Yesterday, October 11, 2021, was my 60th birthday. It is a milestone. I have said it before, and I will say it again. I have been hired and fired. I have been loved, hated, and then loved again. I have reached the top and the bottom all at the same time. I am less than …
Photo by kike vega on Unsplash Reading the article, “Number of states with high obesity almost doubles in 2 years“ from Axios, made me think about our current situation. Since March of 2020, America has lived in some sort of “lockdown.” In many cases, gyms have been closed or limited and, as a person who has been able …
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40 Plus and Fit would like to introduce our newest team member, Deliverance Anne Harrison. Deliverance will be offering health and beauty tips in her own unique way. She will be bringing the Southern Heat! Take a look at our videos, hit the “Subscribe” button, give them a “thumbs up,” and share them on …
Original article: https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2021/what-is-the-relationship-between-poor-nutrition-and-disease One of the biggest concerns with diet is how it might affect one’s weight. Eat too many high-fat, high-calorie foods and your weight can go up. Make healthy food a priority and it can come down. A balanced diet and physical activity assist with effective weight maintenance. Healthy eating also serves another important …
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by Sarah Noel Northwood I have had my struggles with my weight for most of my life, but four years ago I had a health crisis. I have six children, hypothyroidism, and I am postmenopausal. I knew I had to find a predictable way to lose weight when my endocrinologist told me I was diabetic. …
(From: https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2021/top-habits-of-stress-resilient-people-that-youll-want-too) Have you ever wondered why some people seem so calm, even when in the midst of a situation that would cause you great stress? An easy explanation would be that they only experience positive emotions. Yet, this isn’t how humans operate. Instead, the more likely reason for their lack of anxiety is stress …
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Imagine my surprise last week, when I found out that Sir Mick Jagger is 78 years old. In full disclosure, The Rolling Stones are my favorite rock band and I have spent most of my life trying to be either Jagger or Jim Morrison or some combination of the two. Even now, I do. But …
Photo by mwangi gatheca on Unsplash Scientists say that we share 99% of our Human DNA with primates. This sounds incredible when you consider the fact that only one percent of our DNA, as humans, is unique, but I have to say it must be a hell of a percentage point. It is the difference between eating bugs …
The hardest part of beginning a workout is starting. It seems like a fundamental statement, but it is a fact. Many people feel the need to get in shape but have no starting point. Forty Plus and Fit understands this concept. So, here is Part II of our series on beginner fitness. We are going …
(From: https://www.issaonline.com/blog/index.cfm/2021/6-signs-stress-may-be-reducing-your-sleep-quality) Stress impacts the body in a number of ways. You may notice that you feel less energetic when stress levels are high. Your appetite may increase or decrease. Your focus might be off. In cases of chronic stress, your immunity can be lowered. You may experience chest pains or reoccurring headaches. It can even kill …
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