Volume 2 Issue 8

Fitness: Benefits of Exercise for Healthy Aging

One of the most beneficial things you can do for your health at any age is exercise. Regular exercise over long periods of time can produce long-term health and aging benefits. A National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) shows that greater than half of all adult Americans don’t meet even the minimum recommendations for physical activity, with inactivity the most evident in people over the age of 60. And living a sedentary lifestyle is dangerous, leading to illness and premature death in some instances.
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Eating: "Why Are Processed Foods Bad?"

Our grocery store shelves and freezers are stuffed full of processed foods that contain chemically altered ingredients and fillers that are thought to contribute to overeating, increased body fat and diet-related health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
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Wellness: Achieve Sound Body & Mind with Gentle Yoga for Stress Management

Life is full of surprises. And with life comes stress. There is a growing awareness of the link between our state of mind and physical health. Studies show that chronic stress inhibits our capacity to heal and increases the likelihood of developing physical and emotional problems, such as high blood pressure, ulcers, immune dysfunction and depression.
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