“It’s common to have some degree of muscle loss as you age — the process is called sarcopenia, and it starts in your 30s.” Don’t get discouraged because there are ways to help combat that muscle loss and build your strength as you become older. Physical activity is great for...
Is Pregnancy Brain a Real Thing?
Pregnancy can change a lot of physical attributes of your body, but it can also affect your emotional and mental state. One of the things I have heard from pregnant women is having pregnancy brain. “If you’re expecting and you’ve found yourself doing odd things like putting your keys in...
6 Reasons to Get Up and Go Outside Right Now
Spring has sprung and so has the nice weather. Besides the warm weather, being outside provides many health benefits both physically and mentally. “When you’re outdoors, you feel happier, more relaxed, and more focused,” says Dr. John La Puma, M.D., F.A.C.P., who specializes in nature as medicine. “You sit a...
17 Simple Acts of Self-Care for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is this Sunday... What are your special plans for yourself this weekend? Self-Care is very important for everyone especially those moms who take care of the family everyday!! It’s time to start thinking of yourself and take care of YOU!! With everything going on in the world today,...