There are many types of exercise. All help our health in one way or another. What kinds of exercise help us age more gracefully? Human growth hormone (HGH) is a controller of our aging process. The higher levels of HGH … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered if wearing a face mask would impede your workout at the gym or even a long-distance run? It seems logical that slowing down the flow of air into and out of your lungs would leave you … Continue reading
There is a great life lesson learned in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play, Mephistopheles. The devil told Faust to seek a life of moderation, stop being lazy, exercise regularly and avoid unhealthy foods. Not bad advice for the Middle Ages. … Continue reading
We actually own the fountain of youth. It is not a physical fountain. The fountain of youth for all of us involves making the right decisions to counter the effects of aging. Aging causes our bodies to produce less human … Continue reading
A headline caught my attention this morning. “657 reasons why sex is the best exercise.” Naturally, it caught my attention. There are 657 muscles in the human body and sex uses each one of them. It takes 38 muscles to … Continue reading
I routinely talk and write about balanced nutrition for good health. I was thinking about fitness and wellness yesterday. I don’t think there is a collective ‘balance’ term that encompasses both fitness and wellness. Fitness usually refers to the ability … Continue reading
We actually own the fountain of youth. It is not a physical fountain. The fountain of youth for all of us involves making the right decisions to counter the effects of aging. Aging causes our bodies to produce less human … Continue reading
500 Word Project – Day 296 9:37 p.m. 23OCT14 A Better Lifestyle – Part Three of Four Exercise is the third part of a four-part lifestyle. This writing today will not tell you how to exercise – how many reps … Continue reading
The Basics: Many of us like to have an occasional beer or glass of wine – but, is it wise when you are trying to lose weight. Here is the overview you need to know. Alcohol shuts down your metabolism … Continue reading