Mar 22

HOW TO MOTIVATE YOURSELF TO EXERCISE

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Let’s face it. Despite the life changing benefits of exercising, many of us still see physical activity as a chore. The myriad of excuses for not doing a workout regularly include not having the time for it, that it is only for the young and athletic and it is challenging and painful. Motivation for exercise seems difficult for those persons who have these excuses for not working out. However there are ways to start exercising without it feeling like part of life chores. Small steps: When you haven’t exercise for a while, setting yourself massive goals for example running a 5 minute mile or exercising every day for one hour can leave you feeling dejected if you do not achieve your objective. Starting small and setting achievable goals like taking a 20 minute power walk can leave you feeling more positive make your exercise routine more sustainable. Do activities you enjoy: Any movement counts. This includes walking around in the mall window shopping, gardening, walking your dog or riding a bike to do an errand. If you are unsure as to what you might enjoy, you could experiment with different activities. Even a home improvement project could be a form […]
Mar 21

Part I: Incredibly Healthy Breakfast Ideas

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For anyone looking forward to getting on more of a health kick, the easiest way to ease into the process is changing your diet. Healthy lifestyles are based on eating well and doing enough exercise, yet for money one comes much harder than the other. Eating well will make you feel much better in no time at all, which makes things like working out much easier, giving you the motivation and energy to kick on. A healthy diet always starts at the beginning of the day. The old saying that breakfast is the most important meal of the day rings true, for the most part – it provides you with the energy to set about your daily goals, and a proper breakfast should leave you full and satisfied all the way until lunch! These breakfast ideas are simple to make and can be rustled up in no time at all, and is a great way to dip your toes into the waters of healthy eating. Avocado on Muffins with a Hard-Boiled Egg Nothing complex here, simply boil and egg to your liking and serve alongside English muffins topped with slices of avocado and a dash of dill mustard. Ensure the […]
Mar 21

Health tips to keep track of your fitness as work-from-office is back

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While travelling for office, morning workouts and evening walks might get missed out. Even due to tiredness one tends to forget about keeping a track of their fitness. Check out these tips by health experts that might help you keep your fitness on track The Covid-19 times saw businesses asking workers to stay home, schools shutting and testing sites with long lines snaking around city blocks amid the health care crisis but in the third year of the coronavirus pandemic, countries have been pushing forward with plans to reopen, seeking to balance containing the virus with keeping people and money moving as they can no longer afford the economy-crippling restrictions. Offices are reopening and employees are now gradually getting back to a regular work routine where some dread long commutes and traffic snarls while others are glad to return to physical offices and indulge in much needed social interaction with colleagues over in-person meetings, team lunches, coffee breaks and more. As we prepare for this phased return to pre-pandemic normalcy, our fitness routine seems to be already shifting down our priority list unlike the peak pandemic times when strengthening one’s immunity through workouts and tweaked diets was on top of […]
Mar 21

Health Tips for the Elderly: What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

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People who used to follow healthy diets and a healthy lifestyle at their young age, are likely to live a healthy life when old. Growing old doesn’t only increase our age but also brings numerous issues with it. Even a simple flu can lead to complications as you start aging. Besides, illnesses like dementia, arthritis, or Asthma in seniors can make lives extremely difficult for them. Thus, the fear of getting old is a legitimate feeling. People who used to follow healthy diets and a healthy lifestyle at their young age, are likely to live a healthy life when old. But it is never too late to follow seniors guide to staying healthy. This is one of the most important factors that can make a huge difference once you start independent living or assisted living. Today begins your journey towards healthier life at an old age. We will take you through the concept of healthy aging and provide you with all the necessary tips to staying fit and healthy.   Defining Healthy Aging Every person in the world should be able to live a long, healthy life. The environments in which we live, on the other hand, can either promote […]
Mar 20

Top 10 Tips For A Healthy Diet

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Need to get back on track with your healthy eating? We have rounded up 10 of the best quick tips for a healthy diet that will instantly kick-start your daily diet to a more healthy state. 1 Drink lots of water Take a 1.5-litre — that’s over 2.5 pints — bottle of water to work with you, and try to finish it all by home time. It might involve a few extra toilet breaks in the day, but it’s worth it. 2 Eat the recommended portions of fruit and vegetables every day If you find this difficult, then remember that smoothies, juices and dried fruit all count. Although advice on how many portions of fruit and vegetables a day can vary from country to country, average recommendations tend to be between 5-10 portions a day. 3 Never skip breakfast Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Opt for something that will release energy slowly — porridge and a handful of blueberries are a great option! 4 Plan your meals for the week ahead Write a shopping list and stick to it — and never shop when you’re hungry, as this is a fatal error that inevitably leads you to […]
Mar 20

