The number one and number two leading causes of death in the United States – heart disease and cancer, respectively – while different diseases, may have more links in common than previously known. Study results Research, conducted by the Framingham Heart Study, for 15 years studied close to 13,000 individuals without heart disease or cancer… Read more
You’re prepared for hot flashes. You’re prepared for feelings of irritability and struggling to fit into jeans that have suddenly become snugger. But what you forgot to prepare for, and didn’t quite expect, are the changes to your hair and skin. What happened? Menopause is what happened. Menopause, the change of life that officially begins… Read more
The past year of Covid-19 has been a ‘wake-up call reminding us of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. From healthy eating to maintaining healthy body weight, we’ve learned that good health matters in fighting off infectious diseases. Now a new observational study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has highlighted the… Read more
Growing older means the body needs extra special care. Poor posture, a weak and out-of-shape core or lower back pain are common complaints amongst older men. Staying in shape with good muscle tone, strength, balance and flexibility are more important than ever. That’s why older men – defined as guys over the age of 40… Read more
The past year was stressful. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted our lives so significantly, stress levels skyrocketed. And when stress levels go through the roof, our eating habits change and usually not for the better. Why people eat more when isolated? Many of us resorted to baking bread, muffins, cookies, and cakes – feel-good foods when… Read more
