How to Start Exercising When You’re Really Out of Shape Starting an exercise routine can feel overwhelming, especially if you’ve been out of shape for a while. You’re not alone in feeling this way, and the good news is that there’s no need to jump into intense workouts. A few small steps can help youContinue reading “Where to begin?”
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Hydration: Why Milk Can Be More Effective Than Water
Hydration is essential for maintaining optimal health, influencing everything from cognitive function to physical performance. While water is the most common choice for staying hydrated, recent studies suggest that milk may offer superior hydration benefits in certain contexts. Understanding Hydration Hydration involves more than just fluid intake; it also encompasses how well the body retainsContinue reading “Hydration: Why Milk Can Be More Effective Than Water”
Hydration
If you are anything like me water is not your first go to. I admit to being a sweet tea lover, raised in the south. For me, unsweetened tea is blasphemy almost. I recently gave it up as I am trying to get my grams of sugar a day to under 20. In the processContinue reading “Hydration”
The Importance of Mobility: Can You Get Up Off the Floor?
This is one that sneaks up on you. Likely, you don’t notice it has gotten harder to sit and then stand from the floor? I noticed when I had grandchildren. When was the last time I was on the floor? It had me thinking exactly how does one sit on the floor? This led meContinue reading “The Importance of Mobility: Can You Get Up Off the Floor?”
Getting Started
How to Start Exercising When You’re Really Out of Shape We all know it and likely we all think about it. Exercise becomes even more important as you age. If you want to continue to enjoy your life and activities independently while you age it is vital. I see the results of inactivity and obesityContinue reading “Getting Started”
Inflammation
Understanding Inflammation: Causes, Effects, and Management Inflammation is a natural response of the body’s immune system to injury or infection. While it is essential for healing, chronic inflammation can lead to various health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and arthritis. In this blog post, we will explore the causes of inflammation, its effects on theContinue reading “Inflammation”
Let’s talk about knees!
If you are over 50, chances are at some point your knees have caused you pain. Perhaps you have chronic pain? Maybe your knees limit your ability to climb stairs or be as active as you want to be? I do stairs one at a time. I have a weak knee. So, I have spentContinue reading “Let’s talk about knees!”
The surprising benefits of creatine for women over 50.
Did you know that a simple supplement could help women over 50 maintain muscle, boost brain health and improve overall energy? What is creatine? Creatine is a compound that naturally produced in the body. It is primarily stored in the brain and muscle Creatine helps to regenerate ATP (adenosine triphosphate), this is the primary energyContinue reading “The surprising benefits of creatine for women over 50.”
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