Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’
Why Home Care Providers Are the Best Choice for Your Senior Loved One
One of the biggest decisions to make in your life is when and how to provide for your loved one with disabilities. It can be difficult to know what the best solution is for your family member. There are many options available for those who need a home care provider, such as assisted living, nursing…
Read MorePrediabetes a Risk for Cognitive Decline and Dementia
Results from the UK Biobank study, one of the largest cohorts of middle-aged adults to provide data for HbA1c across the glycemic spectrum as well as measures of cognitive function, neuroimaging, and dementia, were recently published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. The authors report that both prediabetes and diabetes were associated with an increase in risk for…
Read MoreVitamin D3 Supplementation Improves Physical Fitness in Postmenopausal, Diabetic Women
A low serum vitamin D level is a common condition, especially among postmenopausal women. Incidence of type 2 diabetes is also high in this demographic. Physical fitness is a key factor in maintaining quality of life and controlling the consequences of both diabetes and menopause. This study investigated whether supplemental vitamin D3, which is related…
Read MoreHow Improving Your Health Can Improve Your Finances
Because of the high cost of health care, gym memberships, and trendy health foods, many people assume that healthy living is expensive. With the right approach, however, improving your health can also improve your finances. Saving With a little research, you can save money on expenses associated with fitness and nutrition. There are a variety…
Read MoreFuel Sources for Optimal Brain Functioning
Years back, accompanied by my sibling, we went to visit my grandpa. He sat outside his house enjoying the morning sun. After greeting him, he asked, “Who are you? As a 10yr old girl who was hardly home, I didn’t see a big deal, and so I introduced myself. He further asked, “Is that your…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Being Told You Are Diabetic
When your doctor confirms a diabetes diagnosis, it’s normally a moment of shock and disbelief. The first thought that’ll probably pop up in your head is why me? You may start to blame yourself for past actions or inactions; imagine terrible times ahead; be nervous about future treatments and medications; and wonder how the condition…
Read MoreHow a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet Can Benefit Those with Diabetes
If you have diabetes, you may want to consider the health benefits of a whole foods, plant-based (WFPB) diet. A plant-based diet, in general, is a very viable diet alternative if you are looking to eat healthier. Reduces Risk of Diabetes Many studies have been done to show the extensive benefits of a plant-based diet…
Read More8 Simple Swim Workouts for Full-Body Health
The best workout is always the one you’ll actually do, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to swimming. Because the water offers gentle resistance in every direction, any movement offers some strength training, but because water is buoyant, it’s easier on your joints, bones, and muscles. Ready to hit the pool? Make sure…
Read MoreIncrease Neuromuscular Power
by Len Kravitz, Ph.D. and Rob Tapia Competitive athletes often train for peak neuromuscular power to excel at the complex movements their sports require. With the right power training, fitness competitors can improve their tennis serve, golf swing, running speed, volleyball spike, soccer performance, basketball vertical jump, and so on. First, you need to understand the fundamentals of neuromuscular power…
Read MoreHealthy Lifestyle Actions to Reduce and Manage Stress
We all experience stress at different points of our careers and personal lives, and it’s not necessarily always a bad thing. Positive stress may help build resilience and confidence. Moderate levels of stress may even boost our problem-solving skills and motivate us to work harder. Even though some measures of stress may be healthy, we…
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