As alluring as summer can be, it can also pose significant health risks, such as heat stroke and dehydration. However, you can still have a fun and safe summer outside. Be sure to take no-nonsense precautions and respect Mother Nature (and your wellbeing). As always, eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, limit your alcohol […]
Here’s good news for mature women who think obesity is just part of their DNA. It turns out that exercise lowers their risk of obesity, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from 8,200 women of European ancestry in their 70s. They determined that genetic influences on obesity are strongest in inactive women – […]
It feels like we’re heading into our first more-or-less normal summer in three years. Are you looking forward to being outside in the sunshine? Seeing friends and family who live far away? Getting back to golf or tennis? We all have our favorite summer activities, and we’ve all been limited from enjoying them as much […]
Many of our clients are starting their summer diets right about now. I know I am! After being leaner and more fit last May, I find myself 5 pounds softer this year and not happy about it. As I’m dialing in my macros over the coming months, I’ll also follow my Summer Wellness Diet. It helps me […]
Dainty, tender rib chops command the kind of prices that put them in the special-occasion category. But don’t overlook the cuts from the shoulder, which also deliver big on flavor for a fraction of the price. These chops are plenty tender with no more than a seasoning of salt and pepper and quick sear. A […]
Did you know that exercise is key to maintaining strong bones as you age? It is. The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation is focusing on exercise this month as it marks the annual Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. “Exercising to help achieve good bone health can and should be a family priority and continue throughout […]
Want to play a game of “What’s the Point?” It goes like this. Think of all the times you’ve said “What’s the Point” of doing the right thing for yourself, your family, and your community. Like this: Can you relate? Of course. We call can. So, in the interests of stating the obvious so that […]
After 50, questions about retirement plans are as common as “What’s your major” back in college. It used to be 65 was the standard target for most people. But retirement plans have shifted generationally, along with everything else. And while we often talk about happy retirement being a prime motivator to stay fit after 50, […]
If you still think physical exercise is only good for the body, then check out this latest research that adds to the evidence about mental health. The Journal of American Medical Association’s Psychiatry journal just published an analysis of 15 studies involving 190,000 people to learn more about how exercise lowers depression. Here are some key findings: […]
Tony, a lifelong tennis player, is in his mid-50s now. When he started noticing his game wasn’t as sharp as it used to be, he thought gym workouts might help restore his power and relieve some pain.But the trainer he used ignored Tony’s personal needs and past injuries, even when Tony said he didn’t like […]
