Have you heard of sprint interval training? For postmenopausal women who are gaining fat, losing muscle, and are prone to injuries, sprint interval training, or SIT, could be your new best friend. A recent study on postmenopausal women showed that SIT sessions decreased fat and increased lean muscle. That’s a big deal because cardio in any form rarely increases lean muscle tissue. Its association with fat burning or calorie burning is widely accepted, yet SIT seemingly is a two-for-one. Sprint interval training involves “sprinting” or pushing yourself for a few seconds, followed by a recovery ..read more

If you think these surprisingly unhealthy diet foods are helping you reduce fat and calories, you might want to think again. Sometimes, eating the fuller-fat version of a food is actually the healthier option because to get the fat and calories out of food, it needs to be processed, and science consistently tells us that’s not always a healthy option. If you’ve grown a fondness for one of the foods on the list, you might still eat it occasionally, but as with everything, do it in moderation. Having a diet soda once a week if you’re dead tired isn’t going to be the end-all of your health journe ..read more

Keto. Paleo. Plant-based. Mediterranean. Macro-counting. When it comes to diets, there are as many different ways to eat as there are foods to eat, and finding the plan that works for you can be challenging. But rather than focus on WHAT you eat, maybe you should try focusing on WHEN you eat. That’s the idea behind and one of the rules for Intermittent Fasting, or IF, as it’s more commonly known. Less of a diet than a lifestyle, IF works by limiting all calorie consumption to a specific window of time, followed by a period of fasting. According to research done by Johns Hopkins neuroscientist ..read more

“It’s just a vanity thing,” women will say when they want exercises for the butt. It might be, but it is also a smart thing for injury prevention. A firmer butt is a more functional butt. How to build a firmer butt when you are 50 or older gets trickier. Let’s face it. None of us ever got compliments for being out of shape. Of course, we want to look good, and if that’s what motivates you, so be it. My mantra is: look good, feel good, and you’ll do good. The muscles of your backside primarily include your gluteus maximus and gluteus medius. You want to focus on exercises that target them, as w ..read more

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I remember that as I got older, my mom was asking more often for me to open jars and cans for her in the kitchen. She would always say that she had terrible grip strength, and it was difficult for her to do some of these types of tasks that had once not been a problem. I always felt like a hero when I was able to step in and take care of the problem. I also just resigned myself to the fact that the loss of strength in the hand was inevitable, and I never thought much about how the growing weakness in the hands as we age is also related to our overall health. I also hadn’t given much thought to ..read more

As you age, it becomes harder for you to lose fat. About the time you begin to experience menopause, you tend to notice you’re a bit more tired around noon, and you don’t always have the energy you need to exercise as you should. Part of the reason for this is that your metabolism is changing, and your hormone production is changing and slowing down. With metabolism and hormone changes come mood swings, a mess of unwanted pounds, and feelings about the fact that you are getting older. 1. Get Your Hormones Checked With the decline of progesterone, testosterone, and other hormones, our body beg ..read more

Many diet fads come and go, but some withstand that test of time. For instance, take the Mayr Diet. This diet has been around for nearly 100 years, and it’s been endorsed by well-known health experts and celebrities. But is it effective? Read on to find out. What is the Mayr Diet? The Mayr Diet was created in the 1920s by Austrian physician Dr. Franz Xaver Mayr. Mayr believed that people were harming their digestive systems through their foods and eating habits. He developed a diet that involves eliminating certain foods from your diet to boost weight loss, optimize wellness, and improve dige ..read more

As children, we’re taught that Vitamin D is critical for our bodies, mainly for building strong bones. But it turns out it’s good for a whole lot more than that. Recent research shows the right amount of vitamin D can actually help lead to remarkable improvements in our health. But how much is enough, or too much, and what kinds of health improvements are we talking about here? The Health Benefits of Vitamin D The National Institutes of Health, or NIH, recommends a daily dose of 600 IU, or 15 mcg, of vitamin D supplements. They warn that higher doses could be dangerous in some people, but exp ..read more

Avocado, often referred to as nature’s butter, is not only delicious but also packed with numerous health benefits. From healthy fats to a plethora of vitamins and minerals, avocados are a nutritional powerhouse that can contribute to your overall well-being. Let’s delve into the various health benefits of avocados and explore five delightful recipes that showcase their versatility. Health Benefits of Avocados: Rich in Healthy Fats: Avocados are renowned for their high content of monounsaturated fats, particularly oleic acid, which is beneficial for heart health. These healthy fats help lowe ..read more