Past research has shown that older people build muscle from food less efficiently than younger people. If you have read my articles on senior athletes, you should know that there is a big difference between what is classified as “older” and what is classified as “younger” people. However, without maintaining our exercise programs changes do […]
The supplement industry is a billion dollar money maker. Half of all American adults (including 70 percent of those age 65 and older) take a multivitamin or another vitamin or mineral supplement regularly. The total price tag exceeds $12 billion per year. Johns Hopkins and other organizations say the money might be better spent on […]
While sunscreen should be used all year around, even in heavily overcast skies, be aware of what is in them! Problems with Oxybenzone was in the news last year, but now Avobenzone, Octocrylene and Ecamsule have also become problematic. These ingredients increase in the bloodstream after sunscreen use. Animal studies have raised concerns that the […]
CBD oil is showing up on store shelves everywhere! Sales of CBD oil products have exploded in the past 18 months as people have found this product helps ease pain and inflammation, among other problems. Be very careful where you buy this product, and how you use it. Synthetic versions have made up to 52 […]
I’ve written about senior athletes before, but Flo Filon Meiler could be the most incredible of all! Flo Filion Meiler can be seen at the University of Vermont’s indoor track and field practice sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. By 9 a.m. sharp, the pole is in her hand and her eyes are laser focused on […]
It seems that whenever I read about a new food issue many reports don’t always clarify what part of the food is the problem. For example the most recent issue seems to be about the egg. Eggs are not bad as a whole food. It is the yolk that can be troublesome. Especially to those […]
