Researchers found that women in their 70s who were the most physically active and ate the most fruits and vegetables lived the longest. A healthy diet and high levels of physical activity are the strongest predictors of health and a long life. It’s never too late to start living well. A study from Sweden showed a healthy … Read More
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Couch potatoes beware – for each hour you spend in front of the TV daily you increase your risk of dying from all causes by 11%. You have a 9% higher risk of dying from cancer, and an 18% higher risk of dying from heart disease. Start moving! … Read More
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Researchers looked at over 38,000 people, 18 to 80 years old, who either ran or walked regularly and found that both groups reduced their risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. Regardless of whether you choose to walk or run, if you do it regularly you are investing in your future … Read More
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Researchers looked at over 38,000 people, 18 to 80 years old, who either ran or walked regularly and found that both groups reduced their risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. Regardless of whether you choose to walk or run, if you do it regularly you are investing in your future … Read More
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Good genes count, but research found that only one-third of your life span is the result of your genes. Two-thirds of your life expectancy risk is due to lifestyle choices, like eating and exercise habits. … Read More
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Do-it-yourself bypass surgery—walk. Walking briskly for 20 to 30 minutes several times a week dramatically increases blood flow through the arteries and can help some people with narrowed arteries safely avoid bypass surgery. … Read More
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Sixty and you play ice hockey. Seventy and you play competitive volleyball. Eighty and you’re on a basketball team. Ninety-five and you still compete in swimming events. These are just some of the state and national level master athletes in the U.S. today. This should come as no surprise. Baby boomers, the first of whom … Read More
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Set your exercise goal. • To improve health = 30 minutes of brisk walking most days of the week. • To lose weight = 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. • To maintain weight loss = 60 to 90 minutes of walking every day of the week. … Read More
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Walk off a fatty meal. Research has shown that a high fat meal has a negative impact on your health for up to 6 hours after eating. But, if you take a brisk walk after eating, you can reduce some of the risk of eating too much fat. … Read More
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Exercise preserves muscle during weight loss. When older individuals diet without exercise they lose too much muscle which can interfere with balance and the ability to take care of themselves. … Read More
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