Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Breast cancer will develop in approximately one in eight women during their lifetime. The incidence of this disease has changed very little in recent years.. The disease usually has changed very little in recent years. The disease usually occurs in women, […]
With aging, there is a progressive decline in total body water (TBW). Intracellular water (ICW) (inside the cells), parallel to an age-related loss of muscle mass and muscle strength. In the elderly population is at an increased risk of low-grade chronic dehydration, which could presumably affect muscle function and the individual’s functional capacity. Loss of […]
We all need some fat in our daily food choices. Replacing “bad” fats (saturated and trans) with “good” fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated) is smart for your heart. An easy way to do this is to choose non-tropical vegetable oils to cook and prepare food. The types of oils listed below are healthier choices than solid […]
Globally, tea is the second most consumed beverage after water. Habitual tea intake has been associated with higher bone mineral density, particularly in postmenopausal women. This association may be due to its polyphenols and resulting protective antioxidant effects. While in vito studies have shown improved bone outcomes with a consumption of individual purified tea polyphenols, it is […]
Recently a senior lady came up to me in the grocery story parking lot. She asked me if I would know how to get her $1,000 back from a landscaper that did a terrible job on her property. I asked if she went to the bank. “Yes,” she said, but her check was already cashed. […]
Similar to high-intensity interval training (also known as HIIT), Tabata can be more effective than regular aerobics for some individuals. Especially in terms of time efficiency and boosting both aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic (without oxygen) fitness. While both types of exercise offer cardiovascular benefits. Tabata’s high-intensity intervals and short recovery periods can lead to […]
