exercise
Yoga Does A Body Good
Fitness trendsetters are onto something that ancient yogis knew thousands of years ago—yoga feels good and can help you stay healthy and fit. If you’re looking for a gentle form of exercise that feels great and can help you tone your body, look no further than the yoga mat. What Exactly is Yoga? Yoga is
How To Unlock The Holiday Spirit
As the holidays approach, a level of enthusiasm, anticipation, and excitement swirl around us. The streets and houses light up with the colors of Christmas. Stores glitter with the wonders of the season to entice shoppers to buy. Family gatherings, parties, and endless holiday treats beckon us to eat, drink, and be merry. And, while
Designing a Quality Life to Help You Age Well
We all come from different backgrounds and have different health histories. The key to living the life you want is accepting where your body is at right now. Some of us have worked hard and exercised (maybe to an extreme) most of our lives. Others have been too sedentary for too long and desire to
Exercise and Pollution On Your Health
It’s a classic catch-22. You want to do something good for yourself by going for a run, but do the benefits outweigh the risks of exercising in heavily polluted air? Aerobic exercise is indeed one of the cornerstones of health, but it turns out that aerobic activity and pollution really don’t mix. If you live
It’s The Little Things That Matter
The goal for most of us will be to age gracefully. Aging well and aging gracefully have different meanings to different people. Your genetics, past beliefs, current realities, and even your expectations for the future will all have an impact on how you age. Even luck is likely to have a greater impact than you
Habits You Never Knew Were Aging Your Brain
From the walk you skipped this morning to the snacks you’ll have before bedtime, your daily choices may have a big impact on your risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Here are the top ways you’re speeding the decline of your mind. You eat crummy food As far as your brain is concerned, you
Why Exercise Boosts Mood and Energy
Feeling sluggish, tired, and sleepy? Just don’t have any energy to do what you need to do? Skip the extra cups of java and hours of sleeping in, and head to the gym. According to Robert Gotlin, DO, a specialist in sports medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital and Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City,
Be Mindful Of Your Well Being
As demanding as life can get, no wonder there isn’t much time to take care of ourselves. It is far too easy to get caught up in the daily routine to spend much time on what it means to live a healthy, meaningful life. In our 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond, we become less invincible
Is Back Or Sciatic Pain Preventing You From Reaching Your Exercise Goals?
We all know the importance of exercise, fitness, and generally staying active in order to age well. Exercise is a critical component in maintaining a long life span and health span. For many, exercise and fitness is a way to have fun and stay in shape. Others use activity to manage stress or chronic illnesses
Ways To Keep Your Brain Young
Every brain changes with age, and mental function changes along with it. Mental decline is common, and it’s one of the most feared consequences of aging. But cognitive impairment is not inevitable. Here are 12 ways you can help maintain brain function. (1) Get mental stimulation Through research with mice and humans, scientists have found