Professor Neil Alexander of the University of Leeds was a world-renowned pioneer in the study of biomechanics. This is the science of how living things move.
He noted that humans are the only mammals who walk on two legs (some apes do it for short periods of time).[1] [2] [3]
“Walking,” he said, “is the exercise man is naturally meant to do.”… Read More
Few people talk about frailty as a major disease. But it’s what destroys the quality of life for millions of seniors.
Those affected can no longer live independently or be physically active. Simple tasks like opening a jar or walking up stairs become impossible. They may became painfully thin. Their energy evaporates.
And frailty does not just mean losing your quality of life.… Read More
People with peripheral artery disease (PAD) face a life-threatening dilemma.
PAD causes artery blockages in the legs. This can lead to severe pain while walking.
But guess what the most effective treatment for PAD is?
That’s right…walking.
When PAD patients stop walking because of the pain, their condition gets worse. They already have a high risk for heart disease. But without exercise, their chance of having a heart attack or a stroke becomes even greater.… Read More
No health problem plagues more Americans than obesity.
Some 73% of adults in the U.S. need to lose weight.
About 40% are obese. Another 33% are overweight.[1]
This is a serious matter because being too heavy is linked to more than 60 chronic diseases. They include the nation’s top killers such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke.
What if you could slim down simply by taking a pill?… Read More
This is the number one rule of healthy eating…
Avoid processed foods.
They are often full of dangerous chemicals, sugar, and trans fats. And they’re linked to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and many other serious conditions.[i] [ii]
Cooking at home using whole foods is a much healthier way to go. But it’s easy to fall into cooking habits that can undermine your efforts, making your homemade food as unhealthy as junk food.… Read More
It’s the biggest killer you’ve never heard of…
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is rarely mentioned as one of America’s worst health threats. Heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes get far more publicity.
But NAFLD is more common than any of these. And it can have equally deadly consequences.
More than 30% of Americans have NAFLD. It’s also known simply as fatty liver.… Read More