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Stronger, Longer: The Critical Role of Protein in Aging

Diving into the critical role of protein for mid-life and older men and women, especially those aiming to shed body fat and bolster muscle and bone strength, is like exploring a crucial piece of a puzzle for their overall health. Protein isn’t just a building block for muscles; it’s the foundation of a well-rounded diet […]

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Embrace the Power of Change

September is a time of change, as temperatures get cooler, days get shorter, and leaves start to fall. So, what can we learn about our healthy habits during this time of year? It’s a great question for everyone, no matter where you are on the fitness spectrum. And what better time to improve your position

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It’s Cheaper to be Healthy Than It Is to be Sick

If you think it’s expensive to eat right and exercise regularly, just consider the cost of being cheap with your health. It’s Cheaper to be Healthy Than It Is to be Sick For example, some people drink so many sodas that eliminating them could save almost $1,000 a year. That’s not a typo. I hear

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A Painful Moment Spurs Big Life Changes

Big life changes often follow a moment of clarity that can be startling, liberating or even painful. For Gina, age 59, her epiphany came while she and her husband were taking a tour of a gym in their new community. Gina was a recently retired nurse and had become obese over the years, weighing 340

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Easy Ways to Get Enough Protein After 50

Our bodies keep changing as we age, and we need to pay attention to what we eat in new ways. Especially if we want to remain strong enough to live independently in our later years. For example, after age 50 or so, people need to eat a little more protein than before. Yet this is

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How to Plan Balanced Meals

Eating well doesn’t happen by accident. You have to plan balanced meals, which requires some preparation. What are balanced meals? Balanced meals contain all of the macronutrients: lean protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats. When meals contain all of the macronutrients, you’ll have greater variety of nutrients needed for good health better control of blood sugar increased

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What Will Finally Make You Say, “It’s Time to Change”

How do you know when it’s time to change? Here’s a common scenario for people over 50. They’ve gradually gained weight over the last couple of decades, and now they’re obese or getting there. They may have also developed chronic diseases that are caused by a sedentary lifestyle and poor eating habits, such as type

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How Exercise Boosts Your Metabolism at Any Age

You might’ve heard people talk about their metabolism and how it relates to their weight, maybe in statements like these: “I never gain a pound – I guess I just have a high metabolism.” Or: “I keep gaining weight since I turned 40. My metabolism must have slowed down.” But have you ever wondered what

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How to Build Healthy Habits in the New Year (and Beyond)

Habits can be hard to form, particularly later in life when we might want to rely on familiar ways. But, armed with strong information and reliable tactics, you can adjust your tactics to build healthy habits in 2022 and beyond. See, it turns out we’ve been thinking about forming habits all wrong. It’s not about

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15 Facts about Fitness after 50

It’s funny how events, and a little time, can enrich our perspective – like how much the pandemic has changed the way the world thinks about healthy living, especially for people over 50. You could say we’re more aware than ever of the relationship between lifestyle habits and remaining safe from diseases. At least, I

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