If there was an activity that could improve your heart health, bone health, balance, and chronic disease management, all while making you look and feel amazing, would you try it? 

For most people I know, the answer would be a definite yes! Even though it sounds too good to be true, there is a type of exercise that can do it all. And no, it doesn't require you to spend hours at the gym or exert high intensity. So, what is this miracle exercise?

Summertime is here, which means we'll probably spend more days enjoying the sunshine and laying out on the beach. Even though a day in the sun may seem harmless, exposure to UV rays can take a toll on your skin. In the short term, you may have a slight sunburn. But the long-term consequences of sun exposure aren't as easily noticeable.

Trying to “shop healthy” at the grocery store can seem overwhelming. There are already so many things to think about, like choosing whether or not to go organic, reading and assessing whether nutrition labels are full of sneaky marketing claims. and watching your budget. So, how important is it, really, to prioritize buying and eating in-season produce?

With the approaching Memorial Day Weekend, it is a safe bet that many people will be celebrating the unofficial start of summer! And for many, this celebration will include summer-fun cocktails and ice-cold beer! That said, it is important to understand the effects (or potential effects) of alcohol as we age.

Is your glass half-empty or half-full? The way you choose to answer this question about positive thinking just might reveal your outlook on life, your self confidence, and whether you're an optimist or a pessimist. Your answer might even affect your health!

If you are not engaging in strength or resistance training, the chances are high that you will lose strength and become less functional as you age.

Inactivity, poor nutrition, and age-related changes, all help to reduce bone mass at the rate of approximately 1% per year after age 40. As a result, after a minor fall, our bones are more fragile and thus likely to break after minor stress or tension.

Approximately 88 million American adults—1 in 3—have prediabetes. What’s more, more than 84% of people with prediabetes don’t know they have it.

As we age, the “filing cabinet” of the brain starts to overflow. Papers get misplaced or lost in the shuffle. And this causes us to forget the details of important memories, where we put down our phone, or why we walked into the kitchen. But, according to research, there are ways we can all improve our memory.

“Runner’s High” might not be what you think!

Anyone who has ever deemed themselves a runner has probably experienced an interesting feeling known as Runner’s High. It’s been defined as a feeling of euphoria coupled with reduced anxiety and a lessened ability to feel pain.

We’re living longer lives, yet in order to live both longer and healthier lives we need to be making the good decisions. I call it becoming ageless.

Even if it’s true that as we age we’re faced with obstacles, what’s even more real is that if we “take it easy” we’re going to age faster and die.

Believing in our capabilities, and NOT thinking that we are too limited by age.

So what are some of the secrets to living better and longer lives? Here are some to think about as we set intentions for this next year:

I want to share three easy, yoga pose-inspired moves you can try right now at home, no experience or equipment required.

7 Nutrition rules that will fuel your workout.

What you eat, and when, has a big impact on your energy level and how well you recover from a workout.

Your body is a machine. And, like all machines, it needs the right fuel to run well — especially if you are active. But what foods should you eat to fuel your workout? And when?

Our immune system is pretty awesome, isn't it?

It's a huge network of proteins, organs, and cells that work synergistically to keep us protected, healthy, and thriving.

When that network is strong, it silently fights and wins microscopic battles as we enjoy the good health it affords us. It's like our own personal health ninja. 

I always focus on the good ....

Yes, bodybuilders need high amounts of protein because they build muscle.

But a high protein diet is important for older adults, too. No matter your age or level of fitness, you also need protein. Your body relies on protein to function. Women over 50, especially need a high protein diet to maintain:

Overall health

Muscle strength

Balance, agility and resilience

Why do We Need a High Protein Diet?

Protein is one of the foundational nutrients that make up your body. Every cell in your body relies on protein to function including:

Skin

Hair

Nails

Muscle

Bones

Internal organs

Protein is essential for healing, building and repairing cells and body tissue.

Rest days are just as important as exercise. In fact, a successful fitness plan isn’t complete without rest days.

Seriously, especially as we age, taking regular breaks allows your body to recover and repair.

It’s a major part of progress, regardless of your fitness level or age. Because not taking rest days can lead to overtraining or burnout.

Trust me if you want to be in this game when you’re 90 years old... rest days & stretching are your best friends😘

If you’ve grown interested in your health, preventative medicine, or healthy aging you’ve probably come across the term “oxidative stress” in a multitude of articles discussing everything from weight loss and bloating to joint pain and chronic disease.

Not everyone offers a simple definition...

I’ll make it simple:

Just as bananas turn brown when exposed to oxygen, our cells oxidize or “rust” too.

Intermittent fasting involves restricting food intake for a period of time. For most people, the lure is fast and easy(ish), weight loss, but many claim that the benefits extend beyond the scale to include mental clarity, improved sleep quality, and significant boosts in energy.

Some studies show it may even improve digestive issues and reduce insulin levels.

Check out the video and recipe of a great way to break a fast.