Home Gym Essentials 101

Life at home during this pandemic has proven to be quite chaotic. We all have been trying to figure out a way to navigate through this new way of life. Working from home for long hours with virtually no social life beyond our family members has left us astray. We aren’t even connecting with our colleagues and seniors who we met daily at work.

What’s more? Staying on top of our fitness routine is getting tough, especially with public gyms and fitness centers shut through these times of social distancing and self-isolation.

In these unprecedented times, it’s easy for fitness to take a back seat. However, with some commitment and smart work you can maintain a fit body and mind from the safety of your home. How? Set up a workout corner or a home gym!

Aug082020

What To Cook For Labor Day

We’ve got some delicious Labor Day inspired recipes coming out later this week, but today I’m excited to share some of my favorite picnic-themed recipes to inspire you for the upcoming holiday weekend. We did an array of research and came up with our best entries from our readers and past articles. Whether you are planning to start the summer fun with a picnic, meal delivery kit, barbecue or just a simple picnic with friends and family, we have put together the perfect menu ideas for Memorial Day 2020.

Jul042020

Our Blog’s Guest Post Guidelines

While our blog is far from the height of its popularity, we receive dozens of requests every single week for guest posts. For those of you who don’t know, a guest post is a pre-written article that we publish on the blog for a fee. They’re provided by anyone from a freelancer to a marketing agency to a representative or even founder of a company. We’ve published so many of them that I’ve lost count, but we say no to far more than 90% of those requests.

May292020

5 Tips for Boosting Memory at Any Age

Poor memory can strike individuals at any age, and from children to the elderly, a lapse in short-term or long-term memory can bring with it a number of health issues, both mentally and physically. Just as with any muscle, “exercising” your brain can improve its functionality in many ways, including those related to memory. Here are 5 tips for boosting your memory at any age.

Jul192019

4 Sleep Disorders That Can Be Treated With the Power of Technology

We’ve heard many times that technology is bad for our sleep. We definitely agree that this is sometimes the case. For example, using your laptop or smartphone right before bedtime can affect the quality of sleep because of the blue light emitted by these devices.

Sadly, research shows that around 95% of people use technology within an hour before bed.

However, technology can also help us improve both the quantity and the quality of our sleep. Scientists around the world work tirelessly night and day to develop intelligent technological solutions that can combat common sleep disorders.

Here is a list of the most incredible ones we have found. If you suffer from any of these sleep problems, make sure to test the solutions.

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Jan292019

Staying Fit for Free: Does Medicare Cover Gym Memberships?

Staying fit is important to your mental and physical wellbeing, no matter what your age. But, for seniors, neglecting your health and fitness can have even greater risks and consequences. Many health challenges tend to increase as we age. This can be true even if maintain a healthy lifestyle in our younger years.

According to the National Council on Aging, here are some of the scary statistics about senior health risks:

Approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease
Diabetes affects 23% of older adults
90% of older adults are at risk for developing high blood pressure
Depression impacts 7 million older adults

If you’re a senior, you may be able to take advantage of added benefits through a Medicare supplement plan that can help prevent health problems down the road. But, does Medicare cover gym memberships, weight loss and more?

Jan172019

7 Great Stretches for Targeting Tight Hip Flexors

The hip flexors are a group of muscles that include the iliopsoas, as well as the rectus femoris. They work to bring the legs and trunk together, which helps you complete your ab exercises, lift your knees and bring your thighs toward your stomach. Since these movements are essential for running, it’s important to keep your hip flexors loose and limber. If you’re feeling tight around your hip area, the following stretches will improve your comfort and range of motion.

Oct092018

5 Self-Defense Tactics That Everyone Should Learn

Please enjoy a guest post from Albert Guardado Jr. from Combat Brands. We believe self-defense is vital for each and every person.

No one likes to think about the idea of being attacked, but the reality is that, according to the FBI, a violent crime is committed every 26.3 seconds in America, with one aggravated assault every 41.3 seconds. These numbers aren’t intended to scare you — though they are indeed alarming — but should instead help you understand why preparation and vigilance are vital in our sometimes threatening world.

One of the simplest ways to conquer a frightening situation is to learn some key self-defense tactics that you can file away in your mental rolodex if a situation should arise.

May022018

Cycling Facts You Should Know

Cycling was first introduced to the public in the 19th century with the advent of draisines and velocipedes. Today, the bike family includes road bikes, cyclocross bikes, mountain bikes, fitness bikes and other types. Much more than a hobby, cycling is an effective way of incorporating an exercise routine into your daily schedule. It has since been more than just a sport – it is a lifestyle for many people. It also goes without saying that cycling has a positive impact on the well being and overall health of the cyclist.

Mar182018

The Health Benefits of Consuming More Soy

Like many topics in nutrition, soy is one that is not well understood, with some sources stating it is great for health, while others recommended you avoid it. In this article, we will take a balanced look at the evidence behind soy so you are in a good position to assess whether including more soy in your diet would be a smart decision.

Health Benefits of Soy

Soy beans, otherwise known as edamame, are part of the legume family, and can be eaten in their natural state or can be processed into other foods such as tofu, miso, tempeh and even soy milk. These foods possess a unique set of nutritional benefits as we will explore in detail below…