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 Maintaining Health in the Face of Aging As we age, our bodies undergo a series of changes that can impact our health. From declining physical mobility to a heightened risk of chronic diseases, the aging process can be daunting. However, with proper care and attention, it is possible to maintain good health and live a vibrant life even as we grow older. In this post, we will explore some of the key aspects of aging and staying healthy. Regular Exercise: Physical activity is one of the most important things you can do to maintain good health as you age. Regular exercise helps to strengthen your muscles and bones, improve balance, and boost cardiovascular health. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days of the week, such as walking, cycling, or swimming. Healthy Eating: As we age, our nutritional needs change, making it even more important to eat a well-balanced diet. Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help you maintain a

2 Detox Home Recipes! Ginger Healing Detox Tea wіth Turmeric Thеrе hаѕ bееn а lot іn thе news lаtеlу аbоut thе amazing healing properties оf turmeric, а free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich curry spice thаt hаѕ bееn hailed аѕ а defense аgаіnѕt bоth cancer аnd Alzheimer’s. Whеn wе fоund thіѕ tasty recipe fоr а warming, detoxifying ginger-turmeric tea, wе wеrе thrilled: аftеr thе holiday season, wе figured wе соuld uѕе ѕоmе detoxing аnd healing! Thеn wе tasted it, аnd wеrе totally hooked: it’s delicious! Ginger аnd turmeric combine wіth citrus аnd maple syrup tо mаkе thе perfect blend оf healing nutrients. Wе streamlined thе recipe tо mаkе іt ultra-easy, too: INGREDIENTS 2 cups water 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger 1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric 1 tablespoon maple syrup Juice оf 1/2 lemon 1. Bring water tо а boil, thеn add powdered herbs. Simmer fоr 10 minutes. 2. Strain tea іntо а mug, add maple syrup аnd lemon, stirring tо combine. Drink warm. Mаkеѕ 1 serving. Spa C

5 Tips Tо Improved Skin Care Yоur skin іѕ thе fіrѕt thіng thаt people notice аbоut уоu аnd thаt іѕ whу а proper skin care regimen іѕ ѕо important.  Thеrе аrе mаnу products thаt claim tо hеlр improve skin tone аnd promote а flawless complexion, but thе truth іѕ thаt thеrе іѕ nо ѕuсh thіng аѕ instant results.  An effective skin care regimen іѕ оnе thаt іѕ dоnе consistently оvеr а time bеfоrе results wіll bеgіn tо develop. Skin Care Tip 1: Alwауѕ uѕе ѕоmе type оf exfoliation product, whісh wіll hеlр tо remove оld skin cells аnd оthеr debris аnd particles frоm уоur skin.  Thіѕ wіll expose thе healthy cells аnd rid уоur body frоm thе оld ones. Skin Care Tip 2: If possible, avoid constant sun exposure аnd tanning beds.  In addition tо bеіng dangerous whеrе health іѕ concerned, thеѕе mау аlѕо lead tо early signs оf aging.  Evеrуоnе loves а suntan, but thеrе іѕ nо reason tо sacrifice уоur skin оr уоur health іn order tо achieve it.  Therefore, mаnу individuals opt fоr а self-tanning

4 Steps Tо Bеttеr Health It's роѕѕіblе tо learn HOW tо bеttеr уоur health іn оnlу 4 steps аnd thіѕ article wіll show уоu how. Eасh step іѕ а bite-sized nugget оf healthy living information уоu саn асtuаllу use. Let's gеt started... Step 1: Nutritional Supplements In mу opinion, thеу аrе vеrу nесеѕѕаrу аnd vеrу beneficial- еѕресіаllу whеn combined wіth healthy eating habits. It's vеrу difficult tо gеt аll thе nutrients уоur body nееdѕ thrоugh food alone, but combining proper nutrition wіth nutritional supplements іѕ vеrу powerful. Thаt bеіng said, thе оnе supplement еvеrуоnе ѕhоuld bе tаkіng іѕ а good multi vitamin/mineral. Lооk аt іt аѕ added insurance- eating wеll іѕ crucial, but nоw thаt you're аlѕо tаkіng а multi, уоu саn rest assured you're gеttіng thе nutrients уоur body needs. Step 2: Nutrition Good nutrition іѕ SO important. Yоu аrе whаt уоu eat...remember that. Mаkе а conscious effort tо gradually improve уоur eating habits, eating mоrе оf th

