Blaine Wood says he was “skinny fat” when he got divorced in his late 40s. He had known what it meant to be in good shape from his earlier years in the military. But then, newly single again, he also knew that he needed to get his strength and
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January 02, 2024
Do You Want to Try a ‘Dry’ January?
For many years, people around the world have started every year “resolving” to get in shape. Recently, another health-based resolution has been gaining momentum around the globe: It’s called Dry January, and it started in 2012 as a public health initiative from the British charity Alcohol Change UK. Now, this isn’t supposed to be a
January 02, 2024
Why There’s No ‘Low Protein’ Diet
You’ve heard of low-carb diets and low-fat diets. But you’ve probably never heard of anyone telling you to avoid eating protein – especially after age 50 or so, when we need to double our efforts to get enough of it. You need protein to grow and maintain muscle mass, which we naturally lose as we
December 19, 2023
Try These Healthy Cooking Swaps
You can enjoy traditional holiday feasts without ruining your diet, calories, or macros. Just try one or two of these healthy swaps to see how you like cooking with them and how your family & friends enjoy them at the big meal. Heck, you could even incorporate a few moving forward into the
May 18, 2023
How to Eat Well When It’s a Challenge
Do you ever find yourself without healthy options for eating out? It’s hard when you’re driving and see only fast-food restaurants. If you’re in an airport and want a sit-down restaurant, you’ll probably be limited to the big chains. We all know that it’s harder to eat healthy and stick to your diet at a restaurant than at
January 10, 2023
Experts Rank Mediterranean Diet as the Best
For the sixth straight year, the Mediterranean diet has been ranked as the best overall diet for health and wellbeing, according to U.S. News & World Report. Concerns about healthy aging came into play this time, the magazine said – including bone and joint health, and increasing quality of life. The phrase “Mediterranean diet” has
December 06, 2022
Study Links Junk Food to Brain Decline
Packaged, ultra-processed foods are convenient and tasty. They’re handy to have around the house for the grandkids or for snacking. But they’re not good for us – not for our bodies OR our brains. We’re talking hot dogs, burgers, sausages, cookies, cakes, doughnuts and the like. You already know they contribute to obesity and other
November 17, 2022
Balance the Big Meal with Your Exercise Goals
The average holiday meal can contain 4,500 calories, according to the Calorie Control Council, which advocates for healthy lifestyles. If you’re trying to measure the pleasure against your hard-won exercise gains, here’s a guide to learn how much yumminess you’ve earned — or how hard you’ll have to work after the big meal. (Estimates are
November 09, 2022
Exercise, Eat Right, and Know Your Diabetes Risk
Around the world, some 540 million adults have diabetes, and the number will soar in the coming years. Almost half of those people are undiagnosed, and the disease caused 6.7 million deaths globally in 2021, according to the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF). November 14 is designated as World Diabetes Day. In the United States, the
August 10, 2022
Easy Ways to Get Enough Protein after 50
Our bodies keep changing as we age, and we need to pay attention to what we eat in new ways. For example, after age 50 or so, people need to eat a little more protein than before. Yet this is also the time of life when many are less likely than ever to get enough.