BY MARC LINDSAY

Source* https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/how-you-can-walk-off-belly-fat

Walking might not be the most strenuous form of exercise, but it is an effective way to get in shape and burn fat. While you can’t spot-reduce fat, walking can help reduce overall fat (including belly fat), which, despite being ... Continue Reading

Does Brain Training Increase Your Cognitive Abilities?

BY KEVIN GRAY

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/does-brain-training-increase-your-cognitive-abilities

There are lots of ways to work out. You’ve got resistance training, endurance training and high-intensity interval training, among others. Of course, we can’t forget brain training. Which begs the question: What the heck is brain training?

Also called cognitive training, brain training involves ... Continue Reading

The Keys to Happy, Healthy and Fulfilling Senior Living Revealed at Dr. Shmorhun’s “Aging in Place” Seminar

At Dr. Shmorhun’s recent, well-attended educational event for older adults and their families, he shared the keys to navigating a smooth and satisfying transition to the senior years. Bringing his decades of experience helping senior patients successfully cope with ... Continue Reading

What Is Water Weight?

Water makes up 60% of your body weight, and it’s one of the first things you lose. Weight decreases as a change in muscle, fat and water.

Fat mass doesn’t change quickly, but you can lose as much as five pounds of ... Continue Reading

Sleep Cycle Guide

Shortly after you crawl into bed your body shifts into 5 different sleep cycles. During each cycle, your brain goes through different patterns that are important for your overall health.

According to Dr. Jeffrey Lliff, ” your brain is not simply asleep or awake; it ... Continue Reading

Weight Issues & Your Thyroid

People gain weight for a number of reasons that go beyond your calorie intake and workouts. You might be on a new medication or even stress can be a factor. But even after you’ve eliminated all the possibilities and are ... Continue Reading

Metabolism

As you know, your metabolism slows as you age. Research shows that getting older is associated with a progressive decline in basal metabolic rate. Additionally, some of our daily habits can drain your metabolism further. Below ... Continue Reading

8 Ways to Eat and Exercise For Quick Weight Loss

There are times in our life when we need to lose weight quickly, either for weddings, reunions, special events, or to boost motivation. Ramping up your workouts is a great way ... Continue Reading

Why Is It Essential?

Fiber is essential for a healthy digestive tract even though it’s the structural part of plant foods that our bodies can’t even absorb. However, most people fall short of the daily recommendations and miss out on ... Continue Reading

Weight Loss Goals

Daily or weekly weigh-ins can be beneficial and it’s important to keep in mind that sustainable weight loss involves focusing on other numbers too. Scale numbers can be misleading and they don’t always reflect weight-loss ... Continue Reading