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The Benefits of Strength Training for the Elderly

The Benefits of Strength Training for the Elderly

Feeling a little like a chicken trapped in a coop?  Got a bad case of cabin…never mind, bad choice of words.  Got some free time on your hands?  Ever heard of sarcopenia?  I’m guessing your answers are “yes; you’re right, that is a bad choice 

Why and How to Quit Soda

Why and How to Quit Soda

Or pop, or Coke, or whatever you call it where you live, it can only mean good things for your health if you can get off it.  However, quitting soda, like so many other things, is easier said than done.  Perhaps if you had the 

10 Simple Steps to Get in Shape for Summer (Emphasis on the Simple)

10 Simple Steps to Get in Shape for Summer (Emphasis on the Simple)

11 weeks, that’s all you have until Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer.  Are you ready to expose more of your body to the public?  If you’re like most, the answer to that question is a definitive “no!”  Not to worry, avid reader, 

Observe World Kidney Day with Us, Your Kidneys

Observe World Kidney Day with Us, Your Kidneys

Hey, what’s up?  We’re just taking a short break from filtering your blood to let you know that the globe has a day dedicated to us, your kidneys!  Can you believe that?  On Thursday, March 12, the earth will dedicate a day to two bean-shaped, 

Take it Slow: The Benefits of Slow Eating

Take it Slow: The Benefits of Slow Eating

I’m guessing you’re familiar with the old saying, “eat, drink and be merry.”  I think we need a 21st century update along the lines of “eat (slowly), drink (water), and be (more) merry.”  Perhaps the easiest thing one can do to lose or maintain weight 

Shrove Tuesday is Coming…Don’t Forget to Eat Your Pancakes

Shrove Tuesday is Coming…Don’t Forget to Eat Your Pancakes

As we all know, religious holidays or observances are celebrated or honored different ways in different countries and/or across faiths and those associated with Lent and Easter are no different.  Shrove Tuesday, the day prior to Ash Wednesday, has two nicknames depending upon where you’re 

Top Ten Health and Wellness Trends for 2020

Top Ten Health and Wellness Trends for 2020

Just a short intro here as I don’t want this post to be excessively long…It seems we’re at a crossroad here with health and wellness, a dichotomy, if you will.  I noticed these trends can be divided into two categories, those that incorporate technology and 

The Benefits of Eating at Home

The Benefits of Eating at Home

The benefits of eating at home are myriad as shown in study after study.  Yet, less than 1/3 of American families sit down for meals more than twice per week and almost half of adults eat their meals alone, a screen and/or work desk usually 

What, Exactly, is Aerobic Exercise?

What, Exactly, is Aerobic Exercise?

Having served as a high school cross country and track coach for the past 20 years, this topic is near and dear to my heart…get the “heart” reference?…aerobic exercise…heart…get it? Of course you do! Even if you only have a rudimentary understanding of aerobic exercise, 

Health Tips for the Men in your Life

Health Tips for the Men in your Life

Yes, some of the following health tips can be applied to women as well, such as eating well, exercising and ending unhealthy habits.  However, men tend to be more reluctant to incorporate this advice into their lives.  Is this due to feelings of invulnerability and