Did you see the recent news reports about a study that found almost 75 percent of American adults are overweight or obese? The study was published in The Lancet and then reported in The New York Times, CNN and other broad outlets. That figure is up from about 50 percent in 1990, the study reported.
Pour another cup o’ joe. We have some good news for you. It turns out drinking 2.5 to 4.5 cups of coffee a day, without sugar, gives you a 29% lower risk of early death than non-drinkers, according to a big new study out of China. Yep – it’s further scientific evidence that coffee is
For people over 50 who know they should exercise but don’t, it’s always one thing after another. They say they don’t have the time. Or money. Or they’re too old… But none of that will keep you independent as you age. It won’t keep you strong enough to enjoy life on your own terms. And
Even before the coronavirus crisis, people over 60 were regularly targeted with hurtful prejudices about what they can do, what they should like, and how they should act. But now, the backlash has grown more disturbing than ever. Some have suggested that younger people get preferential medical treatment, or that “older” people be restricted from
Let’s face it, most of us start an exercise program to lose weight! Yes, there are the few health-conscious people who start exercising for their health and I applaud you. For the rest of you, exercise is a way to attain your weight loss goal. Some have more weight to lose than others. Once you
Some of you are reading the subject line and thinking, “You can’t get a good workout in 15 minutes!” However, some of my clients already know that you can because they are doing it now. This is what is key in a good workout: You warm up the muscles You work all
When talking about the benefits of exercise, looking better is often the most popular. Burning off unwanted pounds is a great thing, but let’s not overlook a more immediate benefit of exercise. Exercise transforms how you feel! It’s true. While weight loss takes time and extended effort, all it takes is one workout to begin reaping
When you reach a certain age, let’s say 50 years old, most people have a “back” story to tell, like the story of how you threw your back out while tying your shoe. I have heard many stories of how someone bent over while sneezing, their back locked up, and they were stuck. Before you