The Senior’s Guide to Staying Healthy Year-Round

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No matter your age, it’s important to take care of your body and prevent illness. But if you’re 65 or older, something as simple as the flu or a common cold can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, an ear infection, or a sinus infection. If you have a chronic condition such as asthma or diabetes, a respiratory illness can make these worse. Because of this, it’s important to make healthy choices to strengthen your immune system and reduce the likelihood of illness. Follow these nine tips to stay healthy year-round.   1. Get active Physical activity is an immune system booster. The more you move, the more your body is able to fight inflammation and infections. The activity you partake in doesn’t have to be strenuous. Low impact exercises are effective, too. You might consider biking, walking, swimming, or low impact aerobics. If you’re able to, engage in moderate intensity exercise for about 20 to 30 minutes a day to reach the recommended total of 150 minutes a week. Also, strengthen your muscles by lifting weights or doing yoga. Modify your exercise routine to find what feels best for you.   2. Take […]
Mar 20

Should You Eat Before or After a Workout?

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Hope you’re hungry because the answer is both   A well-planned workout begins and ends the same way: with eating the right foods. How you fuel and refuel before and after exercise helps determine the actual fitness-building benefit of the session. That’s true whether you’re lifting weights, running miles or swimming laps, too. So how can you maximize the effort that goes into spilling every drop of sweat? Let’s find out with sports dietitian Kate Patton, MEd, RD, CCSD, LD.   How food fuels exercise One question comes up repeatedly when it comes to food and workouts: Is it better to eat before or after a training session? That’s a tough one to answer, and here’s why: They’re both important, says Patton. Munching before exercising provides your body with the energy it needs to power through the session. Chowing down afterward helps with recovery. Not just any old fuel will do, though. It’s important to put the right stuff in your tummy tank. Foods rich in carbohydrates and protein provide the nutritional building blocks your hard-working body needs. “Carbs supply the energy to carry you through your workout,” says Patton. “Protein provides amino acids that your body uses to repair […]
Mar 19

7 Tips to prevent hypertension this holiday season

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If you have hypertension, you might feel as though the holidays are meant to test you. With the new year celebration on the clock, there is so much that the heart finds hard to take. Here are 7 ways you can keep blood pressure issues at bay. High blood pressure: In many cases, the period from Thanksgiving ( to New Year’s Day is enchanting and serves as a reward for a hectic and work-intensive year. There are many customs and occasions for gatherings with friends and family, frequently accompanied by our favourite drinks and foods. And the pressures of seasonal traditions might disrupt your diet, exercise, and stress-reduction routine. Your favourite holiday dishes appear to defy every rule on a hypertensive diet. However, there is another element that creates problems even before you eat your first piece of dessert and scoop of ice cream. Blood pressure is typically higher in the wintertime. Blood pressure might gradually rise during periods of colder weather and erratic rainfall. If you don’t exercise outside, you might worsen the factors that cause high blood pressure but there stepping outside is a death wish in itself.   Here are 7 tips that can help you manage […]
Mar 19

Yes, You Can Take a Nap Without Ruining Your Sleep. Here’s How

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No nap shaming here. Follow these six tips to take a midday snooze like a pro.   Sometimes a nap during the afternoon is the only way to power through the day. While napping can absolutely affect your sleep at night, if you do it the right way, you get the best of both worlds — great daytime naps and still sleep soundly at night. With a few napping tips and tricks up your sleeve, you can avoid that oh-so-dreadful delay in your nighttime routine. For extra tips on getting your best quality sleep, here are 7 natural sleep aids for insomnia and how to create the perfect environment for better rest.   Tips: How to take a nap without ruining your sleep Cue a collective sigh of relief: You can rejoice in the fact that it is possible to enjoy an afternoon snooze and not feel like you ruined your sleep cycle for the next five days. While some people — as noted above — should generally avoid naps, with the right strategy, most people can savor an afternoon nap and still get quality shut-eye when the world goes dark. Here are seven do’s and don’ts to keep in […]
Mar 19

How 11 Minutes of Exercise Can Help You Live Longer

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It’s no secret that exercise is key to a healthier and longer life. As you have likely heard, federal guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week. Think: five days of 30-minute workouts like brisk walking, dancing or cycling. The guidelines also call for at least two sessions of strength training per week. But how much exercise do you really need to get life-extending benefits? Is 150 minutes a week the optimal amount of exercise for a long life, or should you strive for more? What if you measure your exercise in steps, not minutes? And how many years do other types of exercise, like strength and balance training, add? Recent studies on the links between activity and longevity help shed light on those and other questions — with some surprising takeaways for older adults in particular. (For instance, more doesn’t appear to be more when it comes to strength training, while stretching emerges as a potential lifesaver.) Here’s what research and experts say about the right dose of exercise to enhance your lifespan. Just 11 minutes of activity can help you live longer If you’re unable to do the recommended 150 minutes a week, you […]
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