If you’ve ever scrolled through fitness influencers or celebrity pages, chances are you’ve seen waist trainers—those tight, corset-like garments that promise a slimmer waist, flatter tummy, and that coveted hourglass figure. But do waist trainers really...
Have you ever thought about how you get up off the floor? It might seem like a small, everyday movement, but researchers say it can actually reveal a lot about your health and even how long you will live. The Sitting-Rising Test is a simple tool that assesses how...
Have you ever heard of the 12-3-30 workout? If you follow health and fitness trends, you may have. I am sure you are aware that when it comes to health and fitness trends on social media, there is hype, and then there is the real deal. So, is the 12-3-30 workout hyped...
Have you ever wondered what 50-year-old women talk about when they meet? Last Thanksgiving, I had the joy of spending time with my sister and my old friend of forty years and counting. With a friendship that has lasted several decades and countless memories as college...
If you’re 40 or older, there’s a good chance your blood pressure is higher than normal. About half of adults aged 40 and up have high blood pressure. Maybe you manage it by living a healthy lifestyle and cutting back on salt, or perhaps you’re...
In the world of health, fitness, and nutrition, a popular question persists: can you out-exercise your diet? The simple answer is no, you cannot out-exercise a poor diet. However, we sometimes cannot stop ourselves from trying. Can we? Recently, I was away on vacation...
