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Aging is a privilege, but the things that come with aging don’t always feel like it. Chronic inflammation, aching muscles, wrinkles, joint pain—these are all things that make you want to stay young forever. That’s why it’s so important to exercise. In fact, it’s one of the most important things you can do to stay young, together with eating well and getting enough sleep. If you ... Continue Reading
The medicinal plant moringa, or moringa oleifera, is a nutritional powerhouse packed with protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and over 40 disease-fighting antioxidants. Native to Africa and Asia, the moringa plant has been used for generations to prevent and treat all types of physical and mental health conditions. Moringa is composed of 25 percent plant protein—including all ... Continue Reading
Athletes over the age of 40 will tell you their recovery time from aches and injuries is not what it used to be. I’m still in my 30s, and I’ve already noticed a dramatic change in the way my body responds to certain yoga postures. I'm sure I'm not the only one frustrated with the physical changes I’m experiencing. Why can’t my body keep up with the physical demands I place on ... Continue Reading
One way that you can influence your gene activity is through the foods you eat. This post from MindBodyGreen explains how your diet can change your genes. Our progress in understanding human genes has been amazing and humbling. About 150 years ago, Gregor Mendel used pea plants to establish some rules of inheritance, and about 50 years ago, Watson and Crick described the ... Continue Reading
What makes it harder to lose weight as you age? This post from Women’s Health reveals the biggest weight loss challenge, way beyond a slowing metabolism, that people face as they age! We don't have to tell you that trying to lose weight in your twenties is not the same as it is in your forties. But the reason why isn't as simple as a slowing metabolism. "There are so many ... Continue Reading
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