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23/04/2024

"...published in The Lancet found that people who ate the most fiber-rich foods were 15 to 30 percent less likely to develop heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and colorectal cancer, or die from heart disease or stroke. What’s more, fiber boosts "good" bacteria in the gut..."

Getting the right carbs is key to a healthy diet. Here's what you need to know.

04/03/2024

Americans increasingly associate “plant-based” with “healthier.” Yet, going plant-based is not a guaranteed nutritional slam-dunk.

21/09/2023

"In addition to helping with flexibility and balance, which are necessary for success on the court, yoga can also enhance mental focus and help athletes manage reactions to stressful situations."

Coca Gauff recently revealed in a Vogue interview that she doesn't like yoga but practices it for the benefits.

10/08/2023

"...ages 65 and older with poor diet quality increased by 10%—from 51% to 61%—between 2001 and 2018."

If you’re working with older clients, it’s a good idea to make sure they are bucking the suboptimal diet trend within this demographic.

09/08/2023

"Interacting with dogs can boost your production of “happy hormones”.

As dog lovers have long suspected, owning a canine companion can be good for you. In fact.

30/06/2023

Happy Weekend! :-)

Learn how spending time with pets is proven to boost your physical and mental health.

23/06/2023

"Friendship is born at the moment when one man says to another ‘What! You too?’"

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22/06/2023

Our founding editor offers a quick, simple technique that will keep your mat cleaner and in better shape.

21/06/2023

" People 50 and older can drop pounds on a diet just like anyone else, yet research shows that older adults lose both fat and muscle. That's not good, because losing muscle means you're slowing your metabolism and setting yourself up for future weight gain — plus the physical-mobility problems that come with a weakened physique."

AARP polled people 50 and up on health concerns. Read experts' answers on brain health, cancer risk, weight control, heart health and general fitness.

09/06/2023

There are several factors to consider when planning your workouts.