Articles by Debbie McCaffery
BE LIKE POPEYE!
“I’m strong to the finich, ’cause I eats me spinach.I’m Popeye the Sailor Man!” Grammar aside, Popeye the Sailor had it right. Spinach packs a powerful nutritional punch! You may not miraculously grow huge muscles after downing some spinach, but you will be healthier and stronger with regular consumption. Benefits
GOT ACHES AND PAINS? FIXING YOUR DIET CAN HELP!
Doctors are finding that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation is with proper nutrition, the opposite of which can contribute to inflammation.Chronic inflammation occurs for many reasons, some of which are out of our control but others we can influence. Experts believe that a range of factors may
FUNCTION BETTER AS YOU AGE!
Our book, The Active Life, is about functional aging. In case you were wondering what that means, here is a brief synopsis: Functional Aging is the concept of improving one’s ability to perform, a/k/a function, properly at any given task despite advancing years. While chronological aging tells us how many
Sleep and Weight Loss
The Siblings Who Refused to Go to Bed: Leptin and Ghrelinby Kim Musikant Leptin and Ghrelin are hormones. These cute little guys are from the neuroendocrine system.The neuroendocrine system is the system in our bodies responsible for controlling our appetites! That is worth repeating. The neuroendocrine system is responsible for
NINE QUICK TIPS TO GET HEALTHIER
Drink water as soon as you wake up. Doing so is vital since you have gone without it for at least 5 hours (depending on your last drink before bed and how long you sleep). It’s a great way to purify your internal system; it fires up your metabolism, helps your body flush out toxins, gives your brain fuel, and may even help you eat less.
A DIFFERENT WAY TO LOOK AT GOAL SETTING
Are you planning on setting some fitness goals for yourself?If so, here are some expert tips to ensure your success.Set a PROCESS Goal in addition to an OUTCOME goal. The process: perform strength training 3 x each weekThe outcome: put on 2 pounds of muscle. It could take a bit
