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Happy Independence Day!! Many people think that Independence Day is one of our best American holidays; not only for what we celebrate but also for how we celebrate it. It's easy to take liberty for granted and to misconstrue just how difficult it was to gain our freedoms over 240 years ago. The Revolutionary War was long and costly. There...

Making memories on Father's Day Father's Day is a holiday of honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood. We usually show our appreciation by giving gifts to our fathers. Then you'll notice that your dad’s closet is overflowing with ties. He is ahead of two wallets and has enough shaving lotion and men’s colognes to last him the rest of his life...

Stretching can reduce back and neck pain, improve posture and relieve pain caused by arthritis. As a senior, joint flexibility is one of the keys to living a healthy, active and independent lifestyle for as long as you can. While your joints may have stiffened over the last few years, it is never too late to start a stretching program...

Achieving fast hair growth is the dream of millions who suffer from embarrassing health/beauty issues nowadays-hair loss. In recent statistics by American Hair Loss Society, there are approximately 35 million men and 21 million women who suffer this problem. Hair shedding is a normal cycle of physiology.  It is considered normal to shed 100-150 strands of hair per day.  However, with aging...

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. Communities, health professionals, and families can work together to create opportunities for people to...

  Your chances of developing heart disease come down to the number of risk factors you have for it. The more factors, the higher the chance of getting it. Let’s take a look at 10 of the most common risk factors of heart disease: Heart Blood Pressure Diabetes and prediabetes Being overweight or obese Being physically inactive Unhealthy Diet High blood...

Another cold and flu season has arrived, and it’s nearly impossible not to be affected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults have an average of two to three colds a year, and children have even more. And when one family member catches a cold, it’s likely the rest of the family will follow suit. While there’s...

A big step toward eating better lunches can be to fill half your plate with fruits and veggies. There are several powerful vegetables one can add to improve your health according to WebMD.  Here are hints on how: Add fruit and nuts to salad; top with a low-fat dressing. Add chopped tomatoes, pine­apple or avocado to tuna and chicken salad. Create...

It’s been proven many times over that exercising can help you look and feel younger, but exactly what kind of exercises should you be doing? Broken down into two broad categories, it should be a mix of cardio and strength training. Cardio Doing anything that raises your heart rate qualifies as cardio training. So whether you ride a bike, walk...

  Sounds crazy but, most studies show drinking water does boost your metabolism but by how much? According to a 2003 study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology, participants showed a 30 percent metabolic increase that lasted between 10 and 40 minutes after drinking two cups of water. By drinking the recommended 8 cups per day, you would burn...