Does Positive Thinking Help You To Stay Healthy As You Age?

Many people wander the earth believing they lack the strength and power to achieve their goals. This negative mechanism may keep them down. You can gain motivation and live healthier, by simply telling yourself “I can do it.” Anything you put your mind to, you can do it if you…

How Do Carbohydrates Affect My Health Over Age 50?

It has been established by the main scientific boards all over the world that carbohydrates, one of the three principal macro nutrients in a diet (the other two are fats and proteins), should represent 55 to 65 % of the total daily calories ingested. Carbohydrates are the main source of fuel…

HEALTH TIP APRIL 1, 2018

Did you know you may be tossing away the most nutritious and best part of your food found in the peels of vegetables and fruits?  The peels of fruits and vegetables are the most nutrient rich part of these foods. So you may want to consider keeping and eating the…

Improve Nutrition By Understanding Food Labels

Nutritiоn lаbеlѕ help people make infоrmеd choices about the fооdѕ thеу buу. But ѕоmеtimеѕ thеу саn bе hаrd tо understand. Bеing аrmеd with information likе hоw muсh ѕаturаtеd fat, ѕugаr аnd protein a рrоdu…

Are People Over Age Fifty More Vulnerable To Foodborne Illnesses?

Foodborne illness which can also be termed as food poisoning includes sickness that may be a result from foods that are spoiled or contaminated as a result of the activities of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Foodborne illnesses may also arise from ingesting toxins such as poisonous mushrooms and various…

How Does My Nutritional Needs Change As I Age?

People will continue to need food and nutrition to keep their body functioning properly. For all age groups, the bottom line is that good nutrition is important at all stages of life. You may recall that when you were a child up until you reached early adulthood, you may have…

How Does Getting Enough Sleep Keep Me Healthy Over Age 50?

Getting enough sleep as part of your daily routine is important for the majority of us to have a long and healthy life. Research has proven in many instances that people who get lots of sleep have a reduced risk of contracting various health problems such as; diabetes, high blood…

Eating Right As We Age

It is important that you eat right for you to stay healthy. If you do not eat right, your body does not receive the nutrients it needs to stay healthy. The body requires food that promotes energy. Too much food is not good for you and not enough of the…

Is Taking A Fish Oil Supplement Beneficial To Your Health?

Taking a fish oil supplement may be beneficial to your health in many ways which range from improving blood pressure control, brain to heart health and many other health benefits. The benefits of fish oil come primarily from two Omega 3 essential fatty acids found in fish oil which is…

What Are Some Exercise Tips?

Exercise is very important in helping us to stay healthy as we continue to age.  Here are some exercise tips that may help you to reach your fitness goals:   Squats The squat is a compound and full-body exercise that works more than one muscle group. This powerful exercise…