Strong Legs Equal a Sharp Brain

Did You Know...that a new study shows that sturdy legs support brain health? It has long been known that strong muscles—especially legs muscles, the largest...
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The Secret to Preserving Muscle As You Age

As we age, preserving muscle mass is critical to our health and quality of life. Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass and...
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Tai Chi May Reduce the Risk of Falling

Falls among the elderly are a leading cause of serious injuries that can often require hospitalization, nursing home admission, and in some cases even...

Exercise Changes Your DNA

Did You Know...that exercise can actually change your DNA? We all know that exercise lowers risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses.  Now,...

Squatting for Health

Did You Know...that squatting can help you live longer…and increase the quality of your life? Before we delve into the dangers of sitting and the...
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Fact or Myth: Vigorous Exercise For Lowering Blood Pressure?

This is a MYTH. Difficult, high-intensity workouts are not necessary for improving heart health or lowering blood pressure. To the contrary, recent research coming out of...

5-Minute Health Tip: 5-Minute Exercise Solutions

The older we get, the more important exercise becomes…and it seems the harder it is to carve out the necessary time to get our...

Feeling Sleepy? This Genius Trick Will Wake You Up Better Than Coffee

The next time you feel your focus drifting away, or worse, find yourself unintentionally nodding off at your desk, don’t rush for the coffeepot...

Fact or Myth: Can Exercise Help Heal Knee Injuries?

This is FACT. What injury strikes the most athletes? Knee injuries! A staggering 2.5 million people end up in the ER each year from a...