Author: Susan Smith

It can be difficult to get started on a weight loss journey, and it is understandable to want results quickly, especially if you are trying to get rid of belly fat. You should try to get this done right away by searching for “how to lose belly fat in two weeks” on Google. Naturally, weight loss is and should be a personal choice, and you should never be under any kind of pressure to do so. Okay, so how do you get rid of belly fat? You need to look beyond planks and crunches and take a holistic approach. Chris…

Are you having trouble deciding how to lose weight? You won’t be alone. Diets, exercises, and a plethora of other minor adjustments can help you shed significant pounds. Nevertheless, you might not be taking into account something: what you consume. Drinks for weight loss may not be top of mind, but whether or not you want to lose weight, switching from beverages with more calories to ones that are better for your health can be good for your body. Most people now know that juices and sodas with sugar are bad for you. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

This is a frequent query: Can weight loss be achieved without exercise? Let us begin with this: There are numerous benefits to exercise for the mind and body. It helps you sleep better, boost your energy, and reduces your risk of a wide range of diseases as well as depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. It can also help you build and maintain muscles. Therefore, we should all move our bodies every day because exercise equals health. Having said that, when it comes to losing weight, what you eat matters a lot. Studies have shown that there are many…

A lot of research and careful planning are required before embarking on a diet. After all, you want to find the right diet, not just any diet. And if you want to lose weight, you should follow the best diet that works with your lifestyle.According to dietitian Amanda Beaver, R.D.N., of Houston Methodist Wellness Services, “eating a nutrient-rich diet can make us feel better and more energized, and it lets us know we are taking steps toward a healthier life.” However, the myriad of “miracle” diets out there—keto!—can make your head spin when you start looking into the most effective…

As we get older, many of us find that life gets easier and better. We become more at ease and self-assured in who we are. Sadly, however, some things, like losing weight, do not get easier as you get older. In fact, losing weight can seem more difficult than ever. You might not be as motivated to go to the gym because you have a busy schedule or stiff joints. In your 50s and 60s, those 10 pounds you gained in your 40s can add up to 20 pounds. However, experts concur that maintaining a healthy weight is essential at…

One of the easiest ways to exercise is by walking. You can do it anywhere, from strolling through your neighborhood to walking on your treadmill in the living room, and it has little impact on your joints. Walking can also burn a lot of calories, which can ultimately help you lose weight if that’s your goal. According to Nicole Glor, a fitness instructor and the creator of the NikkiFitness YouTube Channel, “walking is one of the best exercises for weight loss.” Shana Maleeff, M.A., R.D., adds, “Walking can definitely help with weight loss efforts when paired with a healthy diet…

From 2000 to 2016, the number of women who had upper arm lifts to get rid of excess sagging and fat pockets rose by nearly 5,000 percent, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Arm fat, or body fat around your arms, is a concern for some women in the United States, as evidenced by an increase in procedure requests. But what exactly is arm fat, why do women pursue the procedure most, and how can you lose arm fat? According to Shana Maleeff, M.A., R.D., “in general, men have more lean body mass, so they tend to have…

People who believe that “it’s all downhill from here” are the one aspect of aging that Rose Cooper does not comprehend. Rose, who is 95 years old, has spoken with a fair number of people who have told her something along those lines. She asserts, “I simply do not have that attitude at all.” I am extremely hopeful and feel fortunate to be here. I try to find the good in every situation and figure out what to do next. Laura Carstensen, Ph.D., can relate to the idea that attitudes about aging need to change. She is the founding director…

When Karen Murray’s 9-year-old daughter called for her in the middle of the night, she jumped out of bed to check on things. She remembers then that her legs gave way and she fell, landing with her head on the nightstand as she fell. The Philadelphia native, who is 44 years old, claims, “I blacked out.” I stood up after a few seconds, but I was shaky and nauseated. Murray felt like she was going to vomit for the next 20 minutes while her husband went to check on their daughter. Murray fell back asleep after the nausea subsided. However,…

The majority of us go through life under the false impression that our genes have both blessed and harmed us. You might have the beautiful eyes of your mother but also astigmatism, or you might have the tall and thin genes from your father’s side of the family but worry that you might also have Alzheimer’s. According to Brandon Colby, M.D., a clinical geneticist in Beverly Hills and the author of Outsmart Your Genes, “we can positively influence how our DNA gets expressed” despite the fact that we cannot alter our genetic makeup. According to Dr. Colby, “you can think…