This post describes why you need strength training, the benefits of strength training, and tips to get you started. Strength training is an important part of a well-rounded fitness program. As we age, our lean muscle mass diminishes. Some of the activities we did easily start becoming just a little harder. According to a study by Harvard Health, sarcopenia or age-related muscle loss can begin at around age 35 and…
Can you imagine life without your sense of smell? To enjoy life to the fullest, your sense of smell must be in full working condition. Did you know that your sense of smell is also a warning system that alerts you to danger signals such as a gas leak, rotten food, or a fire? A loss in your sense of smell affects your quality of life in a huge way.…
In spite of all the media mentions and health campaigns about the prevalence and management of Type 2 diabetes, there is still a lack of awareness about this condition. According to the most recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1 in 3 individuals will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime. In order to properly manage a diagnosis of diabetes, it is important to understand how…
Infertility is a complicated subject. There are so many conditions that can potentially affect your ability to get pregnant, stay pregnant and carry a child to term, and once you’ve begun to explore the options you’ll realize that the solutions are complex as well. If you are considering undergoing IVF using frozen donor eggs, there are plenty of things to know. This article analyzes the egg donor procedure in an effort…
One healthy habit can literally change our lives. And this one is something we all do regularly. Bathing or grabbing a shower – not a practice you can skip, right? Apart from the obvious fact that we must maintain hygiene, there are several important health benefits to bathing. Me, I prefer baths, mainly because we just did not have a showerhead in our bathrooms when I grew up. Our arrangements…