Our motto has always been, “exercise is not a today thing, or a month, or even a year. It’s a lifelong endeavor”. And the sooner your start, the better. Exercise and Its Impact on Dementia and Alzheimer’s Well, a recent study has shown that people who start exercising prior to [...]
There are several lifestyle factors that can improve your brain health, cognition and wellbeing. By making simple adjustments to your daily habits you can enhance brain fitness, boost cognition, and promote overall wellbeing. What lifestyle factors can enhance brain fitness? Lifestyle factors include exercise, diet, sleep, social interactions, kindness, mindfulness [...]
In previous articles we discussed how balancing on one leg for as long as you can is a good indicator of your neuromuscular health and how many pushups you can do is a good indicator of heart health. In this article we show how your heat rate recovery, or how [...]
A big culprit for losing our physical abilities as we grow older is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which is called Sarcopenia. From the time you are born to around the time you turn 30 to 35, your muscles grow larger and stronger. After that, muscle power [...]
Ever notice how everyday tasks, like opening a jar or carrying groceries, seem to get a little harder as we age? While we often attribute this to general slowing down, a surprising factor might be at play: grip strength. It’s more than just a firm handshake; grip strength is emerging [...]
You may not realize it, but the human body actually has 3 types of fat tissue. White, Brown and Beige (where Beige is a combination of White and Brown). And it’s Brown fat that is truly amazing. White fat stores extra energy. You’ll find it in your thighs, hips and [...]