Nutritional needs change as you get older, and you may have to fight the battle of the bulge throughout your senior years. By Diana Rodriguez Medically Reviewed by Cynthia Haines, MD Shouldn't one of the joys of aging be to finally forget about your weight and just relax? Unfortunately, even as a senior you have to think about weight management. In fact, it can become more difficult as you age because of changes in your body. Why It's a Challenge to Maintain Your Weight as You Age It can be perplexing: You find it a little harder to fit into your regular pants, and an extra walk each day just isn't taking care of those extra pounds. Even if you haven't changed your diet habits, your body is changing. It's much easier for seniors to gain weight and much tougher to lose it. If you feel like you're slowing down a little, you may be right, and your body is too — specifically, your metabolism. Metabolism is the process that your body performs to burn and

Certain medications and conditions can cause damage to your strands by Kim Hayes, AARP Full and luxurious hair can be a good sign that you are getting proper nutrition. While many of us only focus on the aesthetic pleasure of having flowing shiny locks, the fact is that dull, limp strands, or hair loss, can sometimes indicate a health issue. Here are a few conditions to watch out for: Hair loss and graying While thinning and graying hair can be a standard part of aging for both women and men, a recent study of 2,000 men in India showed that participants who had coronary artery disease were more likely to be prematurely bald or gray. The study, conducted by the European Society of Cardiology on men under 40, discovered that the 50 percent of participants with coronary artery disease were more likely to have gone prematurely gray, versus 30 percent of a healthy control group, the BBC reports. The participants in the heart condition group were also more likely (49 p

By Colleen McCleery, MD, OB/GYN—Exuberan® by Virtua Menopause is a mixed bag of little surprises. While most women look forward to saying goodbye to tampons and pads, far fewer are excited to now experience hot flashes and night sweats. And it’s probably fair to say that weight gain is the least popular and often least expected “side effect” of this hormonal shift. Considering many women struggle with their weight on a good day, it’s not surprising that this is the number one complaint from patients who are going through this transition. The biology of menopause During the late 40s to mid-50s, a hormone called FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) increases and no longer performs its job to regulate the ovaries. During this increase in FSH, other hormones like estrogen, progesterone and testosterone decrease. A decrease in testosterone can lead to weight gain and decreased energy. And, not surprisingly, estrogen loss has far-reaching effects beyond hot flashes. It contribut

10 Easy Ways to Love Your Liver by Jess Kuh In today's world it seems that it takes more effort to be healthy. Our daily lives are spent more inside than out in the sun. We exercise less because we have sitting jobs. Our foods come from depleted soil, and we fight being bombarded with chemicals. Yikes! Not a very encouraging picture is it? One advantage we do have, though, is more access to knowledge! There are ways to keep your body healthy and one of the best things you can do is keep your liver happy. The liver is a pathway to detox for your body, so if it isn't working properly, it is very easy for your body to get backed up. This can cause a cascade of other health issues. Thinking about doing a liver detox intimates to me so I like to add things to my daily routine that will help keep my liver happy. They are easy to get used to and help keep my liver working properly. 10 Easy Ways to Love Your Liver 1. Drink Enough Water Our bodies need water. It help

By Michelle S. Hunt, PsyD, LCADC Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Virtua Medical and Bariatric Weight Loss People with food addiction struggle every day with a loss of control or inability to stop eating foods that are high in carbohydrates, fat, salt, sugar or artificial sweeteners. They also suffer from painful feelings of shame and embarrassment when it comes to their food behaviors. Food addiction is a relatively new topic. But, it’s a complex condition that has similarities to other types of addiction, such as drugs, alcohol, shopping or gambling. However, help is available. Understanding the causes and signs of food addiction can help you lower your risk and change potentially problematic behaviors. What causes food addiction? Consuming “highly palatable” foods, or foods that are high in carbohydrates, fat, salt, sugar or artificial sweeteners, triggers the pleasure centers of the brain and releases “feel-good” chemicals such as dop

Cold, Flu, or Allergy? Know the Difference for Best Treatment       You’re feeling pretty lousy. You’ve got sniffles, sneezing, and a sore throat. Is it a cold, flu, or allergies? It can be hard to tell them apart because they share so many symptoms. But understanding the differences will help you choose the best treatment. “If you know what you have, you won’t take medications that you don’t need, that aren’t effective, or that might even make your symptoms worse,” says NIH’s Dr. Teresa Hauguel, an expert on infectious diseases that affect breathing. Cold, flu, and allergy all affect your respiratory system, which can make it hard to breathe. Each condition has key symptoms that set them apart. Colds and flu are caused by different viruses. “As a rule of thumb, the symptoms associated with the flu are more severe,” says Hauguel. Both illnesses can lead to a runny, stuffy nose; congestion; cough; and sore throat. But the flu can also cause high fever that lasts fo

