Tag Health and Wellness
Need Sugar? Try Getting it From Fruits
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While sugar has a reputation for being unhealthy, getting your sugar from fruits is a much better option than consuming processed sweets and desserts. Fruits provide a natural source of sugar along with a plethora of other nutrients that are… Continue Reading →
Foods to Eat to Keep Cool This Summer
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If you want a summer that’s more soothing than sweltering, it’s important to prepare. This goes beyond making sure your AC is working well and scheduling the occasional day by the pool. It also helps to adjust your diet properly…. Continue Reading →
Why Balanced Eating is Healthier Than Fad Diets
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Balanced eating stands as a stalwart pillar of sustained health, dwarfing the fleeting allure of fad diets. Unlike the restrictive, often extreme nature of fad diets that advocate for rapid weight loss or promise miraculous health outcomes, a balanced diet… Continue Reading →
When we think of summer, we often think of barbecues with steaks, hotdogs, and hamburgers. But what about summer sweets? This season is also a popular time for people to enjoy ice cream and other sugary treats. They often find… Continue Reading →
How to Combine Physical and Mental Exercise
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While the body and the mind are one, we need to train both — luckily it’s possible to combine physical and mental exercise. We’ve discussed how these respective exercises can have overlapping benefits. But how can you manage to train… Continue Reading →
The Importance of Carbohydrates After Exercise
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Some schools of thought say carbs are the enemy — but getting carbohydrates after exercise is actually very important. This macronutrient isn’t the villain it’s been made out to be. When taken in proper amounts as part of a balanced… Continue Reading →
The Ultimate ‘Push Day’ Workout for Seniors
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As we’ve discussed here previously, weightlifting is a great exercise for seniors. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to go hard to make it worthwhile. Lifting at your own pace can deliver the desired results, so long as your… 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 →
The Ultimate ‘Pull Day’ Workout for Seniors
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Of all the great types of exercise out there, few are as popular as weightlifting. We’ve covered this topic before, but now we’re making full workout routines that seniors and older adults can use to build strength. Here we’ll be… Continue Reading →
Like food itself, healthy diets come in many forms. Here at the Council for Retirement Security, we’ve covered a number of dietary plans that seniors can try out with the oversight of their doctor or nutritionist. Today we want to… Continue Reading →