If you find yourself losing balance and feeling less flexible as you get older, then you’re not alone. Older individuals can benefit from regular stretching exercises to improve the functionality of daily living.
Ashwagandha, or winter cherry, is considered one of the most prized Ayurvedic herbs in India, similar to what ginseng is in China. The adaptogen has been used safely for more than 3,000 years in Ayurvedic medicine, a system originated in northern India more than 5,000 years ago.
Gaining weight while losing strength is too often a consequence of getting older. A regular gym routine can help you stay in shape, but even consistent core exercises may not be enough to prevent inevitable muscle weakness and belly-fat gains.
Resveratrol, a primary bioactive ingredient present in two Isagenix products—CytoActives™ and IsaGenesis®—is a fascinating molecule with an equally fascinating history.
One of the challenges of people reaching their golden years is being able to meet their nutrition requirements, particularly as it comes to protein and vitamin D necessary for supporting muscle and bone health.
Approximately 40 percent of the entire United States population does not attain enough vitamin D optimal for health. In fact, a new study published by BMC Public Health journal suggests that those with indoor occupations are more likely to have low vitamin D levels.
If you’re finding it more difficult to maintain your figure as you get older, you’re not alone.
Middle age brings many physical and physiological changes that can lead to weight gain and muscle loss, particularly for women.
Check and double check the labels on the back of products prior to consumption, log the total number of calories per meal or snack, and fit in a daily exercise routine to keep muscle intact.
Sounds like the perfect plan for healthy aging, right?
Researchers have long agreed that most of us don’t get enough physical activity. But even exercising a few times per week may not be high enough to make an impact on telomeres as a biomarker of aging.