of the most comprehensive of them all is its “well-being” survey which the organization wanted to discover: What makes a great life? Gallup first asked the question in 2006 about well-being, which is used interchangeably with “happiness.” … Continue reading “What Makes A Great Life?”
