Muscle mass loss as people get older Are you one of those people who believes that past a certain age no one can build muscle mass? If so, then you are terribly mistaken, but you are also not alone in making the assumption. It turns out seniors aged over 70 can gain muscle. More than that, it wouldn’t...
For many obese people, prescription weight loss drugs are the last hope to reach a weight as close as possible to the ideal weight. On prescription drugs are not indicated for people who want to lose just a few pounds and for children under the age of 16. Depending on the active substance, weight loss pills...
Most of the foods eaten at dinner are changed into fat in your body, because the metabolism begins to slow down from 4 PM until 4 AM next morning. So, if you do not want to gain weight, you should have light dinners. Depending on the caloric intake of the day, the dinner should be not...
The problem with the vitamin and supplement industry is that many companies can overcomplicate the process of buying and taking their products. They can be simultaneously vague and needlessly detailed, focused on buzz words instead of genuine benefits. Vitamonk is not one of those supplement companies. What struck me immediately as I brought up the Vitamonk...
Nicotine is a parasympathomimetic alkaloid made in the roots and deposited in various parts of some Solanaceae plants. The best known, of course, is tobacco, Nicotiana. Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, tomatillos and both sweet and hot peppers are other plants that contain small amounts of nicotine. The main source of nicotine for the human body is smoking...
True Facts: Britons buy about three billion ready-made sandwiches a year. A sandwich is the lunch option for 75% of the world’s population. Traditionally, for the most of the European countries, the lunch is the main meal served between 11.30 PM and 3.00 PM, 1:00 PM being the most-common lunch time. This meal may consist of...
Many parents often wonder whether or not to let their children wear contact lenses. This typically happens when children show preference for contact lenses over traditional eye glasses. Kids usually have very compelling arguments for why they should start wearing contact lenses, which only adds to their parent’s dilemma. Many parents ask: at what age should...
Genetically, the shape of your legs is partially predetermined. This means that you cannot change their shape 100%, but with a structured workout you can get lean-looking legs. Here are some ideas of exercises that can make your legs skinnier and more toned. 1. The ballet plié Start position: Squat, heels lifted and touching, knees spread...
Sometimes you manage to grab a pretzel or a muffin and a cup of coffee early in the morning, on your way to work. Sometimes you eat a true breakfast with eggs and bacon. And some other times, you do not eat anything at all. How should the breakfast be like? Eating balanced amounts of food...
While you enjoy strolling with your baby, sight-seeing the world and the beauty of nature. Make sure the little one is also enjoying the trip in a clean stroller. What about you? You’d be more comfortable going for a walk with your baby in a clean stroller. You should clean your baby strollers regularly, not only...
The best lifestyle changing programs are those which recommend changing both your eating habits and your exercise routine, at the same time. This is the conclusion of a new research from Stanford University School of Medicine, led by Abby King, a professor of health research and policy and of medicine. The study is meant to...
To keep your features young and attractive, you will have to try consuming a LOT of fruits and vegetables high in flavonoids and carotenoids, two powerful plant-based antioxidants. These antioxidants will remove the free radicals from the skin and body fighting premature aging. Look what you should try to keep some of your features young: No...
