Stronger Bones for Life “Age is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength,” -Betty Friedan The term “exercise” sometimes rings a monotone conundrum as pictures of strict diets, endless cardio, and unbearable muscle soreness virtually roll across our foresight as a movie’s ending credits.  On the contrary, holistic health is the “whole person’s health” preserving the mental, physical, and spiritual capacities.  Likewise, as a person lives through the different life stages, we began to learn how to care for our bodies.  In connection to exercise and physical activity, there are benefits in utilizing workouts with...

Eating disorder is a severe condition that develops due to several factors, ranging from mental illness to drug use and emotional instability. This disorder is often accompanied by an obsession and attitudes towards weight and diet issues. Women are twice as prone to an eating disorder compared to men. Most people tend to think that the illness only affects teenagers, which is a huge misconception as it can affect anyone. This behavior is evident where one takes too little food or too much food. This article is designed to educate you on how to identify and prevent the different types...

What comes in mind when the word body-image is mentioned? Body image is not about how you look but more about how you feel about yourself. A body image has one of the most significant influences on a kid’s character, esteem, and their relationships with one another. Body image gradually develops during childhood, where it is then altered during puberty. A body image is molded and shaped by what others say about you. Parents play a huge role in shaping their little one’s body image. Below are tips to help build a healthy and positive body image. Be a good...

It is difficult to stay fit in a fast-paced moving world as there is little time available to get to the gym. On the other hand, even though you get the time to exercise extensively, they cannot understand the exercise or lack some aspect of organization in regards to the exercise. Despite the challenges, it is really important to stay fit and healthy. This is the reason that led to the creation of health and fitness Apps. Ideally to help people overcome barriers like the lack of organization and understanding. Beginning a health and fitness program at the gym is...

Exercise forms an integral part of people’s lives as it holds quite a number of benefits especially in the field of health. But when exercise is mentioned, a lot of people become skeptical as the assumption is that the activity takes too much hard work. This is simply because individuals take exercise to be a hard run or visiting the gym for some serious weights. The phenomenon is therefore challenged by committed challenges. However, benefits of walking or exercising are enormous. As simple as it may seem, walking is a form of exercise and is beneficial to you in many...

Overview Having good posture is essential to keeping your back and neck pain free, but it also can have a dramatic effect on other aspects of your health. By keeping your spine and neck in proper alignment you encourage the muscles and organs in your abdomen to function as intended. With heavy slouching you can experience a variety of symptoms such as: Back and Neck Pain Headaches and Jaw Pain Depression Low Energy Digestive Issues Additionally, the sooner you fix your posture the better, as you are preventing causing unnecessary wear and damage to your body. Tips for a better...