Category: wellness

5 Ways to Prevent and Reverse Sarcopenia

Omega-3 fats, whey, and exercise are just three of the effective ways to fight sarcopenia off before it strikes. A form of muscle loss, sarcopenia is a common condition affecting up to 12 percent of older adults. The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength is linked to an increased risk of physical disability, poor quality of life,…


Best Moisturizers for Oily, Combination, Acne-Prone, and Sensitive Skin Types!

When you have oily, acne-prone, or sensitive skin, it just makes finding that perfect moisturizer that much harder right?? Well, Fel totally shares your pain, so she’ll be sharing her personal top nine holy grail moisturizers, ranging from gel consistencies, to lotion and creams! Some of these have been her long-time faves for years, like…


A Stable Weight Might Contribute to a Stable Brain

New research suggests that older adults who maintain a steady weight as they age are less likely to experience cognitive decline. That means you don’t necessarily have to lose weight to stay sharp with age. Instead, try to stay around where you are. Previous research has shown that losing some weight, when done properly, is…


Sports Plays a Crucial Role in Men’s Mental Health

There’s no doubt that sports play a crucial role in men’s mental health. From keeping men active and healthy to providing an outlet for stress and tension, sports can positively affect overall well-being. In fact, many professional athletes attribute their success to the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and body. If you want to…


Hashimoto’s: Your Body Is Not Supposed To Destroy Itself Right?

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks and destroys its own thyroid gland. Piece by piece your body chews up and destroys your own thyroid gland as if it is the enemy. In a healthy immune system, antibodies act as the body’s army to detect and destroy invaders not normally present…


The Health and Healing Powers of Community

There are unexpected “nutrients” in life—certain experiences and habits that give the mind and body essential support and make a marked improvement in how well we think, feel, and move as we age. Social determinants of health are aspects of everyday living that impact our health. They span from intuitive components, such as economic status,…


The Questions You Ask to Create the Life You Want

Very often, the way we live our lives is that we go through the motions: We do our work, try our best, tackle the things we have to do, take on our obligations, or we slack off on those obligations and find comforts where we can. What we often forget is that no matter what,…


Migraine Sufferers Have Options Beyond Just Pain Medication

Migraine headaches currently affect more than one billion people across the globe and are the second-leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly one-quarter of U.S. households have at least one member who suffers from migraines. An estimated 85.6 million workdays are lost as a result of migraine headaches each year. Yet many who suffer with migraine…


20 Minutes of Moderate Exercise in Old Age (70-75) May Best Stave Off Major Heart Disease

Research published in the online journal Heart recommends 20 minutes of daily moderate to vigorous exercise in early old age to help reduce the chances of heart disease. This research reinforces the idea of ‘better late than never’ when it comes to exercise. It’s no surprise that physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular…


Is Electroconvulsive Therapy Getting a New Image?

There are few psychiatric therapies that are as controversial as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) which sends pulses of electric currents through the brain to intentionally cause a seizure. Few people would expect it to make a comeback. Intended to treat severe and treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, catatonia, and dementia-associated agitation and aggression, ECT is usually conducted two to…