Apr 06

3 Ways Meditation Can Help Your Heart, Body and Mind

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During these uncertain times, it is important to focus on ways to help manage fear and anxiety while coping with our ever-changing world as we know it. Meditation practices can be a great way to help find balance as we learn more about COVID-19 and how it will affect our lives moving forward. Although we can’t rid ourselves of daily stressors, meditation may provide the mental shift needed to equip you for life’s oncoming obstacles. Given all the buzz surrounding meditation, you might be tempted to dismiss it as trendy. But this centuries-old practice of calming the mind and easing day-to-day stress is backed by loads of scientific evidence.   How Meditation Can Help with Stress According to Penn’s Program for Mindfulness, extensive research has demonstrated that mindfulness training improves mood and quality of life, increases working memory and resistance to distraction, and enhances emotional regulation. Learn how meditation can help counteract the affects of stress and help reset our minds and bodies.   Meditating for a Healthy Mind Problem: Two regions of the brain tend to play a special role in our mental health: the amygdala and the default mode network (DMN). The amygdala is the region of the […]
Apr 06

Get Fit Over 50 – It’s Never Too Late to Start!

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It’s never too late to start getting fit! In this article, we will discuss some tips for getting in shape and staying healthy as you get older. It’s important to focus on your health as you age, and there are plenty of ways to stay active and improve your fitness level. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been working out for years, these tips will help you stay on track and reach your fitness goals. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), fit adults over the age of 50 should be getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week. This could be something as simple as brisk walking. In addition, they recommend that adults over 50 do strength-training activities at least 2 days a week. This could include lifting weights, using resistance bands, or doing body-weight exercises like push-ups and squats. Strength-training is important for maintaining muscle mass and bone density as we age. Getting regular exercise can help us stay independent and able to do the things we enjoy for years to come.   Getting Your Daily Dose of Physical Activity The CDC recommends that older adults get at least 150 minutes of […]
Apr 06

Helping Kids Maintain a Healthy Body Weight: A Cheat Sheet for Success

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When children are young, parents and other caregivers are responsible for providing an environment that helps them maintain a lifestyle that is beneficial to their health. You can help your child by doing the following: Be a positive role model for healthful eating and activity habits. Provide a calm, reassuring atmosphere at regular meal and snack times. Set appropriate limits on screen entertainment like television, tablets and video games. Involve the whole family in fun physical activities. Help children develop and maintain a positive body image. Avoid restrictive diets and excessive exercise regimens.   When it comes to nutrition and fitness, the role of parents is the same no matter the size of their children. A healthy weight for kids is about much more than numbers. It is about healthy behaviors, such as enjoying a variety of foods and activities for strength, flexibility and aerobic capacity.   Diets Are Not the Answer Diets can do more harm than good. Research suggests kids who diet end up weighing more than non-dieters, with lower self-esteem and greater risk for eating disorders. Do not put your child on a diet, especially without consulting your doctor and a registered dietitian nutritionist. Here are some […]
Apr 06

7 Life Changing Tips That Can Help You Live A Long And Healthy Life

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Here are a few changes you should make in your lifestyle that can help you live a long and healthy life Life expectancy is largely dependent on environmental factors and lifestyle. The belief that it is dependent mainly on genetics does not hold true. While genes play a very small role in one’s life expectancy, the main factors are lifestyle, healthy habits and environment. According to Luke Coutinho, Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle – Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, Founder of You Care, ‘The secret to longevity isn’t in a pill or a cream. The fountain of youth lies with you. When you understand the science behind ageing, you understand what it takes to live longer. And mind you, it isn’t just adding more years to your life. It is about adding more life to your years. As per the insights shared by Luke, here are a few life changes which can help you live a longer, healthier life.   7 Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You Live Longer   1. Get Quality Sleep Less sleep shortens the telomeres. Telomeres are structures that are found at the end of chromosomes and play a role in protecting them. Studies show a direct correlation […]
Apr 05

12 Tips to Stay Healthy While Working From Home

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For many of us, going into the office doesn’t even require heading out the door. More than 30 million Americans work from home, and Forrester Research’s US Telecommuting Forecast predicts that number will rise to 63 million by next year — meaning that 43 percent of the U.S. workforce will work remotely. But working from home can present a unique set of challenges, especially when it comes to your health. The abundance of alluring snacks in the kitchen, the lack of social stimulation and the temptation to work in an ergonomically unsound position, like in bed, can all sabotage an otherwise virtuous worker’s best health intentions. Here are top 12 tips for staying fit, healthy and on task while working from home:   Set up a separate office space. Use a space in your home that’s designated solely for work. Your bed activities should be limited to sleep and sex only. Bringing in work materials can interfere with your ability to relax later on. And working from your couch can create mental associations that keep your mind occupied with professional obligations, even during off-hours. Even if you live in a tiny studio, set up a desk and chair and separate the professional from the personal.   Choose a […]
Apr 05

