When The Who sang those lyrics they might have been thinking about getting older. There is debate about whether the song is about alienation or a generational contempt for age and all that comes with it. However, as many rock musicians have proven, acting like you don’t care about having a long life or pretending as if you will never …
Simple Tips for Keeping your Bones Healthy
A couple of headline-grabbing studies recently reminds us of the importance of context. An association is not causation and everything we do can have an effect on our overall health. Relying on one thing to keep you fit and healthy is not going to do it. Especially when it comes to keeping our bones healthy. The first headline “Vegetarians are …
COVID & the health consequences
Lessons from the Tour Part 2 The Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) is responsible for organizing the Tour de France and other cycling races. It was criticized for its COVID testing protocols on the rest days. The ASO is not testing properly. It is barely doing the minimum. Maybe they are hoping that the “if we ignore it, it will go …
Are vitamins a waste of money?
Do you take a multivitamin or other supplement? Do you think it is worth the extra expense? If you do you are not alone, in 2021 Americans spent $50 billion dollars on vitamins and supplements. Should you take vitamins or are they a waste of money? The answer to this question, like all things in health and fitness is… It …
Health Promotion Tips for the Summer
Summertime means longer days and time at the beach, or the pool, and outdoorcookouts. But while these activities are fun, they also put you at risk for sunburn,dehydration, heat exhaustion, and other problems. To stay safe this summer, followthese simple steps to avoid the most common health risks associated with the warmermonths. Eating healthy foods and drinking plenty of water …
Do You Eat Too Much? Maybe, Maybe Not.
Everyone eats three extra cheeseburgers worth of calories a day? True or false? For perspective that is about 900 calories or 3/4 of a bag of chips, 8 glasses of wine, 18 apples, 30 cups of broccoli, 18 cups of watermelon or 300 cherry tomatoes. A new study examining whether overweight people ate more than they reported when compared to …
5 Ways a Good Night’s Sleep Improves Your Health
Losing sleep can change your health. If you have a chronic condition it is even more important to make sleep a healthy habit. Here are five ways that lack of sleep can affect your health. Weight. Sleeping less than 6 hours a night increases weight gain even in children. People who sleep 8 hours a night have the lowest rates …
5 things to know about sleep and exercise
Sleep is critical for good health, but how does sleep affect your workouts? Here are 5 things to consider when you skimp on sleep or want to work out after a restless night. You need 7-9 hours of sleep to function optimally. Anything less will increase levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, which also leads to an accumulation of belly …
Improve your memory with this one technique
There is an easy way to improve your memory, keep your mind sharp as you age and relax. The best part is that it only takes 10 minutes a day.
Stress Makes Your Brain More Susceptible to Stress
Stress changes our brains. Your brain, like your muscles, has limited resources, meaning when one part of your brain is active, other regions are not. While you are active, working muscles get increased blood flow while it is diverted from other areas. That is one of the reasons why it is so hard to eat while exercising. Your stomach and …