Travel tips for better sleep With the arrival of the holiday season comes plans to visit friends and family. And with visiting friends and family comes sleeping away from your own bed — a thought that fills many (including me) with dread. If you, like me, require a fine-tuned environment for sleep, here are a … Continued
What to eat for bone health So far in our November bone health series, we’ve covered osteoporosis and how you can help prevent it through supplements and exercise. Last, but not least: foods for bone health. As you may remember from our supplement focus, optimal bone health requires a diet rich in calcium, vitamin D, … Continued
How to exercise for bone health You know that nutrition plays a vital role in bone health, but did you know exercise does, too? According to the American College of Sports Medicine, resistance exercises and weight-bearing exercises are the best forms of exercise for your bones. Resistance, or strength training, challenges your muscles by working … Continued
How to supplement for stronger bones Now that we’ve discussed the importance of bone health in Part 1 of this series, let’s talk about some proactive ways you can start to take better care of your bones. In Part 2, we’ll be covering bone health supplements that can strengthen and protect your bones from breaking when … Continued
Thanks to the skeleton decor of the last month, we’re thinking about bones this November. In light of that, welcome to the first of our four-part series on bone health, starting with osteoporosis! What is Osteoporosis? “Osteoporosis” means porous bone, and it’s a condition that causes bone loss, making bones brittle and weak. The bones … Continued
