Active Healthy Aging
For those aged 55+ who value their independence and want to live long, strong and healthy lives. Here you'll find information about exercise, nutrition and lifestyle principles that can help you improve functional movement, while also preventing and managing chronic conditions to live your highest quality of life.
The Best Acne Treatment Routine
Benzoyl peroxide is an effective topical medication commonly used to treat acne. Here's how benzoyl peroxide works and how it is used in acne treatment: Antibacterial action: Benzoyl peroxide has potent antibacterial properties. It works by releasing oxygen when applied to the skin, creating an oxygen-rich environmen ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging
Get Moving. It Makes a Difference!
Weight gain occurs when a person eats more calories than they need. Everyone needs a certain amount of calories per day. If they eat too many calories above and beyond that then calories are stored as fat. Work with me and I can calculate how many calories you need daily. Physical activity is essential when you' ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Fitness
Finding Credible Nutrition Information
Questionable health claims, miracle supplements, unproven remedies, alternative therapies, weight loss schemes, unsubstantiated claims. These can be found everywhere on the internet. How do you know what or who to believe? It is difficult to know who to listen to in regards to trustworthy nutrition information. Because a ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Food • Healthy Behavior Change • Weight Management
Written by: Intern Callie Parry and Gene Purdum Maria has a vast group of past and current clients. They range in age, location and life experiences. To give you a better sense of the people Maria is helping through her business and expertise, we will be doing regular client spotlights. To start, we wou ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Success Stories • Weight Management
Walk Your Way to a Healthier You Program
As a woman over 45 myself (at age 62), I understand the challenges you face. That's why I empower women to thrive! As a registered dietitian and master certified trainer, I help you achieve sustainable weight loss, navigate menopause with ease, and embrace a life of fitness and active aging. • ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Fitness • Healthy Behavior Change • Healthy Boat Living • Hiking and Mountaineering • Weight Management
Anti-Aging Skincare Secrets: Diet & Skincare Product Routine for Glowing Skin
[1] Franceschi, C., & Campesi, M. (2014). Chronic inflammation (inflammaging) and accelerated aging. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research, 26(10), 927-937. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4243509 [2] Furman, D., Campisi, J., Verjijenko, A., et al. (2017). Chronic inflammation in the elderly: Stressin ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging
Deep Neck Flexor Muscle Strengthening for Forward Head Posture
Wrap a small towel behind your head at the base of your hairline. Hold the towel endings in each hand. Hold the towel tightly to create resistance for the neck. Assume the same position as in Exercise #1 Chin Tucks and press against the towel. Caution: Keep in mind that most trainers are not trained to deal with these ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Fitness
Healthy Protein Foods for Comparison
Protein Foods Protein builds, repairs and maintains muscle and body tissues. To optimally do so, it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the health benefits. This chart highlights some of the healthiest sources of proteins.Compare portion sizes with calories, carbs, fat, protein& ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Food • Weight Management
Healthy Eating Can Be Delicious AND Easy
This is my lunch of leftovers from last night's dinner. It was so easy to make! I made simple fajitas with an envelope of fajita seasoning, boiled water and added rice, steamed asparagus, and opened a can of black beans and tossed some frozen corn in the microwaved. Fajitas (no tortilla) made with 3 ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Food • Healthy Behavior Change • Weight Management
Exercise your Way to Better Sleep
Still can't sleep? Experts recommend trying Blue Light Blocking Glasses. Blue light blocking glasses are designed to filter out or reduce the amount of blue light emitted from electronic devices, such as smartphones, tablets, computers, and LED lights. Blue light is known to suppress the production of melatonin ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Fitness
Understanding Free Radicals, Antioxidants and the Aging Process
Aging is at least partly due to a process called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can simply be described as free radical attack on bodily tissues and organs. Free radicals attack DNA, proteins and fats. This prematurely ages organs and tissues. Prolonged attack can injure body tissues and cause heart disease, macula ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Food
ACSM Urges Cancer Survivors to Exercise
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends cancer survivors try to exercise for two and a half hours per week. These guidelines advise cancer survivors to exercise more, even those who haven't yet finished their treatment. Overall findings: exercise training were generally safe for cancer survivors and t ...
Found in: Active Healthy Aging • Fitness • Health Conditions
