Did you ever have any one give you this command? It’s actually sound advice. Last month I reported that ten-minute bursts of exercise were helpful in maintaining fitness. Now researchers report that an “active lifestyle” where people engage in moderate activity about 20 minutes over the course of each day can have similar positive effects. […]
Category: Nurturing Yourself – Wellness
The journey to looking, feeling, and being your very best isn’t necessarily long and hard. Small shifts in our behaviors and thoughts often bring profound results. Keep in mind that the path is not the same for each person. Your choices, your actions, and your lifestyle need to work for you. So let’s explore your options so that you start nurturing yourself.
Reproductive Health Tips – For Men!
Reproductive health is not for women only. What can men do? According to the Berkeley Wellness Letter June 2013, men under 35 could benefit from eating 2.5 ounces of walnuts a day, while men over 44 may find it helpful to eat a high antioxidant diet rich in vitamins C and E and zinc. Studies […]
Toast to Your Good Health
It’s the season to celebrate – weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and the list goes on. I had a graduation and three birthdays last month. While I do some moderate drinking, I should point out that, from a health perspective, there are pros and cons to consuming alcohol. Experts advise that moderate alcohol consumption […]
Part Time Healthy Eating
Do you tend to take weekends off when it comes to healthy eating? How’s that working for you? Saturdays and Sundays account for almost 29% of the week. Because it takes a reduction of 3500 calories to lose a pound, any deficits you accomplished during the week can easily be reversed on the weekend. And […]
It’s Bathing Suit Time!
Are you watching calories as the temperatures rise? Be aware of the effects of diet on fat loss and don’t cut back on your calories too much. When calories are severely restricted without adding exercise, only 50% of the weight lost is fat. The remainder is lean tissue such as muscle. With moderate calorie restriction […]
The Facts About the 5-Second Rule
How long does it take for food to become contaminated once it hits the floor? According to researchers, less than five seconds. Foods pick up the bacteria virtually instantly, especially when dropped on tile. The good news is that most floors are generally cleaner than we might expect them to be, although bacteria can live […]
Short Exercise Breaks Long on Value
Fitness buffs know that if they don’t have a 30-minute period to exercise, there is value to exercising for three ten-minute periods during the day. Studies show such workouts can help manage weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. What we have recently learned is that these short periods may be even more beneficial for […]
Should You Avoid Late-Night Eating ?
I’ve been asked this many times by my clients, so it’s not surprising that people believe that the time of day calories are consumed affects weight gain and loss. Generally speaking, it is the quantity of calories eaten, not the time of day, which has the greatest impact on weight. The leading weight loss company […]
It’s Not Greek to Me
The benefits of Greek yogurt, that is. In fact, it’s the only kind I eat now. Greek yogurt is thicker than traditional yogurt because the liquid whey has been drained off. It has as much as twice the protein of the traditional kind; a six-ounce serving has as much protein as 2-3 ounces of meat. […]
Some Memory Loss is Normal
Worried that you’re becoming forgetful as you age? Normal age-related changes in memory include forgetting part of an experience, temporarily being unable to recall a fact, or the need to use memory aids such as notes. With dementia, the whole experience is forgotten, the facts don’t return, and memory aids become less helpful over time.