Get Daily Exercise
Improvements in life expectancy are strongly linked to daily exercise. A comprehensive review of studies in the Journal of Aging Research showed that people who exercise regularly—even for as little as three hours a week—lived up to 6.9 years longer than those who didn’t.
Habit-building is the key to success. The easiest way to build a habit is to commit to daily workouts even if it’s just for 20 minutes. If you do, you may skip a day but are more likely to get back on track immediately.
If you exercise three days a week and miss…
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Impact of maternal and early-life high-fat diets on children and adults
How does eating a high-fat diet during pregnancy or early life affect your health? Researchers tested on rat offspring to study how diet impacts future preferences
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have explored this very question, and the findings are fascinating.
Why should high-fat diets always be avoided?
It is common knowledge that eating healthy is vital during pregnancy and that a high-fat diet can seriously affect our health.
High-fat diets can result in:
obesity
Diabetes
Chronic liver disease
Cancer
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Investigating the effect of a high-fat diet on rats
The researchers used…
Healthy Life: Healthy lunchbox ideas | Food
When my daughter started kindergarten it was the first time ever I had to pack her lunch. In daycare, lunch was always provided and that made my life much easier! So I lengthen lunch ideas. My son was very easy and would eat leftovers or sandwiches but my daughter was a bit more particular. Plus she needed three snacks and a lunch for each day of school.
It’s not too difficult to keep kids’ lunches and snacks healthy and fresh. Most of these items are things that you can make in advance and store easily. It’s always a good idea…
Learn how to achieve those New Year’s fitness resolutions at the Healthy Living Expo this Saturday
Focusing on the concepts of sustainability, innovation and a healthy lifestyle, more than 100 exhibitors from across the country are scheduled to occupy over 20,000 sq. ft. of space, showcasing their products and services to customers and industry professionals. Vendors range from food, photography, vegetable greenhouses, kids clothing, animal charities, and more to appeal to kids, adults and even pets.
In two separate rooms, the Expo will consist of health professionals and gurus to answer fitness questions, interactive stage demonstrations, an indoor public market, door prizes requiring guests to engage with exhibitors and the Central Alberta Leadership in Health Awards.…
California ranks among the 10 best states in the US for a long, healthy life
Preparing healthy snacks for the whole family
With hungry kids home from school, nutritionist Kathy Chraghian shows us how you can prepare healthy snacks for the whole family.
LOS ANGELES – Believe it or not – there are some states where residents have a better chance at living longer lives, and this may be partly due to their healthy lifestyles.
That’s according to a new study by Life Extension, which analyzed federal data to determine the best states for longevity based on life expectancy at birth and several lifestyle factors including exercise, healthy diet, sleep quality, and stress levels.
Hawaii…
Sugar And Its Natural Substitutes
Added sugar has been linked to many serious diseases, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Fortunately, there are many ways to sweeten foods without adding sugar. There are many natural sweeteners that people often use instead of sugar. These include coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup and molasses. While these natural sweeteners may contain more nutrients than regular sugar, your body still metabolizes them in the same way.
The natural sweeteners listed below are slightly ‘less bad’ than regular sugar. Nevertheless, they are still forms of sugar.
Why sugar is bad for you
Sugar interferes with your body’s hormones that…
Top 10 states with the longest life expectancy and healthiest lives
We already know that lifestyle choices can help influence how long you live. But where you live may also factor into your longevity.
Consider this: in 2019, the US landed at No. 40 for life expectancy when compared to other countries, according to the World Health Organization. With America’s advanced healthcare system in mind, an average life expectancy of 78.5 years, prior to Covid-19, was pretty low.
But there are some states where residents have a better chance at living longer lives, and that may be due, in large part, to their healthy lifestyles.
Life Extension, a company that aims…
Douglas, Pitkin counties ranked as healthiest in Colorado
Douglas and Pitkin counties are the healthiest in Colorado for the fifth year in a row, while people living in Otero and Bent counties have the shortest and sickest lives.
The annual health rankings compiled by the University of Wisconsin’s Population Health Institute attempt to grade counties across the country on two areas: health outcomes and the factors that influence health.
The ranking of counties’ health outcomes combines years of potential life lost from residents dying before age 75; the percentage of people reporting poor health; and the percentage of babies born too small. It correlates strongly with how prosperous…