High intensity interval training, or HIIT, alternates intervals of intense exercise with shorter periods of rest. It provides many benefits compared to more conventional workouts. Read this article to learn more about the benefits of HIIT.
Two of the biggest reasons people don’t stick with an exercise routine are lack of time and lack of results. But…what if there was a 30 to 45-minute workout that could give you the same results (or better) as a workout that is twice as long (or longer). This...
Your parents were right… Eat your spinach. Don’t run with scissors. Don’t sit too close to the TV. And stand up straight. While the first three are usually said in jest, that last one is no joking matter. In fact, having good posture is essential for good...
Whether it’s a quick weekend road trip or a multi-week vacation abroad, traveling can be both relaxing and fun. However…the odds of needing medical care while traveling increases with age. That doesn’t mean that people should avoid travel as they get older. It...
First, a few statistics: In the United States, an estimated 288,300 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during 2023. Of these 34,700 will die from it. One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Prostate cancer is the second...
Looking for a dietary supplement that will pack a powerful punch? Taurine may be just what you’re looking for. Once upon a time, taurine was primarily used in energy drinks for its ability to naturally boost energy levels. More recently, taurine has gained broader...
Hormone production diminishes with age in everyone…eventually. No one escapes it. Meanwhile, the hormone deficiencies that occur as a result of this natural decline are responsible for the many symptoms we routinely associate with aging. Fortunately, you can put...
First, a brief history… While bioidentical hormones may seem like a new development in healthcare, they have been used within Western medicine since the 1930s. Back then, bioidentical hormones were extracted from the urine of pregnant women. Unfortunately,...
Some things in life are inevitable—like death and taxes. Suffering from joint pain as you get older is not one of those inevitable things. In a moment, we’ll talk about how you can avoid the joint pain that is too often associated with aging. But first, let’s look at...
Cognitive decline is an unfortunate reality for many people as they age, with research showing that this decline can begin as early as people’s 30s or 40s. Often, the rate of decline accelerates once people reach their 60s. Conventional wisdom has attributed this...
Your body needs both macronutrients and micronutrients to stay healthy. Macronutrients fall into three categories: protein (to build muscle and other types of tissue), fat (for stored energy and insulation), and carbohydrates (for quick energy). As the name would...
