If you have an elderly loved one or friend, no doubt you\’ve noticed in these later years that they may become forgetful. While this is usually perceived as pretty normal, sometimes as we age, we develop worse conditions such as dementia or worse. Here’s some news to make you say, “wow”! A decrease in cardiovascular …
…research in Pennsylvania suggests, no. According to researchers at Penn State and Geisinger Healthcare System dieting in folks 75 and over doesn’t seem to have much effect on their overall health. We thought this was quite interesting. We have become quite food and body aware these days and that\’s something that\’s something that\’s relevant to …
Just like when we are kids, our food tastes and preferences change over the years as well as the number calories we need at various stages in life. We also have a need for different nutrients at different ages. As we age, and with such a large number of \”baby boomers\” over 55 and above, …
With Spring officially in full swing, its time to boost your workout and get your body in shape for summer. As summer vacations and barbecues fast approach, so does hot weather and swimming suits or lighter clothing. It can take 6-10 weeks to start seeing real results from an exercise regimen, and most of those …
We found this pretty fascinating! As if mom\’s didn\’t have enough to focus on already! Here\’s a study from WSU that indicates another way in which mother\’s have a strong impact on their children\’s habits and choices. Mom\’s eating habits and dinner table behavior can influence your child\’s risk of obesity according to new research …
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Love yoga? Never done yoga? When considering exercise options for children, yoga isn\’t always the first thing you think of, but it\’s great exercise for kids and they love it! The best part, it\’s a non-invasive form of exercise and works well for adults and children to participate together. Here’s a great list of yoga …
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We\’ve grown so accustomed as a society, to enjoying meat that many of us have forgotten, our bodies LOVE fruits and vegetables! We can thrive on these foods with other sources of protein too. That\’s a hard thing to remember when faced with a juicy cheeseburger, but in the long run, we\’ll be doing ourselves …
Remember what it was like to be 14, 15, 16? Hoping you looked half as cool, gorgeous, desirable as you wanted? If you have, or know teenagers, you know that body image and self-esteem are very present issues. Even children younger than pre-teens can engage in negative self-talk about their own body image. As I\’ve …
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