Cognitive decline is an unfortunate reality for many people as they age, with research showing that this decline can begin as early as people’s 30s or 40s. Often, the rate of decline accelerates once people reach their 60s. Conventional wisdom has attributed this...
Your body needs both macronutrients and micronutrients to stay healthy. Macronutrients fall into three categories: protein (to build muscle and other types of tissue), fat (for stored energy and insulation), and carbohydrates (for quick energy). As the name would...
Summer is here, which means more time spent outdoors. It also means extra diligence around protecting your skin from the sun. Read on to learn more about what makes your skin susceptible to sun damage; and more importantly, what you can do to protect your skin from...
Losing weight is challenging for most people, even under the best of circumstances. And if your metabolism is working against you, it can be that much harder. So what exactly is metabolism? Metabolism is simply how fast your body turns food into energy. People who are...
Many of us would like to lose some weight…but often don’t get around to it. This is mostly because losing weight is just plain hard…especially as you get older. It doesn’t help that our heads have been filled with myriad myths and misinformation about weight loss. The...
If you’re in your 40s or older, there’s a good chance you’ve had “the cholesterol conversation” with your doctor. You know, the one where he or she says, “You need to lower your cholesterol”. Elevated levels of LDL cholesterol (a.k.a. “bad” cholesterol) can be a big...
