Everybody likes a bite between meals sometimes. And there’s nothing wrong with it, as long as you make healthy choices and don’t overindulge. Highly processed foods tend to be high in fat, salt, and empty carbohydrates, so avoid those. Get some fruits and veggies in there, protein, and a little healthy fat. Here are 10
Snacking is bad for you, right? Well, not necessarily. When we use the idea of “snacking” for exercise, or just movement, and other aspects of wellbeing, it can take us far on our daily goals to live better. We still need our full, well-balanced “meals” of gym workouts, running, etc. But these little “sneak ‘em
We love smashing stereotypes, especially those that are harmful and keep people from enjoying themselves as much as possible. Like all the countless myths about why you shouldn’t exercise, especially if you’re over a certain age. So, we’ve been delighted to see an 81-year-old German grandmother become an international sensation with her exercise enthusiasm. Erika
It might not seem possible right now, but springtime is just around the corner. And whether you’ve been staying active all winter (and pandemic) or not, it’s not too soon to start thinking about amping up your exercise routine and paying more attention to your diet. This crazy winter will end soon – we promise.
In today’s society, we want everything fast. Food. Weight loss. Tax returns! So, it might be natural that we also think “fast” must mean “best” when it comes to exercise. And sometimes, for some people, it might be. But should you be cranking up the reps and speed as much as possible? Not so fast!
What’s on your “bucket list” of things you want to do at least once in life? Do you want to see your grandkids get married? Do you want to wear a dress you wore years ago but have outgrown? Maybe you want to climb a local hill – or Mount Kilimanjaro. We all have a
We love chocolate – but why do we associate it so much with love, especially around Valentine’s Day? A few reasons, according to conventional wisdom and some (not entirely conclusive) scientific research. Chocolate has two components, phenethylamine, and tryptophan, that are relevant to brain function and love. “The former is a stimulant that is released
Some couples enjoy doing a few things together. Some value their time apart for hobbies and working out. Liz and Rich Clapp love doing almost everything together, including much of their exercise. “We are best friends to each other and have been since we were young,” says Liz. “I just enjoy spending time with him.
Would you like to join the “get your steps” craze, but you’re intimidated by the big 10,000 number? You know – the common idea that we’re all supposed to get 10,000 steps a day. Seems like a lot, doesn’t it? Well, it turns out that figure is more than twice as high as it needs
That Friday evening began like any other. When Deb Calderara (middle) sat down to watch “Jeopardy!” she had no idea how scary things were about to get. “I started having all the classic symptoms of a heart attack,” says Deb, who was 57 at the time. “I felt like someone was sitting on my chest