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Debunk Aging Myths: Age How You Want To
Aging is a fact of life for all humans, but women seem to get more scrutinized over the process. Advertisements, magazine articles, talk shows, and social media bombard us with ways to reverse, defy, and stop signs of aging. Women begin fillers and botox in their 20’s now, and sunscreen...
Choosing The Best Exercise During Menopause
It’s easy to lose motivation to move during menopause. Symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, fatigue, and mood changes can leave you feeling drained and uncomfortable. Staying active & finding menopause solutions can make this transition easier by relieving or lessening symptoms. Whether you’ve always been active or want to embark...
What Is the Relationship between Sodium and Aging?
The average person ingests about 5000 milligrams of sodium each day. Too much of it can negatively affect your health — and lead to premature aging. Sodium ions are responsible for high blood pressure, which over time can lead to heart problems, stroke, and kidney failure. Let’s explore the connection...
3 Nut Varieties That Benefit Your Health
They may be small, but nuts are mighty when it comes to nutrition. Research suggests that the nutritional value of nuts not only gives us a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fat — they also support our heart health, lower your risk of cancer, and much more. When...
What Proteins—and How Much—Should You Be Eating?
As you age, it’s vital you’re getting enough (and the right kinds of) protein. What proteins — and how much — should you be eating? For such an essential component of our diet, it may be surprising to hear there isn’t broad consensus of how much protein is best to...
Managing Unhealthy Fats in Your Diet
Saturated or trans fats are known as "bad" fats. They’re associated with increased disease risk. You may not be able to remove saturated fats from your diet altogether, but it’s essential to cut down on them as much as possible. The 2 Types of "Bad" Fats Saturated fat These fats...