Many American, Young and Old Do Not Meet Healthy Guidelines Less than 33% of Americans meet the new physical fitness guidelines issued Monday by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Among teenagers the rate is even worse, as only 20% meet the guidelines, even though officials said they could be easily achieved by […]
Eat Oysters the Right Way The season for oysters is in full swing. Or… is it? Is that old adage that you should only consume raw oysters in a month that contains the letter “r” actually true? What if you want whiskey, not Champagne, with your oyster? Well, I am here to tell you that some of […]
Running: The Benefits Vs The Risks Knowing the benefits and risks of any activity helps you take advantage of the 1st and avoid the 2nd. Like other forms of exercise, running has the potential to help you maintain a healthy weight, balance your insulin and leptin receptors, relieve stress and boost your self-confidence. Running can […]
Stem Cells 101, the Value Proposition The Key purpose of stem cells is to maintain, heal and regenerate tissues wherever they reside in our body. This is a continuous process that occurs inside the human body throughout its life. If we did not have stem cells, our lifespan would be about 1 hour, because there […]
Strength Training is an Essential Fitness Component for Everyone Years ago, it was called weight lifting, and associated with body builders and muscle-bound athletes. Today, “strength training” is the popular term, and it’s regarded as an essential component of fitness for everyone. But there are lingering myths that stop many people over 50 from reaping […]
It’s Summer, Dehydration Can be Deadly if Left Untreated As Summer temperatures rise, so do the numbers of patients admitted to medical centers for dehydration, fatigue, and heatstroke. According to the Institute of Medicine, 75% of Americans consume far below the recommended daily minimum of water, regardless of the season — even though we all […]
Some Tips on How to Relieve Lower Back Pain Naturally Lower back pain is the most commonly reported type of pain and a leading cause of disability, missed work and doctor visits in the US. Estimates suggest approximately 80% of adults will suffer from lower back pain in their lifetime. Also, the cost of lower […]