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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 →

New Year’s Resolutions for Physical and Financial Fitness

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Many New Year’s Resolutions focus on two concepts — a slimmer waist and a fatter wallet. Even if you haven’t grown your fortune or reduced your weight in 2025, a whole new year awaits. If you’re committed to making this… 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 Benefits of a Slower Approach to Exercise for Seniors

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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 →

3 Numbers That Are Crucial to Senior Health

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When it comes to senior health tips, it’s best to go by the numbers. While there are plenty of fad diets and supposed miracle products out there, most of them are more show than substance. So what’s the real way… Continue Reading →

How to Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day with Sugar-Free Recipes

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July 9 is National Sugar Cookie Day, and this is a delicious occasion for millions. Of course for those of us who can’t have sugar or try to stay away from it, it’s easy to feel left out. It’s almost… Continue Reading →

Drink Up to Celebrate National Hydration Day

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It’s National Hydration Day, and we can drink to that! Water is the fuel of life, and it’s often underappreciated in conversations about health and wellness. Readers of our blog will know that we’ve touched on this topic before. However,… Continue Reading →

Why You Feel Hunger Cravings (When You Really Aren’t Hungry)

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Have you ever noticed you have hunger cravings when you really shouldn’t? Maybe you’ve had all the calories and nutrients you need for the day, but you’re still dealing with the urge to snack? Here are a few of the… Continue Reading →

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