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Wellness Pet Selects Professional Hockey Player Charlie Coyle this Offseason as “Hometown Treat Officer”

With golden retrievers Bodie and Gracie by his side, Coyle shares tips on how he treats his furry friends and encourages a shared wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle. TEWKSBURY, Mass., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Wellness Pet Company, a leader in pet nutrition for over 25 years, has named professional hockey player and Boston’s favorite forward Charlie Coyle as Hometown Treat Officer this offseason, promoting a life of shared wellbeing for pets and their parents with high-quality food, treats and supplements. As Hometown Treat Officer, Charlie, alongside his two golden retrievers, Bodie and Gracie, is helping pet parents achieve mutual…
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Can Taurine, Found in Energy Drinks, Slow Down Aging?

A dietary supplement taken by fitness buffs could hold the key to a longer and healthier life, suggesting a new study of mice, monkeys and worms. Researchers found that a high daily dose of taurine, an amino acid commonly added to energy drinks and naturally found in various foods, helps to delay death and mitigate against the biological damage of aging. Strength, memory and metabolism improved in the lab animals, according to a new study published on Thursday in Science. Inflammation and DNA damage were kept at bay. And middle-aged mice that regularly take taurine supplements lived significantly longer than…
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Taurine may be the key to a longer and healthier life

Taurine supplementation increases healthy life span. In the picture bull depicts taurine (The word taurine originates from Taurus bull; Urine, because it was first identified in the urine of a bull) which is reversing the clock of aging increasing health span and life span. Credits: Columbia University Irving Medical Center A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world. The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the…
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Diet and Lifestyle Habits to Stay Fit After 40

Welcome, ladies to the magnificent forties! This is the decade where wisdom meets vitality, and a zest for life intertwines with a desire for good health. As we navigate through this phase of life, it is essential to equip ourselves with the knowledge and tools to keep our bodies and minds in peak condition. Let’s discover the secrets of staying fit, fab, and forever young after 40! Here are some habits or diets one should adopt to stay fit after 40. As Health Shots reached out to Dr Kamal Palia, Nutritionist and Chief Dietitian, Ruby Hall Clinic, she explained that…
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5 Easy Habits for a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle

Everyone wants to live a happy and healthy life. However, juggling work, family, and responsibilities can make it hard to achieve that goal. In trying to do the best in every aspect of our lives, we end up sacrificing our health, whether mentally or physically, and sometimes we do it for things that are not really necessary. With the fast pace of life, our habits are becoming worse as time passes by; and in our minds, it seems like the road to being healthy is full of obstacles and challenges. The start of a healthier lifestyle doesn’t require much…
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Healthy fast food options for families and people on the go.

The definition of “fast food” has blurred over the years. What used to mean burgers and fries at a minimal cost has morphed as chains move into the “fast casual” space or beef up their menus with healthier options. Plant-based options are increasing, and it’s becoming easier to order a salad or wrap in just a few minutes. But sometimes you’re just craving that burger and fries. If you’re looking to eat fast food in more healthy moderation, here are some expert tips and swaps to make. What is the healthiest fast food? The healthiest fast food isn’t a place,…
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Healthy Living: Finding balance in an imbalanced world

“…the pot leaf, which once symbolized defiance and rebellion, is now a corporate logo seen in the tallest gold-plated glass buildings…” These post pandemic days cannot be labeled as dull. Today, my family doctor can write me a prescription for marijuana as a pharmacologic intervention for everything from controlling the nausea associated with chemotherapy and various metastatic cancers, to settling down spasms which accompany multiple sclerosis. In my teenage years of the 1980s, that same dried flower with unusually high levels of the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) would put me on the wrong side of the law with possibly a criminal…
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Alexis Gale Posts Cryptic Message After Jimmie Allen Makes Divorce Announcement

Jimmie Allen Shares News in Heartbreaking PostAmy Sussman – Getty Images country singers Jimmie Allen took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking family update with his fans. He and his wife, Alexis Gale, have decided to separate after nearly three years of marriage. Jimmie and Alexis also announced that they are expecting another baby, due later this year. Jimmie shared the news with an emotional message. He wrote, “After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate. As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming…