Healthy Aging – Strategies for a Long, Happy Life
Some of the health conditions associated with old age are beyond our control. Genetics play a large role in our health at every point in life. However, many of the conditions associated with old age can be mitigated through lifestyle choices, like getting enough...
The New Feminist Podcast – From Brothel Owner to Feminist
At 22 years old, Andrea Heinz found herself $60,000 in debt from a string of abusive relationships and entered into the commercial sex industry in Canada. She worked in prostitution for seven years and had over 4000 customer sessions. She even opened a brothel...
How Exercise Can Improve Cardiovascular Health
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that most cardiovascular disease diagnoses are preventable. Despite this, more than 120 million Americans have heart disease. Furthermore, heart problems are the leading cause of premature death. The...
This Is How You Can Create a Successful Senior Community Walking Program
Everyone can benefit from adding more movement to their daily routine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than half of Americans don't exercise enough. Walking is a way for people of all ages to start exercising, and a community walking...
5 Reasons People Living with Chronic Pain Should Follow an Exercise Routine
Pain that last more than 12 weeks is considered chronic. Chronic pain affects nearly half of people over 65. A modified exercise plan can help.
3 Simple Ways to Prevent Dehydration in Seniors
It is common knowledge that more than half of your body is composed of water. That is because every cell contains a small amount of water. However, some of the most important organs—including the brain, heart, and kidneys—are more than 75 percent water. This is...
How Exercise Can Protect Against Dementia
Slight cognitive decline is a normal part of aging. However, more pronounced difficulties, such as short-term memory loss and confusion, are considered abnormal. Researchers believe that advanced cognitive decline occurs due to changes in the brain and the...
5 Surprising Signs of Healthy Aging
As Americans are increasingly living well into their 80s and 90s, the fitness industry has increased its focus on helping people maintain their physical health during their senior years. Older people who engage in an active, healthy lifestyle can maintain their...
Upper Body Mobility and Stability – More Than Just Perfect Posture
Physical fitness is defined by several different factors, including endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Two of the most important aspects of physical health include body mobility and stability. What Are Body Mobility and Stability? There are several...
Get Out and Get Active! 5 Ways Exercise Lowers Diabetes Risks
In the United States, one out of every 10 people has some form of diabetes. When left untreated, diabetes can cause serious complications, including organ failure and nerve damage. While some forms of diabetes are genetic, type 2 diabetes is a non-congenital form of...