Tag: forever fit | INSPIRED 55+ Lifestyle Magazine - Part 4

Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

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|Date: September 01, 2018
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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework ...

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework included – can offer health benefits. But there’s a catch: you must move as often as you can! ...

September 01, 2018
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No Need to Avoid Lectin

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|Date: August 02, 2018
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No Need to Avoid Lectin

Move over gluten, lectin is the new dietary bad guy. However, there is much evidence supporting the benef ...

Move over gluten, lectin is the new dietary bad guy. However, there is much evidence supporting the benefits of eating plant foods, including plants like legumes that contain lectins. Lectin, a plant ...

August 02, 2018
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Backsliding

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|Date: July 01, 2018
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Backsliding

How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this g ...

How quickly will you lose your exercise gains when you stop exercising? Studies can vary widely on this given all the factors to monitor and consider. We all differ in our genetics, general health and ...

July 01, 2018
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Don’t Give Your Warm Up the Cold Shoulder

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|Date: May 01, 2018
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Don’t Give Your Warm Up the Cold Shoulder

Warming up prior to your workout or activity helps prepare you both physically and mentally for physical ...

Warming up prior to your workout or activity helps prepare you both physically and mentally for physical exertion. It’s not a good idea to warm up incorrectly or to avoid doing it altogether. Warming ...

May 01, 2018
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Detoxing: Myth or Magic?

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|Date: April 01, 2018
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Detoxing: Myth or Magic?

Barring any mitigating factors (like certain illness or medications), if you’ve gained weight, it’s likel ...

Barring any mitigating factors (like certain illness or medications), if you’ve gained weight, it’s likely due to poor lifestyle habits. And the only way to fix that is to focus on behaviour changes. ...

April 01, 2018
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Do you Need a Fitness Tracker?

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|Date: December 01, 2017
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Do you Need a Fitness Tracker?

Using an activity tracker is an individual choice. They can be motivating, especially for the “techie” ty ...

Using an activity tracker is an individual choice. They can be motivating, especially for the “techie” types or those who need to measure and track results. ...

December 01, 2017
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Thanksgiving Food Coma Not from the Turkey

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|Date: October 01, 2017
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Thanksgiving Food Coma Not from the Turkey

If you feel lethargic after your Thanksgiving meal, don’t blame the turkey. It’s likely from too much foo ...

If you feel lethargic after your Thanksgiving meal, don’t blame the turkey. It’s likely from too much food, especially carbohydrate-rich foods and drinks. ...

October 01, 2017
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Martial Arts for Fun and Fitness

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|Date: September 01, 2017
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Martial Arts for Fun and Fitness

Much more than just physical exercise, martial arts is said to exercise the whole person. The combination ...

Much more than just physical exercise, martial arts is said to exercise the whole person. The combination of body awareness and relaxation can improve both physical and emotional health, reduce stress ...

September 01, 2017
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Don’t Cramp Your Lifestyle

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|Date: July 01, 2017
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Don’t Cramp Your Lifestyle

Go ahead and take the plunge: Going into the water after eating a big meal won't bring on stomach cramps ...

Go ahead and take the plunge: Going into the water after eating a big meal won't bring on stomach cramps - but you should still be conscious of your activity levels. ...

July 01, 2017
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Avoiding Jetlag

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|Date: June 01, 2017
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Avoiding Jetlag

Travelling to a different time zone this summer? Plan ahead, to avoid or reduce the symptoms of “jet lag. ...

Travelling to a different time zone this summer? Plan ahead, to avoid or reduce the symptoms of “jet lag.” ...

June 01, 2017
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Become a Label Reader

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|Date: May 01, 2017
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Become a Label Reader

Can packaged foods be healthy? Many are high in added salt, sugar, fat and chemical preservatives. But ea ...

Can packaged foods be healthy? Many are high in added salt, sugar, fat and chemical preservatives. But eating healthy doesn’t mean you can’t make use of some convenient, packaged foods. ...

May 01, 2017
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Get Healthier While You Sleep

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|Date: April 01, 2017
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Get Healthier While You Sleep

Studies show sleep deprivation can affect our memory, reaction time, judgment, the ability to reason logi ...

Studies show sleep deprivation can affect our memory, reaction time, judgment, the ability to reason logically, mathematical and verbal skills, and the ability to handle stress. ...

April 01, 2017
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The Importance of Flexibility as We Age

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|Date: March 01, 2017
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The Importance of Flexibility as We Age

Flexibility can deteriorate, especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle. A lack of flexibility makes no ...

Flexibility can deteriorate, especially if you have a sedentary lifestyle. A lack of flexibility makes normal daily activities more difficult to do, leading to reduced mobility ...

March 01, 2017
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Eating Right as We Age

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|Date: February 01, 2017
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Eating Right as We Age

Age-associated changes in metabolism can affect how our bodies process the food we eat. ...

Age-associated changes in metabolism can affect how our bodies process the food we eat. ...

February 01, 2017
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Laughing Matters

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|Date: January 01, 2017
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Laughing Matters

Need a novel idea for a New Year’s resolution? How about laughing more often? Hearty laughter works many ...

Need a novel idea for a New Year’s resolution? How about laughing more often? Hearty laughter works many muscles in your face and torso. ...

January 01, 2017
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