Grieving and Coping with Loss
Grieving is the response to losing something important to us. “In this world, we will experience pain and tribulation,” says Jesus in the gospel of
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Cycling for the Older Adult Generation
For the older adult, Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is one of the most diagnosed health conditions (Walljasper, 2015). Regular physical activity protects from this
Top Secrets of Longevity
It’s disappointing that we cannot drink from the fabled fountain of youth! However, the good news is that most people are born with a good
Older Adults & Exercise Physiology
Emerging evidence suggests that exercise has healthy benefits as we age. Aging is a fact of life. When older adults exercise, they enhance the quality
Exercise Physiology: Fat is the Primary Energy Source
Fat is the primary energy source during low-intensity exercise. Unlike carbohydrates, your body uses it as its main energy source. It’s storage is more concentrated
Exercise & Nutrition: Is Carbohydrate Loading for You?
Carbohydrate loading is simply adding extra grams of carbs in your diet before a type of endurance competition. Athletes will gradually increase carbohydrate intake and
Glycogen & Glucose, How the Body Utilizes Carbohydrates II
Glycogen & Carbohydrates During any amount of intense activities, your body will use carbohydrates for energy. These carbohydrates are broken down into glucose and glycogen.
Protein & the 8 Roles it has in the Human Body
Protein Origins The human body is incredible. There are thousands of unique proteins in our body. In this very moment, your protein-rich body enables you
Healthy Habits to Adopt Now
Let’s face it! It’s hard to break bad habits. However, when it comes to building healthy traits, minor changes add up over time. Leading a
Naturopathy: Natural Elements to Heal Your Body
Naturopathy Naturopathy is a nature based cure to help the regenerative body heal. In biology, we learn that organisms have abilities such as regeneration, renewal, restoration,