If you are 40 years young, you may begin to notice your favorite jeans getting snug, your vision may be fuzzy reading the morning paper, and stress might be creeping into your life a bit more. No need to fret, you can build a healthy and fit you at any age, especially over 40, by […]
One of the most powerful ways to influence those around you is by becoming the change you want to see in the world. This is especially true with regards to children because they look up to adults as role models, so be a positive one. If family and friends actually see you making changes in […]
For some men, skipping the dishes or leaving the dirty laundry to their spouse may be the norm. However, a recent study published in the Journal of Family Psychology (2015) is shattering traditional housework stereotypes. The study, out of the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Alberta, Canada, found that men who do […]
For quite some time most people have viewed the age of 65 as the entry point into old age, hence the collecting of a pension and other senior specials. That may be about to change as a study suggests old age doesn’t start until 74. A new standard is being suggested by academics at the […]
We live in a country where obesity rates are rapidly — and worryingly — rising, in both adults and children. At the same time, our stress levels are through the roof! It can be hard to relax. However, relaxation and stress management is vitally important, not only for your sanity and mental health, but for […]
If you love drinking coffee in the morning and you happen to be trying to lose a few extra pounds, you’re in luck. Adding just a few simple ingredients into your coffee can help accelerate your metabolism. Naturally, our bodies are more insulin resistant in the morning, partly due to a rise in cortisol upon waking. […]
Gyms aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean exercise isn’t right for you. Exercise is a vital part of health, and there’s something for everyone. The key is simply to get your body moving! There are a myriad of fun activities you can do inside, outside in nature, around the town, or even in your […]
The simple act of walking at a brisk pace may be beneficial for decreasing your body mass index (BMI), according to a new study from the London School of Economics (LSE). The recent research found that walking at a brisk pace might even be more beneficial than doing other physical activities, including working out at […]
As a culture, we spend so much time sitting. Think about it: many of us sit in our cars (or on buses) on our commutes to and from work, we often sit in chairs for hours at a time when we get there, and then we sit on the couch or in a computer chair […]
Recent research published in Biology Letters has found that varying your walking speed can affect the amount of calories you burn. The study was conducted by two engineering researchers from Ohio State University, who examined the amount of calories burned through different modes of walking. They concluded that changing your walking pace could increase your calorie […]
