Although you can't turn back the hands of time, you can slow down the aging process with healthy lifestyle practices. One area of importance is nutrition. You might know the value of decreasing the amount of saturated fat and sodium you eat and...
Everyone wants to stay healthy and young-looking. After all, who wouldn't like to live an active, illness-free life while appearing fresh and vibrant as they age? Of course, aging, illness and injury happen to everyone, but some of the most...
With fast food and prepared foods readily available and heavily promoted, and with sugar present in a wide variety of foods, it is no wonder that the number of overweight children is at an all-time high and likely to grow even higher, according to...
The running game is the first aspect related to offensive football that coaches teach young players. Running with the ball is all about offensive linemen getting off the line of scrimmage and opening holes for the running back. This requires...
Eating healthy and avoiding foods that are bad for you can reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. You can improve your health, your appearance, increase your energy and sharpen your memory by just watching what you put into your...
Stand-up comics and aging jocks agree that losing weight seems to get harder with age. For the senior population, it gets even more difficult. Not only has your metabolism shifted to burn fewer calories overall, but your endurance and physical...
Judging by the front cover copy for women's fashion and fitness magazines, the belly is one of the three body areas women feel most self-conscious about. The bad news is that you can't specifically target your stomach for fat loss -- this idea,...
The Total Trainer home gym line are a series of glide board exercise equipment billed as an alternative to working out with free weights. As with any exercise regime, the Total Trainer has advantages and disadvantages as compared to other...
To build muscle, it's not necessary to have access to a home gym or health club. Muscles get stronger when you force them to operate under greater resistance than that to which they are accustomed. Working out in your home can accomplish these...
An elliptical trainer is the best all-around exercise machine for fitness because it provides a good cardio workout and it keeps you motivated day-in and day-out, according to a panel of fitness trainers and scientists who were queried by the New...
Wellness and weight loss go hand in hand, according to research published by Walter Willett of the Harvard School of Public Health in his landmark book "Eat, Drink and Be Healthy." According to Willett, your risk for many life-threatening...
As part of your body's core, your back muscles work in conjunction with the muscles in your pelvis, hips and abdomen to stabilize and balance your body. Your core muscles also give you the strength to perform daily activities and achieve athletic...
Maintain your skin to stay young, healthy and vital. Although no one can have perfect skin, you can take care of it to eliminate or reduce imperfections. According to the "Cosmopolitan" website, many factors -- including your monthly cycle, the...
Fruit is the perfect food to add to a weight loss diet. Fruits are low in calories and high in fiber, which is a combination that plays an important part in weight loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you must consume...
Baking pork is a healthy way to prepare the meat without messing with popping grease in a skillet or heating a grill. When prepared properly in the oven, pork chops come out moist and flavorful, making them the focal point of the meal. Overcooking...
Miriam Nelson, author of "Strong Women Stay Young," begins her book on exercise telling her readers that "Yes, you can turn back the clock!" Nelson echoes other doctors and researchers who agree that with daily exercise, you can live longer and...
Minor back pain has many different causes. Some of these causes --- such as general stiffness or soreness due to weak back muscles --- can be fixed by intelligent application of exercise. Others, like pain from a major spinal injury, can actually...
Every diet or workout program is a compromise: You emphasize certain goals at the expense of other factors. Furthermore, different people have different needs when it comes to nutrition and fitness.
Anti-aging websites promise that drinking grape juice every day will take six years off your age and that deep breathing can make your skin look years younger. And they may be right. But sooner or later the inevitable changes to your body will...
Intuition probably tells you that exercise must have an effect on longevity, and scientific studies back up that feeling. Not only do hundreds of studies show the benefits of exercise, according to Harvard University Health Publications, but...
Everything you do to engage in vigorous physical activity every day will help keep you healthy. Exercise improves your mood, reduces your risk of serious and chronic diseases such as heart disease and certain forms of cancer, increases your energy...
Over 40 million Americans either have osteoporosis or are at a high risk for developing the disease according to an October 2010 article by the Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center. While simulated ski machines such as...
Vitamin C and copper peptides are available in a variety of products, and both can be beneficial to your skin. Both have antioxidant properties, and while vitamin C is vital for skin production and maintenance, copper peptides may be able to help...
Vitamin C with rose hips in an excellent source of nutrition in the fight to stay young. It helps prevent wrinkles and aging and can cause the skin to stay vibrant. It can also help the skin to retain water, an essential key in maintaining beauty....
Increasing weight to increase strength is the goal of most people who begin a strength training program. When you increase weight, you need to ensure both safety and success, says Miriam Nelson, author of "Strong Women Stay Young." You want to...
If you've just joined a tai chi class, or you're thinking about trying it out, you might be wondering who came up with this complex set of exercises and why it's supposed to be so good for you. Like other exercise forms, tai chi can help you...
In 1988, Dr. Irwin H. Rosenberg of Boston's Tufts University gave a name to the process of losing muscle mass: sarcopenia. Since then, research at Tufts has shown that from about the age of 45, the average person loses muscle mass at the rate of...
When it comes to body building, a personal trainer is an ideal resource. Unfortunately, personal trainers can be expensive. A more wallet-friendly alternative is to put together your own body building plan for free. Every individual has his own...
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese martial art form often referred to as the practice of "meditation in motion." The gentle, flowing movements in Tai Chi promote relaxation, stress relief and conscious awareness of the present moment. According to the...
Jackie Silver has many tips and tricks for those of us who aren't getting any younger, but want to still look young. In this video learn more about how to stay looking young.