Jan 16

12 Tips to Make It Easier to Dress for Colder Weather with Arthritis

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If you live with arthritis, getting dressed for cold weather can be tricky. Here are a few tips to make it easier on your body.   With joint swelling, pain, and chronic fatigue, the extra buttoning, zippering, and putting on heavy shoes and boots can feel impossible. While getting dressed is still a struggle for me, it has become easier day-to-day because I have molded my wardrobe around fairly strict guidelines I created for myself. These work for me, and although they may not work for everyone, I would like to share them with you.   Start by Sitting Down If you sit down while you’re getting dressed, especially when you’re putting on shoes, you will have less frustration — guaranteed. Get a solid wooden chair to keep by your door (or even your closet) to use while you dress. This is a total game changer.   Skip Zippers In general, I try to avoid buying clothing with zippers. If I wear traditional jeans, I buy one size larger so that I can pull them on without unzipping them. My jackets and heavy coats all have a snap option in addition to zippers. If they don’t, I add fabric Velcro […]
Jan 16

20 of the best exercise tips

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We don’t have to explain in depth why exercise is good for you. Whether you are working out to lose the last bit of winter fat or training for a race or any other event, here are some tips that can be applied to every fitness goal. 1. Track your progress Whether you are exercising for weight loss, muscle gain or endurance, tracking your progress can make a big difference in motivation. Why? Some days you simply will not be in the mood to exercise – but if you look at physical evidence such as photos or statistics, you will be more likely to push through on hard days. 2. Form over speed Struggling to keep up with your fitness class? It’s important to keep proper form during strength exercises or weight lifting to avoid injury. Shift your focus from the number of repetitions and make sure you have the correct form. Youtube videos are good sources to teach yourself the proper posture and form for your chosen exercise. 3. Never rush through warm-up and cool-down sessions You might want to push straight to your desired speed while out running, or you think it’s okay to sneak into your workout class after warm-up […]
Jan 16

10 tips for ageing better

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We know it’s not just about living longer, it’s about living healthily and happily for longer. Follow our top 10 tips for ageing better.   1. Watch what you eat and drink It sounds obvious, but having a balanced diet is crucial for good health, energy and preventing illness. An ideal diet should be low in saturated fat, with lots of fruit and vegetables, wholegrains, oily fish, and small amounts of low-fat dairy and lean meat. Don’t forget to top-up with lots of water to avoid dehydration, which can make you feel tired and confused. Tea, coffee and fruit juice will also help you to stay hydrated, but avoid sugary fizzy drinks. If you drink alcohol, keep at least two days per week booze-free to give your liver time to recover from the toxic effects of alcohol, and don’t exceed recommended daily limits for alcohol consumption.   2. Look after your teeth Brush your teeth twice a day and floss daily. Floss helps to prevent gum disease by removing pieces of food and plaque from between the teeth. If it’s left to build up you might notice sore or bleeding gums, and gum disease can also be linked to diabetes, […]
Jan 15

Need Some Motivation to Make Healthier Choices? Here Are 4 Big Payoffs

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For some, living a healthier lifestyle may mean increasing weekly exercise. For others, improving their sleep habits or nutrition may be the priority. Whether you’re at day one or 100, healthy choices are part of a lifelong journey — not a quick fix. When you exercise regularly, sleep well and make informed eating choices, your body and brain function at their highest capacity. By making smart decisions, you can make the most out of your day-to-day life and reap the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle.   1. Healthy Weight Loss or Maintenance Among the primary benefits of a healthy lifestyle is weight loss or maintenance. And while healthy living can help transform your physique, weight loss is beneficial beyond physical appearance. Even moderate weight loss can improve blood pressure and cholesterol levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While both exercise and healthy eating can create weight loss, a combination of the two is most effective, according to an October 2012 study published in ​Obesity.​ After 439 overweight women were treated with either diet, exercise or a combination, researchers found that pairing better nutrition with regular workouts promoted the best results.   2. Enhanced Sleep […]
Jan 15

Simple tips to successfully achieve your fitness goals

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Fitness goals are driven by strong values which are the real determinants on whether you are healthy or not. Here’s are some easy and simple ways to successfully achieve your fitness goals The best way to achieve your fitness goals is to follow a plan but not just any workout plan or fad diet as the need is to determine what works for you and follow certain basic principles of successfully achieving your fitness goals. Part of achieving your fitness goals would revolve around following the best dietary routine, working out regularly, being active throughout the day and staying away from smoking or alcohol but if you would really delve deeper, you would know that these are actions driven by strong values which are the real determinants on whether you are healthy or not.   Sports Nutritionist Mihira A R Khopkar suggested 3 main principles that we all must inculcate in our everyday lives include:   1. Dedication and commitment – Exactly how we are committed towards our family or our work, it is equally important for us to be committed towards a healthy lifestyle! A healthy you = A happy you! 2. Determination, hardwork and patience - This dedication […]
Jan 15

