5 Tips to Slim Down for Summer

With this past year’s mild winter, experts predict it’s going to be a long, hot summer. All that heat means more exposed skin. And, for many, that means ramping up exercise routines and cutting back on calories to slim down. Have fun with exercise. Luckily, longer hours of daylight in the spring and summer seasons allow [...]

Own a Pet? You May Have a Healthier Heart!

It’s well known that owning a pet has many health benefits. However, a new study reported in the American Journal of Cardiology shows that pet owners with chronic ailments may even have healthier, more adaptable hearts. The study followed people with conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol and found that they had more changes in heart rate than people without pets during the same period of time, indicating that they were more adaptable and would therefore less likely to be less taxed under certain circumstances; for instance, high-stress situations.

Resveratrol May Improve Insulin Sensitivity

The results from a month-long pilot study presented in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, conducted by researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, suggest that daily supplements of resveratrol may improve sensitivity to insulin in older people with age-related glucose intolerance, and may also reduce the spike in blood sugar after a meal.

Helping Your ADHD With Exercise

A new study revealed that exercise can be beneficial for people with ADHD. When exercising, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, which are known to be low in children and adults with ADHD. Dopamine and serotonin are chemicals released in the brain that make us feel “good”. These chemicals regulate things such as mood, anger, and attention.

Is Depression a Normal Part of Aging?

Maybe you’ve noticed a change in one of your parents, an elderly friend, or even your spouse. Once-loved activities now elicit sighs of boredom or have become shunned altogether. He or she may seem always “on edge”, restless, or conversely, unusually fatigued. These symptoms could all be subtle signs of depression, a condition becoming more common in older adults, affecting an estimated 1 in 5 Americans 65 and up.

Are All Addictions Bad for You?

It may not sound too bad – so what if you’re addicted to exercise? Everyone knows the health benefits exercising offers: it can help you cope with stress, make you feel better, lose weight, live longer, and the list goes on.

Biking With Your Dog

Biking can be one of the best activities to do with your dog, especially if you have an energetic dog, as it is a good way to allow him to expend a lot of energy in a short period of time.

With the benefits come some risks- biking can be very dangerous with a dog. Start off slow, and make sure your dog can handle it, not all dogs are made to run.

Improving Circulation

The term circulation is most commonly associated with blood circulation in the body. Circulation is responsible for moving nutrients, gases and waste to and from cells, and helps stabilize body temperature and pH to maintain harmony. Poor blood circulation is a problem experienced by many; the causes are most frequently obesity and lack of movement. The legs and arms are usually affected the worst, due to the fact they are the furthest from your heart.

Man’s Best Workout Buddy

For many people, getting in shape can be difficult. What they don’t realize is they may have a personal trainer living with them: their dog. Studies show dog owners walk more, walk faster and enjoy an overall healthier lifestyle.

Why Dieters Fail

Dieting can be a vicious cycle for many, even for determined dieters. Have you been trying to lose weight for years and failing? The reason could be as simple as unrealistic goals, says Dr. Hall from the National Institute of Diabetes and Kidney Diseases. The common rule for weight loss is to burn 3,500 calories and lose a pound. It turns out this rule is not correct, and could be the reason many are failing. Losing weight is more complicated than just burning calories. Dieters often set unrealistic goals and give up. Dr. Hall explains that weigh gain can continue for some, even if they have not changed their lifestyle, and some can lose weight.