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A person clutches their knee joint in pain. — Mobility Exercises: What They Are and How They Help So, throughout my social media feed, I have noticed a strange yet refreshing trend: fitness influencers are trading out their “snatched waist” and “thigh gap” headliner workouts for training more focused on joint mobility. I believe this indicates a fascinating shift […]

Mobility Exercises: What They Are and How They Help

August 22, 2023 in Health tagged 5 mobility exercises for healthy joints / aging well / beginner mobility exercises / mobility exercises / retain your mobility by Cristin Dickey

aging — Dealing with the Problems that Come with Aging Aging can scare a lot of us. Going through the process of your body getting weaker your mind becoming less stable and losing your independence. This happens to many of us due to not proactively taking care of our bodies until it’s […]

Dealing with the Problems that Come with Aging

September 1, 2018 in Health tagged aging well / Health Goals / healthy body / healthy mind / Wellness by Jadon Sennet

dementia — Dementia is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. More than 3 million cases of this ailment are diagnosed each year. Doctors continue to search for why and how to prevent its deteriorating effects. A new study found that dementia might be linked to high blood […]

Dementia and Its Link to High Blood Pressure

July 21, 2018 in Health tagged aging well / disease awareness / Disease Prevention / healthy mind / Neurology by Jadon Sennet

dementia — How to Slow Down the Aging Process Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to slow down the effects of aging. As our number of days on earth become fewer and fewer, our bodies begin to slow down, muscles tighten up, even our heart rate becomes slower. Aging is normal […]

How to Slow Down the Aging Process

February 1, 2018 in Health tagged aging well / health risks / mental health by Jadon Sennet

1. Help Your Diet by Ditching Diet Soda For the sake of your health, ditch soda altogether. Yes, that includes diet soda. “In addition, many people think ‘low-fat,’ ‘low-sugar,’ or ‘light’ means fewer calories, but that’s not always true,” says Amy Goodson, RD, dietitian for Texas Health Ben Hogan Sports Medicine. […]

Counter-intuitive Approaches to 9 Health Problems

March 23, 2017 in Health tagged aging well / ear nose and throat / family health by ahektner@empowerbrokerage.com

1. Lose Weight Losing weight is about as effective as a single blood pressure medication. Research shows that shedding 9 pounds can reduce systolic blood pressure by up to 4.5 points. Additionally, a study found that maintaining a 7 pound weight loss for a year could lead to a 11-point […]

10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

March 22, 2017 in Health tagged aging well / annual check up / diabetes / genetics by ahektner@empowerbrokerage.com

What Does a Mediterranean Diet Look Like? Essentially, the Mediterranean diet consists of fresh vegetables, fruit, and the occasional drink. Instead of overly processed foods, the Mediterranean diet promotes fresh salads dressed with olive oil, plenty of fresh fruit, hummus, beans and pasta. Studies Show Improved Brain Health with the Mediterranean […]

A Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Brain Function in Old Age

February 21, 2017 in Health tagged aging well / Disease Prevention / geriatrics / health trends / healthy eating / healthy mind / nutrition by ahektner@empowerbrokerage.com