Introduction The Danger of Sitting for Hours Daily. Inactive lifestyles and periods of prolonged sitting. Also, they have been named as significant contributors to climbing rates of obesity and chronic illness in America. So then, prolonged sitting is defined as a period of inactivity for more than two hours at a time. According to the Harvard […]
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Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You
Food manufacturers intentionally add sugars because of the high addictive properties of sugar. And this gets people hooked on the product and in turn increase the sales dramatically. Introduction Why Too Much Sugar Is Bad for You. Many people rely on quick, processed foods for meals and snacks. And since these products often contain added sugar, it […]
Age-Related Weight-loss 2.
Losing weight as an Older Person Age-Related Weight-Loss 2. Many of us have not been active and almost certainly need to lose weight. However, it is not easy, and some would say it is impossible at 60,70 or older. Besides being a daunting goal, weight loss is possible at any age if you remain committed. […]
Taking it easy as you get older is wrong
Research outlines how longer lives are tied to physical activity Taking it easy as you get older is wrong. A team of evolutionary biologists and biomedical researchers. layout evolutionary and biomedical evidence showing that humans, who evolved to live many decades after they stopped reproducing. Also evolved to be relatively active in their later years. […]
Preventing Risks of Dementia
Preventing Risks of Dementia. There is no one specific method, treatment or substance that is proven to prevent dementia. However, the good news is that we know that there are things you can do to reduce your risk of dementia. All thanks to the many studies being done on risk and prevention. So then, many […]