Part II: Incredibly Healthy Breakfast Ideas

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The first steps to a healthier lifestyle are always small. An easy way to ease you into a healthy diet is by trying out some amazingly healthy breakfast meals. A good breakfast will set you up for the day and leave you feel great – not to mention you will eat fewer calories when eating well, which means you don’t need to worry about weight gain! Here are more ideas for creating a truly healthy breakfast: Quinoa Bowl Quinoa is a wheat-like see that packs one hell of a nutritional punch, and is a fine addition to any breakfast meal! It’s simple to make and can be found in most supermarkets and health stores. This super food contains massive amounts of proteins and fibers, as well as B-complex vitamins, vitamin E and healthy fatty acids. Other minerals you can expect to find in quinoa include copper, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Talk about being healthy! Add in some smoked salmon, chopped avocados and a fried egg and serve together in a bowl for one heck of a nutritional breakfast! Fruity Pistachio Muesli Muesli is easy to make, all you need is to combine oats with poppy and sesame seeds, and […]
Jan 15

Start Your New Year Right: 7 Science-Backed Tips

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With the new year around the corner, resolutions are on the minds of many. Every year, millions of people commit to getting in shape; gyms become packed for the first few months, and by spring, they fall back into their old ways. Diets start the same way, but even when we lose weight, it often returns and in some cases with larger numbers. Whether your goal is to lose weight or simply live a healthier lifestyle, these tips will put you on the right path.   Eat a well-balanced diet Eating a well-balanced diet is made up of several factors that, when working together, can help you lose weight. Unfortunately, many Americans overeat, eat for convenience, and do not get the nutrients they need. This can easily be fixed by making a few simple changes: Meal prepping. While it might take a few hours out of your weekend, meal prepping is worth it so you’re not scrambling to make lunch before work or too tired to cook when you get home. Meal prepping also makes you more likely to eat fresh produce, as it’s cut up and read for you, rather than having to do work every time you want […]
Jan 15

Want To Gain Weight? Here Are 8 Best Fruits And Vegetables To Add To Your Diet

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Avoid eating unhealthy foods if you want to gain as they might cause other health issues along with weight gain. Here’s what you should eat. Food acts as fuel for our bodies. Hence, what we eat influences our body and our body weight. Various fruits and vegetables that we consume daily can contribute to us losing or gaining weight. If you wish to gain weight you might have been suggested to eat meats. However, if you wish to gain weight without indulging in meats and dairy products, here are fruits and vegetables you should add to your diet to gain weight.   Fruits that help gain weight: Bananas Bananas are a great addition to your diet if you want to gain weight. They are a great source of sugar and fibre. They are a much healthier source of sugar than processed foods. Furthermore, if you have a fast metabolism, it might help you feel fuller for longer.   Dried fruits Dried fruits are a great source of nutrients and healthy fats. Both of these help you in gaining weight in a healthy manner. Dried fruits, as well as nuts, are a great addition to your breakfast. However, dried fruits are […]
Jan 15

The Positives and Negatives of Antibiotics

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With the term ‘antibiotic resistance’ floating around and the nefarious activities of some of the antibiotic manufacturers, it becomes rather difficult to make a choice: get an antibiotic or go for an other type of treatment. Truth be told, just like any other method of treatment, antibiotics have their own fair share of pros and cons, both of which we aim to discuss and convey right here. So without any further ado, let’s just dig in: Pros: 1. Effective: Antibiotics were considered miracle drugs for a reason. When invented for the first time in the 1940s, they nearly eliminated and treated everyone suffering from pneumonia within a short interval of time. 2. Availability: Since they are so effective, it becomes obvious that their availability is widespread as well, you can find them in almost any pharmacy near you. 3. Easy to Administer: Antibiotics can be easily consumed and administered in the body to do its work. Most can be taken orally, but some require the use of an injection to be released in the blood stream. 4. Cost: With all this goodness, companies have managed to keep the cost of these medicines quite affordable and low, making it even procurable […]
Jan 14

How To Do Plank The Best Way To Build Your Strength?

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The plank is known to strengthen the core muscles that you have and it is quite an advanced exercise that might get difficult for you to do. But for a front plank, one will need to lie on your tummy on the floor and then prop oneself up on the forearms as well as on the balls of their feet. Once this is done you will need to take care that your posture is in a straight line from your shoulders right to your knees. Then you can move up and down which will help you to actually strengthen your core and the muscles in the abs region. For the people who are looking for side planks, they can lie on their side and prop themselves up on the elbow as well as the forearm. Even in this method, there should be a clear cut straight line right from your shoulders to your knees. One of the most common errors that are committed by everyone is that their hips lie saggy and close to the floor with hinders with the exercises. Make sure while you are doing the plank, your hip doesn’t touch the ground in any way. After you […]
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