“Apple-shaped” body is a term often used to define someone that stores fat around their waist as opposed to a “pear-shaped” body that stores fat on hips, buttocks and thighs.
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We often poke fun at apple shaped …
“Apple-shaped” body is a term often used to define someone that stores fat around their waist as opposed to a “pear-shaped” body that stores fat on hips, buttocks and thighs.
We often poke fun at apple shaped …
The human body is an amazing electrical machine that houses a system of glands empowered to release chemical messengers called hormones.
These chemical messengers are released directly into the bloodstream by ductless glands called endocrine glands. Once in the bloodstream, …
In the minds of many, old age has quietly slipped into the category of something to be feared, avoided, or “cured.”
But a powerful new movement is rising, one that doesn’t view aging as a decline, but as a dynamic, …
According to a 2012 review published in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health, today’s modern diet—rich in saturated fat, refined sugars, sodium, and low in fiber, magnesium, and potassium—strays far from the nutrient-rich, plant-based diets of our pre-agricultural …
In today’s hustle-and-bustle lifestyle, we’re always trying to squeeze more into each day. We juggle meetings, errands, family duties, deadlines—and too often, exercise gets pushed to the bottom of the list (or dropped altogether).
…But the truth is: when we
In today’s world, aging is no longer seen as an inevitable decline—by many, it’s perceived as a condition to be delayed, redefined, or even “cured.” For countless people, particularly baby boomers, there is a growing desire to extend the vibrant …
The widespread lack of physical activity in our modern technology driven “easy, comfortable” lives means we experience lowered endorphin levels on an ongoing basis.
…Endorphins are nature’s “feel good” hormones and are manufactured in the brain during intense physical activity.
Sitting has been linked to serious health problems, like obesity and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, the damage does not stop there. Being sedentary is also a significant contributor to nagging lower back ache.
But it is not actually your back that is …
…Too many people find themselves eating throughout the day without even realizing they are doing so.
By day’s end, they’ve tallied quite a high level of calories but may not even feel the psychological satisfaction that comes from those meals.
We all know what makes a bank account flourish: balanced spending and regular deposits.
But have you ever considered your physical health in this way? If not, it’s time you did.
…Imagine you started