How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior? If there’s one complaint that older adults have in common, it’s a lack of energy. For instance, the activities that older adults had energy for a few years ago may now cause them to run out of steam. Older adults experience tiredness and fatigue primarily due … Continue reading “How Can I Get More Energy As A Senior?”
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Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits
Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits Al Roker, the popular weather forecaster on NBC’s Today Show, reached a milestone in his walking routine. Roker, who has chronicled his weight loss journey for the past two decades on the morning show, recently walked more than 10,000 steps a day for 210 days straight. With … Continue reading “Walking: Start Doing It For The Health Benefits”
Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits
Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits If certain types of cancer run in your family, you may want to start eating slightly green bananas. That’s because the resistant starch in unripe bananas can reduce the risk of some cancers by more than 60 percent, according to a 20-year international study. The Colorectal Adenoma/Carcinoma … Continue reading “Cancer Study Proves Eating Unripe Bananas Has Benefits”
Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet
Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet Parkinson’s disease poses a challenge to those who are diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder. However, studies are showing that along with medication, there are two important ways to fight the disease: diet and exercise. The Parkinson’s Foundation reports that nearly one million people in the United States are living … Continue reading “Fighting Parkinson’s With Health and Diet”
Diabetes: Tips and Info
Diabetes: Tips and Info Do you stay hungry but feel your food isn’t giving you the energy you need to make it through the day? Do you make frequent trips to the bathroom, especially at night? If this is happening to you, you may be at risk for diabetes, a chronic disease that can lead … Continue reading “Diabetes: Tips and Info”
Walk On: Benefits of Walking
Walk On: Benefits of Walking Al Roker has been on a weight loss journey for the past two decades. Al, a meteorologist, and co-anchor of NBC’s TODAY show underwent gastric bypass surgery when he was 340 pounds and wore size 54 Levi jeans. Maintaining his weight has been a struggle, but Al says, “I’m never … Continue reading “Walk On: Benefits of Walking”
Rejuvenate Your Immune System
Rejuvenate Your Immune System The immune system plays a vital role in helping the body fight against infectious diseases. But, the fight gets harder with older adults since the immune system does not offer the same protection as it once did. As a result, people over 65 become significantly more susceptible to infectious diseases. This … Continue reading “Rejuvenate Your Immune System”
A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood
A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood When you think of the favorite foods of men between the ages of 18 and 24, the Mediterranean diet would probably not come to mind. Yet, a new study found that the Mediterranean diet, which has an abundance of plant-based foods, may improve depression … Continue reading “A Study On Depression Reveals The Best Diet To Boost Mood”
5 types of foods that can make you ‘tired and stressed’ Harvard nutritionist
5 types of foods that can make you ‘tired and stressed’ Harvard nutritionist Have you ever had a delicious fried chicken dinner topped off by a sugary soft drink, only to feel a bit down and somewhat sluggish shortly afterward? It goes without saying that fried foods impact your weight and heart health. But what … Continue reading “5 types of foods that can make you ‘tired and stressed’ Harvard nutritionist”
Are Morning Walks Good For You?
Are Morning Walks Good For You? Tracee Herbaugh, a writer and journalist in the Boston area, wanted to shake up her morning routine. So, after dropping off her children at the bus stop, Tracee decided to walk in her neighborhood, even on cold and blustery mornings. Tracee said she chose to walk early in the … Continue reading “Are Morning Walks Good For You?”