The 5 Most Essential Fitness Tips For Women Who Have No Time

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In the process of losing weight and staying fit, women often end up making mistakes like eating too less, not working out as per their body type and expecting instant results. It is essential to concentrate on having a balanced diet comprising all the nutrients, and compliment it with regular workouts by making exercise a fun activity rather than a boring task. “Fitness is a long and tedious process, especially for women who have to deal with weight loss. With a personal trainer guiding the aspirant throughout the session, the users are motivated to work out every day and also have an efficient session of burning more,” said Ankit Gupta, co-Founder of Ludis, India’s first audio fitness training app. Here’s a fitness guide for the new-age women who are too caught up with their work, having no time for fitness: 1. Healthy Breakfast- a must! A healthy breakfast with the inclusion of fiber and glucose is imperative to retain energy for the entire day. Out of all the three-time meals, breakfast is the most important one which should be light, healthy and nutritious. Choose food that is rich in fiber, protein, calcium, vitamins, and glucose as it provides energy for […]
Apr 05

12 tips to help you lose weight

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1. Do not skip breakfast Skipping breakfast will not help you lose weight. You could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry.   2. Eat regular meals Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar.   3. Eat plenty of fruit and veg Fruit and veg are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre – 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain plenty of vitamins and minerals.   4. Get more active Being active is key to losing weight and keeping it off. As well as providing lots of health benefits, exercise can help burn off the excess calories you cannot lose through diet alone.   5. Drink plenty of water People sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. You can end up consuming extra calories when a glass of water is really what you need.   6. Eat high fibre foods Foods containing lots of fibre can help keep you feeling full, which is perfect for losing weight. Fibre is only found in food […]
Apr 05

Do You Have Gym Anxiety?

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Do you feel like everyone in the gym is judging you for not being ripped like them? or do you feel the stare of others driving you into anxiety? Well, it’s normal to get intimidated by other people who are attending the gym, which is why gym anxiety is a very real thing that needs proper attention. What is gym anxiety? Head of Fitness at Fitness First, Michael Cunico, explains that “Gym anxiety is a type of social anxiety marked as a fear of social or performance situations in which a negative evaluation may occur,” The Gym anxiety is also extremely common, it does not discriminate between gender, strength, size, or fitness level. It’s also seen as a major hindrance for many people who are looking for achieving their fitness goals. Why do people have gym anxiety? 1. Being Unsure about what to do in the gym or with the equipment present there. 2. Comparing oneself to the other people present in the gym. 3. Feeling like people are constantly judging you in the gym. 4. Feeling like you don’t belong in the gym because “you’re not ripped enough” or “you don’t visit the gym regularly”. It is normal to […]
Apr 05

Exercise – that’s why it’s good for the elderly

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According to Harvard researchers, we shouldn’t stop exercising when we are older. It is our body that asks for it … Stop exercising and physical activity as an elderly person? No, this is not a good idea: we humans have evolved so that we can be active even in the so-called third age. To say it is a very serious study from Harvard University … Exercise as an elderly person – A team of evolutionary biologists and biomedical researchers from the famous American university – which also included Aaron Baggish, the cardiologist of the American national football team – a few days ago presented a series of evolutionary and biomedical evidence showing that keeping active even in old age is foreseen precisely by that complex and wonderful mechanism which is evolution. According to scholars, we human beings have evolved to remain active all our life and doing physical activity later in the years causes the body to use the energy it accumulates with food in the right way, instead of using it against itself. This mechanism protects us from chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and even some types of cancer. Being active even in old age: […]
Apr 05

Improve your blood circulation with these 6 beginner-friendly yoga asanas

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If you are looking to improve blood circulation, then there’s no better remedy than yoga. Read on to know some simple asanas can help. The body’s circulatory system ensures that all essential nutrients and oxygen is carried around within the body. To help this transportation process, the arteries carry blood away from the heart and veins carry blood back to the heart. The circulatory system is also responsible for carrying hormones to cells, and in charge of elimination of waste products like carbon dioxide from the body.   Changing your lifestyle It is natural that your good health will depend on the lifestyle that you lead. If you follow an unhealthy lifestyle that includes improper nutritional intake, irregular eating habits and erratic sleep patterns, this can ruin your health in the long run. Food, rest, sleep and exercise are the pillars of good health, and we can add to our health by being watchful of our habits.   Yoga therapy Yoga asanas and pranayama need to become a part of your self-care routine. These practices can be especially beneficial, if you’re dealing with circulation issues. It is recommended that you try to hold each asana for the duration of 30 […]
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