Aerobic activity increases cardiovascular fitness and most people don't do it. Here are the simple things that can increase your life expectancy. The ability of the heart and lungs to provide oxygenated blood to tissues, coupled with the the muscles' proper use oxygen is called cardiovascular fitness. Aerobic activity increases cardiovascular fitness. It involves using the ... Continue Reading
A Daily Handful of Tree Nuts Associated With Longevity
Mounting research suggests that nuts such as pecans and macadamias may actually help you live longer—and help you lose weight to boot. Many people needlessly shun raw nuts from their diet, believing their fat content contributes to weight gain. But mounting research suggests nuts such as pecans and macadamias may actually help you live longer—and help you lose weight to ... Continue Reading
A Smoothie to Make You Feel Satisfied and Craving-Free
Here’s a recipe for a delicious smoothie that will make you feel energized, satisfied, and craving-free. Been eating too much sugar?This delicious smoothie can help.The combination of healthy fat, fiber, and protein keeps blood sugar steady by slowing down the digestion and absorption of sugar. You'll experience less of the highs and lows of blood sugar imbalance that result ... Continue Reading
5 Compelling Health Reasons to Practice Gratitude
Thanksgiving is a welcome reminder to notice and acknowledge who and what is truly important in our lives. Gratitude: An intentional appreciation of what and who you have; an acceptance and explicit acknowledgment of what life brings you. That’s how I define gratitude, one of the 10 words I believe everyone should live by. We're knee-deep in the season of gratitude. ... Continue Reading
Coffee Can Disrupt Sleep Long After It Is Consumed
A recent study found that consuming even one cup of coffee after lunch could result in losing as much as one hour of sleep at night. Your coffee addiction could be depriving you of much-needed sleep at night, especially if you down a cup in the late afternoon or early evening. A new study recently published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that people who ... Continue Reading