by Aaron Bynen | Dec 7, 2014 | Bone Health, Brain Health, Heart Health, Joint Health, Lifestyle & Leisure
Too much sitting is bad for your health. In fact, it’s turning out that prolonged sitting ranks near the top of the list – along with smoking and obesity – of factors contributing to chronic health problems. When you sit Your muscles aren’t burning as much fat – so... 
by Aaron Bynen | Jan 15, 2014 | Exercise, Fitness & Rehab, Muscles & Tendons
I’ve long recommended working out your muscles eccentrically (doing negative work) in rehabbing from a muscle or tendon injury. Briefly, eccentric contraction means focusing on lowering the weight slowly instead of on lifting it. (Check out “muscle injury... 
by Aaron Bynen | Jan 15, 2014 | Aging gracefully, Brain Health
Once again, research proves that investing in your brain pays big (and long-lasting) dividends. As reported in the Journal of the American Geriatric Society, individuals who received a brief course of cognitive training continued to enjoy the benefits ten years... by Aaron Bynen | Oct 26, 2013 | Brain Health
Anti-oxidants Fatty fish with omega-3 fatty acids Water-soluble fiber in oats and barley Nuts Probiotics They’ve all been shown to improve your blood lipid profile and help prevent heart disease. Now Swedish researchers, writing in the journal Nutrition and... 
by Aaron Bynen | Sep 15, 2013 | Aging gracefully, Health Effects of the Environment and Medical System, Joint Health
Thanks to Julian Hills for today’s guest article on hip replacement surgery. Facts To Consider Before Having Hip Replacement Surgery How does someone know they need hip replacement surgery? The pain a person has may be the main indicator of hip damage. Having a...