Lifting weights is the natural choice if you want a broad back and bulging biceps. However, you might be surprised to learn that it’s also effective for a much wider range of fitness goals. Less than 25% of American adults exercise regularly. Even fewer make strength training a central part of their routine. If that sounds like you, you’re missing out on more than bigger … [Read more...] about 7 Benefits of Strength Training Besides Building Muscle
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A Quick Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
You may have seen TV commercials with Barry Manilow and less famous senior citizens talking about AFib. That's shorthand for atrial fibrillation, the most common cause of irregular heartbeats. When you have AFib, the electrical signals to the upper chambers of your heart become disorganized. A healthy heart beats steadily for about 60 times a minute at rest. With AFib, that … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Atrial Fibrillation
9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
As of 2020, life expectancy for women in the United States is 80.5 years, and you may live much longer than that. Taking care of your health can help you to celebrate more birthdays and increase the quality of your life. You probably know that women tend to live longer than men. However, you may be surprised to learn that women are at higher risk for many conditions that are … [Read more...] about 9 Health Secrets for Women Over 50
A Quick Guide to Spinal Stenosis
Did your back start hurting after you turned 50? If so, you may be experiencing spinal stenosis. It’s a condition that occurs when your spinal canal starts to narrow, putting pressure on your spinal cord and nerves. Stenosis most commonly appears in your lower back or neck. Symptoms can include pain, numbness, and tingling. You may also feel weakness in your legs and … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide to Spinal Stenosis
13 Ways to Make Healthy Cooking More Fun
You probably know that preparing your own food is a great way to eat healthier and lose weight. If you love to cook, that’s an added bonus. If you’re uncomfortable in the kitchen, it can be difficult to stop relying on dining out. That’s especially true if you grew up without many culinary role models, and now you think it's too late to learn. On the other hand, you might be … [Read more...] about 13 Ways to Make Healthy Cooking More Fun