If warming up is important before working out or doing any physical activities, cooling down is just as crucial. Many people go from intense gym workouts or playing sports straight into the shower rooms, which is not very good. There are many benefits to cooling down after working out, suchContinue Reading
Many people feel depressed around the holidays and throughout the winter. People are more secluded and holiday expectations are high. That can trigger a bout of depression. Meditation is one natural way to ease depression, especially for older people. Senior citizens and depression Data shows that about 20% of peopleContinue Reading
Intermittent fasting is a new buzzword for weight loss. Actually, it’s been around for a while but more in connection with religion rather than weight loss. Doctors are finding out it could have positive effects beyond the spiritual. What is Intermittent fasting? Intermittent fasting is an eating routine that cyclesContinue Reading
History was made in September when an 80-year-old man with prostate cancer became the first patient to use a novel drug to fight cancer. The drug, Pluvicto (lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan), uses target radiation to kill cancer cells as it runs through the body. Meet Jim Duvall Jim DuvallContinue Reading
People are beginning to think about what they want to accomplish in 2023 and, for many, that includes running in a marathon. That’s a good goal. Completing a marathon offers a lot of accomplishment even if you don’t place high on the list of times. The key thing is toContinue Reading
Diabetes patients are always looking for ways to reduce blood sugar. The more they can reduce naturally, the less insulin and fewer drugs they need to take. That is a great goal. The next question is what types of food lower blood sugar? Before you can answer that question, youContinue Reading
It may be winter now but the fashion industry is already looking toward spring. The industry runs about six months ahead of the rest of us because it takes time to get new fashion in stores and catalogs ready for people to buy when spring comes. There are many trendsContinue Reading
It’s safe to say that dating isn’t the same as it was 20 or 30 years ago. Now, there are apps, criminal background checks and a lookout for drugs. That doesn’t sound romantic but it’s the reality. Yet, those aren’t the only problems with modern dating. As it turns out,Continue Reading
CrossFit is known for incorporating movements from daily life into its WODs (workout daily). You may not realize it but it can help you do your winter chores better too. The purpose of these workouts is to help people live a more quality life longer and independently. You can doContinue Reading
Many studies exist on when is the optimum time to get pregnant. There have been studies of full moons, best months, temperature studies, and seasonal studies. So can women get pregnant easier during winter than in other seasons? It would appear so. Animals may do a lot of their matingContinue Reading
