Tips To Staying Active And Social As You Age

We are poised to enter a new decade, and in terms of health food this may be a whole new realm as this past year has brought forth plant based meat and probiotic backed pantry goods. If you think the industry won’t get more innovative you may want to rethink that, as the industry is always looking to improve and set new trends ranging from seeds to eco-friendly sourcing. According to Whole Foods Market, these are some of the top trends on the horizon in their annual report. 

Those with high blood pressure who take their medications in one go at bedtime have been found to have better controlled blood pressure and a lower risk of death or illness caused by heart or blood vessel problems compared to those who take their meds in the morning according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. 

The Hygia Chronotherapy trial is the largest to examine the effects of the time during the day when patients take their anti-hypertensive medication on the risk of cardiovascular problems. In this study 19,084 patients were randomized to taking their medication at bedtime or when waking up, and they were followed for an average of 6 years or more during which their ambulatory blood pressure was checked over 48 hours at least once a year.

It’s no secret that being overweight or obese is generally unhealthy, but a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity has highlighted just how detrimental it can be suggesting that young adults who are classified as being obese are more likely to die up to 10 years earlier.

Article courtesy of Dr. Nicholas DiNubile, Vice President of the A4M, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, best selling author, keynote speaker, and one of our medical editors who is dedicated to keeping you healthy in body, mind and spirit.

Just because an exercise is low impact does not necessarily mean it is low intensity, low effort, or low rewards. Low impact can mean more fun, more engaging, and getting results without sacrificing your joints.