by mg_user | Mar 8, 2017 | Nutrition & Recipes
Diabetes is quickly becoming an American epidemic. The current statistics reported by the Centers for Disease Control state that 29.1 million people are living with diabetes. That amounts to a little over 9 percent of the American population, or one out of every...
by mg_user | Mar 7, 2017 | Fitness
By now, it’s common knowledge that exercise for seniors can have a positive impact on health and longevity. For some, integrating exercise into their lives is second nature, but for those who are new to the discipline, figuring out how to start a workout routine can...
by mg_user | Mar 3, 2017 | Nutrition & Recipes
This is the third installment of our “Be A Better You” series, which provides in-depth healthy living tips on the first Friday of each month. This series will run through 2017. It’s like a New Year Resolution, but better! It may seem like an odd metaphor, but...
by mg_user | Feb 27, 2017 | Lifestyle
Originally designated as a day of gluttony before the beginning of the self-sacrificing season of Lent, Mardi Gras has now become synonymous with loud music, parades, parties and consuming large amounts of sweets and alcohol. While these Fat Tuesday traditions are...
by mg_user | Feb 24, 2017 | Current Events
There’s no denying that the mind is a powerful tool. Even as early as 19 B.C., the phrase “mind over matter” was used to describe how one’s willpower can overcome physical obstacles. But when it comes to your overall health and well-being, you should not think of the...
by mg_user | Feb 22, 2017 | Fitness
Video games, once seen as high-tech ways for kids and teenagers to pass time are becoming more appealing to a surprising demographic: seniors. And while some seniors might be interested in some of the more mainstream video games, the majority are using video games to...