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 [...]
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 [...]
