These Foods Hold the Key to Healthy Digestion

It’s not just our skin and muscles that shows signs of aging, it’s also our digestive system as well. Medical research shows that as we age, our esophagus, stomach, small intestines, and several other digestive...

The Coronavirus: What You Really Need To Know

It's easy to get swept up in the fearmongering that has been steadily increasing over the last few weeks with regards to the coronavirus (COVID-19). While it seems we can't go a minute without some...

The Importance of Exercise for Your Mental Health and Independent Living

The world’s older population is significantly increasing. According to a report published by the National Institutes of Health, the world’s older population will grow by almost 17 percent by the year 2050. This has serious...

Ways to Measure Fitness Success Outside of the Scale

Whether you’re trying to lose weight or build muscle, the scale seems to be the go-to source to see if you’ve made progress. Sure, it’s helpful to have that number as a reference, but in...

Brain Exercises You Should Do at Every Age

The general idea about brain health is that it declines as you age. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Multiple studies are finding that physical age doesn’t have to determine your brain age.

Are You Getting Enough Vitamin A? 5 Signs of a Vitamin A Deficiency

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the liver, unlike a water-soluble vitamin like B12, which is excreted when excess levels are taken. Vitamin A gets a lot of credit for maintaining...

Protect Muscles and Increase Strength with Branched-Chain Amino Acids

Imagine if, by the time you are ready for retirement, you had lost over 30% of your muscle mass. Your risk for slips, falls, and injuries have skyrocketed, and you’ll lose your independence soon after....

Best Ways to Naturally Balance Blood Sugar

Do you find yourself feeling fatigued and sleepy after eating? Are there moments throughout your day where you experience irritability and strong hunger pangs? Do you feel dizzy more than normal? If so, you may...

Best Superfoods for Digestion, Inflammation and Health

What is a Superfood? A superfood is a natural food that delivers more micronutrients and overall nutrition than most other common foods in the same category. For example, strawberries are a terrific fruit. They provide...