Not everyone develops osteoporosis. The following factors influence how likely it is that you will develop osteoporosis: Bone mass falls on average approximately 5 % every five years after age 65 Women are more likely to develop osteoporosis than men, because their bone loss begins earlier and menopause brings on a period of rapid bone […]
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Muscle health is vital to overall well-being
Healthy muscles are those that have been worked, stressed and pushed to their limit so that they have enough power and strength to get you through life, especially as you grow older. Why does muscle matter? Muscle is the absolute centerpiece for being healthy, vital, and independent as we grow older. It keeps us strong […]
Increase your immune system with regular exercise
Regular exercise boosts the immune system………unless you overdo it. In moderate amounts, physical activity reduces the risk of upper respiratory tract infection. It works in opposite if you go to extremes. Marathon runners have higher risk of colds after a race, because immune function goes down after a prolonged intense exercise. It is similar with […]
Don’t drink your calories!
If you drink soda, commercial fruit juices and other sweet drinks (like Gatorade) and energy drinks, and you want to improve your health, loose weight and generally feel good, than: Don’t drink your calories! How to do that? Switch to water, unsweetened mineral water and herbal teas. They are best for your thirst and health. […]
Forever young with these foods
Nuts They contain mono unsaturated fats to keep your arteries clear. They also contain levels of precursors of serotonin to boost mood. Eat 1-2 ounces a day; an ounce is about 11 walnuts or 23 almonds. Fish(especially wild salmon, whitefish, catfish, flounder, mahi mahi) They contain artery-clearing omega-3 fatty acids. Eat 13 ounces a week(or […]
Strength training – does yoga count?
What if your strength training comes in less traditional form than dumbbells or machines? Devotees of disciplines like yoga and Pilates say they get all the lean muscle they need from their chosen disciplines. But I disagree. You will build some muscle with yoga asanas (poses) that have you supporting your body weight against gravity, […]
Women and weight lifting
Despite the universally acknowledged health benefits of resistance training, of the 12.7 million women who belong to health clubs, only about half use weight machines and only one-third lift free weights. Weight training – just two times a week is an essential part of the total wellness package. For optimal health and fitness benefits, especially […]