Advantages of water-based exercise
Just like land-based exercise, water aerobics and swimming can be effective strategies for improving cardio fitness, building strength, boosting your mood, easing joint pain, sleeping better, and reducing your risk for diseases like heart disease,
Exercise: An effective prescription for joint pain
Joint pain can rob you of life's simple pleasures—you may no longer look forward to walking your dog, gardening, or chasing a tennis ball across the court. Even the basics of getting through your day,
Exercising with knee or hip pain
If you deal with knee and hip pain, it may be time to up your exercise game. More than just a good health habit, exercise is also an effective treatment for many knee and hip
August’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, The term “medical gaslighting” is new to me, and yet it’s a word that regrettably describes an experience felt more often by women, the very young, the very old, and people of
Prebiotics: Understanding their role in gut health
Our gastrointestinal tracts contain about 100 trillion microorganisms, mainly bacteria. These organisms are collectively known as the gut microbiome. The vast majority of bacteria in our microbiome are good. Good bacteria's primary role is to
Should you stop eating FODMAPs?
For some people, certain sugar-like molecules found in many foods — including milk, some fruits and vegetables, wheat, rye, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners — can be difficult to digest. These molecules are
Increased well-being: Another reason to try yoga
How do you feel when you wake up in the morning— refreshed and ready to go, or groggy and grumpy? As many as one in four Americans sleeps less than six hours a night. Insufficient
July’s Letter From the CEO
Dear friends, A couple of months ago, I wrote about a talk given by Laurie Adamshick on planning for that time in our life where we frankly will need more help to do all
How sleep deprivation can cause inflammation
Sleep deprivation is a condition that occurs when you don't get enough sleep, or enough good quality sleep. While it affects mood, memory, and energy, it can also contribute to inflammation. Research has found
Foods you should eat to help fight inflammation
We typically think of inflammation as a result of an injury or disease. But diet also plays an important role in chronic inflammation. This is in part because the foods we eat influence the types
The power of self-compassion
We usually think of compassion as it applies to others. But we can— and should— also show compassion to ourselves. Self-compassion means showing compassion towards ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate. Self-compassion offers
How well do you score on brain health?
A new scorecard developed by researchers could encourage you to pare down risks for dementia and stroke. Need another jolt of motivation to shore up a resolution to shed weight, sleep more soundly, boost
Advance your self-awareness
Self-awareness—being in tune with your emotions—may sound fairly straightforward and simple. But people tend to overestimate their level of self-awareness. Of course, we're all deeply emotional beings. Even if you think you're in touch
Protecting against cognitive decline
While there's currently no treatment that can prevent or cure dementia, researchers have identified some factors that may help protect you from cognitive decline. Exercise Exercise offers an impressive array of health benefits. Not only