Sometimes it feels like the number of things that stop working in your body directly correlates to the number candles on your birthday cake. But you can regain some control in a number of ways — and improving your strength is one of them. Muscle strength is important for bone health, balance and just being […]
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“Eat less and exercise more.” You’ve heard this before. The surefire way to lose weight… Unfortunately, it’s REALLY bad advice. Here are 10 reasons why simply ‘eating less’ is bad for you. – It slows down your metabolism (lowering of thyroid, increase in cortisol). – It increases hunger and cravings. – It will cause binge
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According to the American Heart Association, eating a heart-healthy diet is important for managing your blood pressure and reducing your risk of heart attack, heart disease, stroke and other diseases. Research has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood
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While older men and women needn’t become powerlifters, athletes who lift massive weights, experts say strength training — using weights heavier than you might expect — can be an important component of a healthy future. Beginning about age 30, men and women lose muscle mass at about the rate of 10 percent per decade until
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