Muscle Improves Sarcopenia

Muscle Improves Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia, is also known as muscle loss. This common condition affects 10% of adults who are over 50 years of age. While it can decrease life expectancy and quality of life,  you can improve, prevent and even reverse this condition. Some of the causes of sarcopenia are due to natural consequence of time passing, others […]

Why Does Metabolism Change With Age?

Why Does Metabolism Change With Age?

You have probably heard this before. Your metabolism is slow because of your age! WRONG AGAIN! It will change if you don’t do anything about it! If anyone is physically capable of helping their activity level, why not do it? Most of us remember a time when we could eat anything we wanted and not […]

Is Aging Normal?

Is Aging Normal?

Things do change as we pass through our chronological birthdays. However, we all have options. In the past, scientists looked for a single theory that explained aging. There are two main groups of aging theories. The first group states that aging is natural and programmed into the body, while the second group of aging theories […]

New Year Traditions to Give You Luck!

New Year Traditions to Give You Luck!

Most of us would appreciate a lot of good luck any time of the year. Some cultures believe that certain foods start the year off in the right direction. Beans, round foods and noodles seem to be high on the list, as well as lucky desserts! Now who wouldn’t feel lucky to enjoy the best […]

The Scents of the Season.

The Scents of the Season.

December seems to be the best smelling season of all! The variety of spices and flavors make us fell warm and loved. Walk into a friend or relative’s home and the scents transport us into times of enjoyable experiences, places and memories.  And all of these spices are healthy for us.  Well of course most […]

Cancer, Sugar and Myths

Cancer, Sugar and Myths

Many factors contribute to the cause of cancers. The cause of many cancers are unknown. There is a strong belief that sugar causes cancers. In some cases this can be a contributing factor. But not the total picture. Every cell in your body uses blood sugar (glucose) for energy. Cancer cells use about 200 times […]