Fitness + Well-Being
Controlling Blood Sugar to Age Gracefully
Almost half of all Americans have blood sugar concentrations that are considered too high, with those over 60 being especially at risk (1). Uncontrolled, it could mean a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and eventual [...]
Aging Actively
To view "The Perks of Exercising Every Day of Your Life" graphic, click the image to the left (or here). Reaching retirement age should not mean retiring your running shoes, yet it happens all too [...]
Build Stronger Muscles with Vitamin D
Studies show athletes should be sure to get adequate vitamin D. When planning a nutritional strategy for building muscle strength, power, and force, most athletes think of protein and carbohydrates – not vitamin D. But [...]
Meet the Adaptogens in Ionix Supreme
Stress affects us every day. Whether from work, finances, or relationships, stress can make us feel overworked and overloaded. But stress affects more than just our mental performance. It has real physical consequences, too, and [...]
Podcast: Don’t Believe Everything Your “Healthy” Package Says
Trainer: Sara Richter, B.Sc., Nutrition Communications Specialist No one likes to spend hours at the grocery store. But cooking delicious an healthy meals can take time and planning to do right. Listen [...]
Save Your Telomeres
Since their discovery more than 75 years ago by the Nobel Laureate geneticist Hermann Müller, telomeres have attracted worldwide attention among scientists investigating the aging process. Telomeres are the protective caps on the ends of [...]