Picture this...you аrе оn уоur wау tо dinner thinking аbоut thіѕ amazing piece оf fish you'll hаvе оn а nice salad wіthоut tоо muсh cheese оr оthеr saturated fats аnd you'll order light dressing оn thе side.  You'll hаvе а lot оf water wіth lemon, mауbе ѕоmе herbal tea аnd you'll feel amazing thаt уоu stuck tо уоur healthy eating plan.  Yоu knоw you'll feel ѕо proud оf уоurѕеlf аnd whеn уоu wake uр thе nеxt morning fоr уоur workout, you'll bе light аnd оn top оf уоur game. Yоu walk іn tо thе restaurant аnd thе special оf thе day іѕ уоur favorite...chicken fried steak wіth scalloped potatoes іn а deep butter sauce wіth а side оf sweet potato fries аnd broccolini wіth а cheddar cheese topping. There's еvеn а dessert thrown іntо thе special...another favorite, chocolate lava cake. Whаt thе heck, уоu deserve it!  Yоu aren't gоіng tо lеt аnуоnе tеll уоu whаt tо eat...you аrе аn adult whо саn mаkе adult decisions аnd уоu аrе allowed tо indulge.  Yоu wі

The acai berry is is strange in the way that only 10% of the berry is actually edible, the main reason for this is it has a large stone which takes up most of the berry. It is a dark purple berry slightly smaller than a grape, acai is more communally mixed with ice cream, meal bars and also energy drinks. The acai berry requires rapid precessing after its late harvest. The acai berry grows in the rain forests of the amazon in south america and is considered by some as being more than an organic fruit. These rain forests remain untouched by any sort of manufacturing, everything in this region is grown the way it was intended by nature and no mass production is add in any way. Pronunciation of this fruit is "ah-sigh-ee", acai, or euterpe oleracea (arecaceae) has been seen to excell in heathly attributes and greatly aids metabolism. It is highly promoted by Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a health guru and best-selling author, calling the acai a "superfood." It wasnt until the

It’s a trite but true refrain that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For most of us, it’s been about 12 hours since our last meal and our bodies need a good refueling. Yet, statistics show that as many at 50% of us don’t eat breakfast. We’re too busy. We don’t like breakfast foods. We’re not hungry. We’re trying to lose weight. Sad to say, none of those reasons are valid. There are many healthy breakfasts that can either be bought or made that are fast and even portable. There’s no law that says you have to eat breakfast foods for breakfast. You legitimately might not feel hungry in the morning, particularly if you aren’t accustomed to eating breakfast. But you should eat something, even if you make a fairly light choice, like fruit and yogurt. Trying to lose weight is the worst excuse of all. Study after study shows that people who skip breakfast end up eating more the rest of the day than people who eat a solid breakfast every morning. So how do you get the magical mix

Your attitude is a state of mind and the way we perceive things. It is what sets us apart from others as far as anything in life is concerned. It represents your likes and dislikes. Attitudes can be defined as positive, negative or neutral perceptions of certain things or ideas. Attitudes can be formed as different forms of judgments that may be true or untrue. As people grow up seeing things around them, they can form attitudes based on what they see. What they see can affect their perception of a certain person thing or idea. Attitudes are part of a person's personality and the well being of a person. Attitude is responsible for projecting a personality, be it positive or negative. Your personality can be a factor in determining a mental state of being and contributing to the aging process. Your attitude can also be defined as a form of an egotistical state of mind, regardless of whether it's about acceptance, expression of control or other traits that are considere

by: Hayden Solomon Are you looking for more motivation to exercise? If the numerous improved health benefits aren’t enough to get you off the couch, this just might- your sex life will improve if you exercise. However, be careful to not over-train. That could lead to the opposite effect.

Take a few minutes each day to stop and reflect on your life. You can spend some time practicing gratitude. This helps give you some perspective and improves your ability to handle life's challenges. Remember that you have the power to control your thoughts. Researchers studying weight loss have found that most people will state that they need to lose 50 or more pounds to be "successful" at losing weight. This often sets them up for failure by making this goal seem out of reach. A better strategy is to set a reasonable goal, such as losing 10 pounds. Studies have shown that even a 10 pound weight loss has measurable effect on your blood sugar level and overall well-being. Once you've hit that first goal, simply set another until you've gotten as healthy as you can. To get the best protection from sunscreen, you don't have to buy the highest SPF you can find. Unless you have a skin condition, have had skin cancer, or are very fair, you can use a product wit