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 [...]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled 15 additional drugs chosen for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program last week. Many healthcare leaders are applauding the list of selected drugs, while drug manufacturers are coming out against it. Under the program, which was created through the Inflation Reduction [...]
Previously, we discussed Intermittent Fasting (IF) and its impact on brain and heart health for people over 70. Well, a National Institute on Aging (NIA) study found that intermittent fasting may also cause the body to reset our Circadian Rhythms which has been known to be linked to people with [...]
We all want to be fit and trim. Usually in that order. How many of us remember Twiggy from the 60’s or Kate Moss from the 90’s? Super models who exemplified the meaning of being thin, but realistically, who few women wanted to emulate. No, being trim without being fit [...]
As we head into the new year, now is a perfect time to make some changes. Unfortunately, many of us have fallen victim to adhering to the latest diet craze to reduce weight. But here are some reasons to prefer weightlifting over extreme diets. Longer Lasting Results Unlike dieting, weightlifting [...]
As we age our mental and physical abilities naturally weaken. It’s important, therefore, that older adults do everything they can to stave off this natural phenomenon. Good balance allows you to perform everyday tasks with ease, from walking and climbing stairs to carrying groceries. However, as we age, our balance [...]
