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How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Sugar Overload: Healthy Tips for Seniors

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How can you enjoy the holidays without sugar splurging? It’s easy once you know the right tips. The holiday season is a time for family, celebration, and of course, delicious food. But for seniors, indulging in too much sugar can… Continue Reading →

Counting Calories and Timing Meals: Numbers That Impact Your Weight Beyond the Scale

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When it comes to managing our weight, we often think about the numbers we see on the scale. But there are other numbers that impact your weight management journey — and they have nothing to do with pounds! The times… Continue Reading →

3 Benefits of Cardio (Beyond Burning Calories)

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There are many benefits of cardio. Whether you’re walking, running, or doing other types of cardio workouts, they can serve your body well. You likely know about the benefits this exercise has on calorie burning. Sure, it can help you… Continue Reading →

This Handy Item Can Easily Improve Exercise Progress

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When you get ready to exercise, what do you bring with you? Some people may bring activity-specific gear. This could include hand wraps for weight training, or a yoga mat to practice their favorite poses and stretches. Never forget your… Continue Reading →

Is Sugar Addictive? The Truth Behind This Popular Question

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The concept of sugar addiction has been debated in the scientific community for years. Some studies suggest that sugar can have addictive properties, while others argue that it does not meet the criteria for addiction. Sugar activates the same pleasure… Continue Reading →

3 Ways for Seniors to Boost Their Mental Well-Being

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As seniors age, nurturing their mental health becomes increasingly important for a fulfilling and enriching life. There are several simple yet effective ways for seniors to boost their mental well-being: Laughter therapy, an enjoyable and effective technique, can significantly impact… Continue Reading →

Are You ‘Hangry?’ What it is, and Why Sugar isn’t the Solution

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You’re not you when you’re hangry — yes, you read that right. Hangry represents a unique combination of sensation and emotion, body and mind. Essentially it sees you feeling angry due to being hungry, though it’s much more complex than… Continue Reading →

The Importance of Warming Up Before Exercises

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When it’s time to get in a workout, you may feel like bounding to the gym, track, or class excitedly. It’s good to express this sense of excitement with our approach to fitness. It’s equally as important to display the… Continue Reading →

Post-Workout Soreness: Managing the Discomfort After Exercise

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Post-workout soreness is a natural part of pushing your body, but there are ways to alleviate it and recover effectively. In most cases, soreness is a good thing. Provided it’s not related to injuries, it means you went hard in… Continue Reading →

How to Return to the Gym After a Long Time Away

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If you’ve taken a break from your fitness routine, you may be wondering how to return to the gym after a long time. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. This is true when it comes to things we… Continue Reading →

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