Category Archives: Weight Management

Exercise for elderly is recommended not just for better overall health and fitness, but for longevity. Until now, doctors have recommended moderate to intense physical activity. Many elderly people cannot follow this guideline as they start to weaken with age and have health problems that prevent them from doing anything vigorous. However, a new study ...click here to read more

Osteoporosis is what is known as a “silent” disease. This means that it occurs without showing any symptoms and with no warning. Osteoporosis causes its sufferers to have weak bones that are much more susceptible to damage and fractures. It is estimated that osteoporosis is responsible for a million bone fractures each year worldwide. This ...click here to read more

Well over 60 million Americans suffer from back pain and for many people it is specifically upper back pain that disrupts their life; however, relief can be found through natural treatments and exercise. When someone complains about upper back pain, it is likely they are experiencing discomfort throughout the backside of the chest and upper ...click here to read more

A recent study has shown that there may be some major benefits to practicing yoga for fibromyalgia. But what is fibromyalgia? It’s a chronic disorder that predominantly plagues women over men. Sufferers experience varying degrees of muscle pain and constant persistent fatigue. All of the following conditions can be categorized as fibromyalgia: endometriosis, chronic fatigue ...click here to read more

Diet can play a very large role in the health of our bones, with the most important diet staple being calcium. Calcium is an essential nutrient to promote strong bones. Calcium is highest in dairy products such as milk, ice cream, and yogurt, for example. The problem is dairy products are a byproduct of animals, ...click here to read more

You might not think that muscle-building is important as the years go on, but you would be very wrong. In fact, it’s probably more important than ever that you build muscle in your older years. This is because new research suggests that those who regularly exercise, specifically with strength-based exercises, have a 23 percent lower ...click here to read more

Running is a great way to exercise as it involves the entire body. It is easy to do and allows you to stay moving and take you places compared to other more stationary exercises. Unfortunately, because the whole body is being utilized, many runners may suffer from eventual chronic back pain caused by excessive stress ...click here to read more

There are multiple gadgets on the market that claim to help reduce tummy fat, but many are not scientifically proven and leave consumers disappointed. Now, a new approach developed by scientists in Asia may provide hope for those who want to reduce bulging tummy fat. Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have been ...click here to read more

What if I asked you to commit to one hour of exercise per day? Too much? How about 30 minutes? Still too much? Well, what if I told you that you only need to commit to a one-time burst of exercise for about 10 minutes to reap some positive effects? That seems to be the ...click here to read more

Not in the mood for some whoopie? Finding it more and more difficult to be intimate with your partner? Sure, age may play a role, and stress too, but did you ever think that your diet could be to blame for your low libido? It shouldn’t be too surprising that diet plays a role in ...click here to read more

There are a few basic actions that if most people were to incorporate into their lives would promote good health and well-being. These include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, and getting enough sleep at night. However, sadly, the latter often falls by the wayside. This lack of sleep may be more impactful ...click here to read more

Everyone experiences muscle pain from time to time, and the majority of cases are due to simple causes that can be easily remedied. However, there exist other more sinister forms of muscle pain that may be perceived as benign but are be due to an underlying medical condition. To help our readers make more informed ...click here to read more

Yoga is comprised of a group of physical, mental, and spiritual practices that help promote health and well-being. These types of exercises may also extend to other less appreciated muscles, such as the ones found in your eyes by performing eye yoga. Yoga for healthy eyes can help improve their functioning and even overcome various ...click here to read more

Choosing to sit on the couch for extended hours may make you a “couch potato,” with many claiming that this level of inactivity inevitably leads to poor health, primarily caused by weight gain. However, a new study from the University of Otago has found that while sitting is bad for you, it is unlikely the ...click here to read more