Monday, March 15, 2010

Don’t Forget Men When You Think Calcium

August 28, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Fitness, Nutrition, Successful Aging

When it comes to the question of calcium in-take, everyone seems to focus on women and children.
The concern for children is obviously their need to build strong bones. Women, of course, have the unfortunate threat of osteoporosis from menopause. Men on the other hand … not so much.
The truth is, though, men should be [...]

What are the Healthiest Foods on Earth?

July 17, 2009 by Jo  
Filed under Health, Nutrition

Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., CNS, recently, wrote an interesting article for Forbes magazine concerning the healthiest foods on earth. Here is his article:
The Healthiest Foods On Earth
What is the best diet for human beings?
Vegetarian? Vegan? High-protein? Low-fat? Dairy-Free?
Hold on to your shopping carts: There is no perfect diet for human beings. At least not one that’s [...]

The Time to Prevent Osteoporosis is Now

Today is the day to begin preventing osteoporosis, an age-related disorder in which bones become gradually thinner, more porous and less able to support the body. This condition attacks both men and women, but women usually suffer more severely because bone loss accelerates rapidly after menopause. By the time a woman reaches the age of [...]