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Sep 30, 2022 · Healthy AgingWhat Are the Risks of Taking an Aspirin Every Day?
For heart-healthy people over the age of 60, taking a daily aspirin has "no net benefit," according to a recent JAMA report by the 2022 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Sep 28, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Stretch to Reduce Tech Neck
Do you spend hours each day on your laptop or scrolling on your phone? If you are a working adult or a student, chances are that you do. Time spent using these devices can result in a stiff neck, called “tech neck.”
Sep 26, 2022 · Healthy Aging8 Ways to Get Low Testosterone Back up to Speed
If you’ve ever been bombarded by those TV ads nattering on about “Low T” or websites that offer supplemental testosterone prescriptions like they were candy, you might be tempted to think the whole business built around the world of low testosterone is a scam. But it’s not. The problem of not having enough is very real – even if the solution they’re pushing, for most men, is rarely the right one. What guys don’t hear on the TV ads is that when you take control of your lifestyle, you can bring back your testosterone levels to a more youthful and healthy place.
Sep 23, 2022 · NutritionHow to Read Misleading Food Labels
Health-washing, greenwashing, and humane-washing are Big Food marketing trickery. This handy glossary of labeling terms explains what they mean — and don’t mean.
Sep 21, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Preserve Your Summer Produce
Summer is sadly coming to an end, but you can keep that summer-y feeling all year by preserving the season’s gorgeous produce to use throughout the winter.
Sep 19, 2022 · Sleep4 Ways EMF’s Could Be Disrupting Your Sleep – and 15 Tips To Fix It
While big stressors in our lives like work, family, finances, responsibilities, etc., are serious ones, another one that’s often overlooked is 24/7 exposure to electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) – and their disruptive impact on your sleep. The good news is you can purge plenty of them from your days, and set yourself up for good sleep at night.
Sep 16, 2022 · MovementDoes Exercising Help With Anxiety?
Yes, according to a recent study — and the more intense the exercise, the more it may help.
Sep 14, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - The Benefits of Vitamin E
Vitamin E is vital for the body in a number of ways, from offering protection to cells to supporting immune function.
Sep 12, 2022 · Healthy Aging15 Safe, Simple, Low-Tech Bio-Hacks That Work
Over the last few years you may have heard a lot of talk about ‘bio-hacking.’ And while it may sound a bit Brave New World, in practice, bio-hacking is really about applying smart, health-enhancing strategies to help us create the best, healthiest versions of ourselves possible. So, how to bio-hack your way to better health? I have a few ideas for you.
Sep 9, 2022 · Health & WellnessHow Using Your Senses Can Improve Your Mental Health
Smell, touch, and sound can help cultivate resilience. Here's how.
Sep 7, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Teas To Combat Bloating
No one enjoys bloating, but it happens to all too many of us. While managing gut issues requires a deep dive into your health - teas can be additive to any gut health routine. Here are some teas to keep in mind.
Sep 5, 2022 · Movement4 Ways Exercise ‘Snacks’ and Micro Workouts Get Big Results
These days, it’s all about “micro” work-outs, sometimes known as (I’m not kidding) exercise “snacking,” and it’s a great way to give your body and brain the TLC they need to function well all day, every day. So, if you’re ready to start ‘snacking,’ your way to a healthier you, here’s what you need to know.
Sep 2, 2022 · MovementPrevent Cognitive Decline With Physical Activity
Your body was designed to move—a lot. Of all of the strategies we recommend, none has more scientific evidence than exercise. Being active is the single most important strategy you can employ to prevent and remediate cognitive decline. But it alone is rarely sufficient—it exerts its best effects when used in concert with the other features of the protocol, like fasting and diet.
Aug 31, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Why Declutter?
When you look around your home, does it feel a bit overwhelming? Are there piles of papers? Can you see the surface of your desk/dressers/counters? Has your home become cluttered? A lack of organization can contribute to increased irritability and negative feelings, as well as reduced productivity. There are health benefits associated with reorganizing… It’s time to declutter!
Aug 29, 2022 · Healthy AgingThe Negative Health Impact of Social Isolation – and 4 Essential Ways to Reconnect
A lack of social connection, does a number on physical health. Studies show that higher levels of loneliness, as well as the poor quality and quantity of social relationships, are associated with shorter lifespans. Add to that a higher risk for heart disease, chronic inflammation, cancer and cognitive decline, and even an increased susceptibly to viral infection, and the physical downsides associated with loneliness are considerable. So, if over the past few years, you’ve retreated somewhat from family, friends and colleagues and you haven’t quite found your way back, I urge you to make the effort to turn the volume back up on those relationships.
Aug 26, 2022 · Healthy AgingNAD+: The Secret to Healthy Aging
Why we age and what causes it can be understood on a molecular level. Although lifestyle choices play a factor, some of the biggest catalysts pertain to the natural changes inside our bodies. In this article, you'll learn about the NAD+ molecule and how it's the secret to healthy aging.
Aug 24, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Lower Blood Pressure Naturally
The best medicine for high blood pressure which can cause your heart to work over time and contribute to a damaged brain, as well as damaged eyes and kidneys, is upgrading the way you live.
Aug 22, 2022 · Nutrition8 Ways to Upgrade Health Fast with Leafy Greens
If we want to live a long and healthy life, wholesome foods – as in, no processed or sugar-packed crap – are non-negotiable. Problem is, when life/work/kids/travel etc. get in the way, eating well can sometimes take a backseat. But the good news is that it’s easy to radically upgrade your diet almost instantly, with almost no extra effort. The secret is leafy greens and lots of them, preferably organic or fresh from the farmers’ market. Think of them as nature’s vibrant health elixir and I urge you to indulge.
Aug 19, 2022 · SleepThe Fundamental Role of Sleep on Cognition and Well-being
An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on the fundamental role of sleep on our cognition and overall well-being. Sleep enriches our ability to focus, learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. Learn about how critical sleep is across all life stages.
Aug 17, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Promote Eye Health Naturally
When it comes to optimizing for long-term eye health, you may want to pay attention to these lifestyle tools.
Aug 15, 2022 · Nutrition8 Reasons Why You Need to Focus on Maximizing Omega 3s
When it comes to protecting your health, not all fats are created equal. At the top of the health pinnacle are the omega-3 fatty acids, a key member of the omega fatty acid family which also includes the omega-6s. All of them are polyunsaturated fats. All are considered essential fatty acids, that is, we need them to survive but our bodies don’t produce them so we have to consume them in our diet. Omega-3s have an anti-inflammatory effect in the body and omega-6s, a pro-inflammatory effect. And we need both types – but the proper balance is the difference between a healthy future and a diseased one.
Aug 12, 2022 · Health & WellnessThe Power of Kindness
How being good to others can be good for you.
Aug 10, 2022 · Health Coach TipsHealth Coach Tip - Vitamin C and Skin Health
Do you know about the relationship between vitamin C and skin health? Vitamin C is both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrient which contributes to skin health in a variety of ways. Care for your skin from the inside out.
Aug 8, 2022 · Healthy Aging5 Ways Boosting Metabolic Flexibility Helps Keep Blood Sugar And Weight In Check
Eating three carb-heavy meals a day with carb-y snacks in-between is one way to virtually ensure that your body will be metabolically inflexible – which the opposite of what you want your body to do. As a result of those way-too-plentiful carbs, our bodies get less and less good at tapping into fat and burning it for energy, so much so that when we burn through our body’s carb stores – and it doesn’t take very long— it doesn’t readily switch to fat. We become literally weak with hunger. It's as if your backup generator doesn’t kick on when the power goes out.