For everyone out there who thinks cardio is the only exercise you need, think again. Particularly as we get older, muscle is an essential component of healthy living. Here’s why. As we get older, we naturally lose muscle if we don’t maintain/build it: up to 3-5 percent loss per decade, beginning as young as age […]
Unfortunately, the world is collectively spending more time sitting around these days, and as you might expect, COVID-19 is the culprit. When gyms, parks, athletic facilities close; when all but essential workers stay at home all day; and when constant media reports keep us glued to our proverbial seats (in modern terms, our cellphones, computers, […]
Your initial reaction when COVID-19 prompted stay-at-home orders and shuttering of non-essential businesses such as your local gym may have been, How am I possibly going to maintain my exercise routine? Hopefully by now, you’ve figured out a few workarounds; here’s a simple suggestion that can reap big fitness benefits, now and in the post-COVID […]
While the pharmaceutical industry rushes at breakneck speed to produce a vaccine that will protect us from the coronavirus, health and wellness experts, particularly those with a nutritional background, understand that strengthening the body’s immune system may be the ultimate protection. In fact, in addition to the growing body of research suggesting vitamin D can […]
Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids found in fish (especially cold-water fish such as salmon), nuts and seeds, plant oils, and of course, as supplements. Whatever the source, you should make sure you’re getting plenty of omega-3s in your diet, because these important fatty acids can help prevent cardiovascular disease. The latest evidence comes […]
