Falls are the second-leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide, with people over 60 suffering the highest number. While balance impacts both our longevity and our quality of life, it’s an often-neglected skill. A 2022 study by a team of Brazilian researchers found that 20 percent of the 1,700 older adults they tested couldn’t balance…
I applaud every person who puts on workout gear and gets his or her butt to the gym! After all, with so many other obligations competing for our time, getting there is half the battle. Once you’re there, make sure you’re making the most of it by avoiding these all-too-common mistakes people make in the…
Thanksgiving—a day we typically associate with over-indulgence in rich foods—is often followed by a day of regret. This year, transform those traditional heavier foods into something light and healthy to help minimize the likelihood of adding extra holiday pounds. Traditional Dish: Roasted Turkey with Gravy Next Day Transformation: Whole-wheat Turkey Scramble Traditional Dish: Cranberry Relish…
Outbreaks of measles in parts of Texas and New Mexico have sickened nearly 100 people, according to state health officials who warned that the number of cases was expected to rise. An outbreak has been spreading through the South Plains region of Texas since late January, the Texas Department of State Health Services said on…
Have you ever seen the term MET on a piece of exercise equipment and wondered what it meant? MET stands for metabolic equivalent, which is one way that exercise physiologists estimate how many calories are burned during physical activity. Having a basic understanding of METs and how to use them can help you determine the…
Nutrients in food are critical for building and repairing body tissues and for regulating digestion, energy production and muscle contraction. The human body needs fuel in the form of calories from all three macronutrients—protein, carbohydrates and fat. Each macro plays an important role in the body and has specific functions. With all the hype around…
Sometimes you want a recipe that’s pared down to just the essentials — something very simple and cleanly minimalist. I’m thinking here of pasta nada, stripped down to just olives and parsley, or a perfectly seared salmon fillet, seasoned with only salt and pepper and served with white rice and a green vegetable. (This is…
When you hear the term “strong arms,” you probably think of lean, defined, muscular arms. However, hypertrophy (large muscles) and strength are not directly correlated. That is, bulky biceps (as a result of bicep curls) are truly “beach muscles, which means they do not necessarily serve a purpose other than aesthetics. And if that’s a…
Everyone can benefit from eating breakfast. From weight loss and muscle repair to  improved mood and focus, a morning meal benefits your body. When you sleep, your metabolism slows down. Rather than go through the day with a sluggish metabolism, jump-start it with breakfast. Information from the National Weight Control Registry, a database of more…
Good morning. There’s no better weekend morning than one that begins in line at Trinciti Roti Shop in Ozone Park, Queens, waiting amid the good-natured crowd for doubles to eat in the car afterward: one goat and one oxtail for now, with all the sauces, a bake and saltfish for later and, to wash it…