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The Importance of Warming Up Before Exercise
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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 →
Salt vs. Sugar: Which is Superior and Why?
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In the age-old battle between salt and sugar, it’s time to give salt the recognition it deserves for its health benefits. While both substances may appear similar, they are vastly different in terms of their impact on our health. Let’s… Continue Reading →
When we talk about physical and mental health, we’re talking about two topics — or are we? It’s true that there are different techniques for each of these aims. But there’s something that is often neglected in these conversations. The… Continue Reading →
3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Diet This Summer
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Are you looking to get fitter as the summer season sets in? There’s still time to change up your diet so you can have a fit summer body you’ll be happy to show off at the beach or by the… Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 benefits of exercise for seniors are plentiful. We could create entire pages on why seniors should exercise regularly. But especially for those who have health issues or who have been out of the gym for a bit, it can… 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 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 →