Easy Ways to Keep Inflammation in Check

From the Harvard Health Letter A mattress, a toothbrush and a salmon dinner don’t seem to have much in common on the surface. But they all represent healthy lifestyle habits that help fight chronic inflammation, a persistent state of our immune system that is linked to many health problems. The more healthy habits you practice […]

Reclaim Your Pre-Pandemic Function

From Harvard Health Letter Because of the pandemic you may have lost endurance or strength without realizing it.  Below are ways to get it back. We’ve moved past some of the immediate effects of the pandemic with many people returning to their previous physical activities.  But some people are finding they’re a bit worse off […]

Healthy Holiday Eating Tips

How to Eat Healthy This Holiday Season There’s so much going on this time of year.  Along with holiday festivities comes plenty of holiday temptation and indulgences.  Below are some of The Fitness Center’s “healthy eating tips” to keep in mind as you enjoy each moment of this special time of year. Never starve yourself […]

The Benefits of Working with a Personal Trainer

If you’ve ever wondered if working with a Personal Trainer is for you, consider the following benefits: Increases accountability: One of the most challenging parts about maintaining a workout routine can be — doing the workouts and doing them consistently. Working with a Personal Trainer will give you the nudge you need to get your […]

Trimming Belly Fat

Environmental Nutrition has looked at the data to bring you the best diet strategies to fight abdominal fat. As most of us know belly fat occurs when excess calories are consumed and what isn’t burned off is deposited in the abdominal area. Unfortunately, some people are predisposed to carry more weight around the middle. Much […]

Feeding Your Brain

Feeding Your Brain According to recent research there are key, diet-based strategies to help keep your brain sharp as we age. Scientific evidence suggests that what you eat plays an important role in learning and memory as you age. There are 5 steps you can take to protect your brain. Pack in phytonutrients. Whole, plant […]

Strength Training and Why You Need It

Why Strength Training is Important Everyone knows the importance of an all inclusive, balanced approach to health and fitness. Some kind of conditioning exercise (cardio) is essential. Eating healthy is a must.  Getting enough rest and quality sleep is vital. People are also emphasizing stretching. But strength training? Why Should You Strength Train? Get stronger […]

5 Things Nutritionists Want You to Know

Dietary patterns are more important than specific foods According to Tufts Professor Alice Lichtenstein, we need to stop thinking of foods in isolation. People need help to put together a healthy dietary pattern. Look at the whole picture at once. A healthy dietary pattern can and should taste good. According to her report, a “healthy […]

Exercise and Older Adults

In adults over 50, it is vital to maintain an active lifestyle. Sometimes we get so busy with life that we forget to take care of ourselves, but most of us are empty nesters now and we don’t have the excuse of running kids everywhere. It is now time to focus on ourselves. Below is […]

Newest Guidelines for High Blood Pressure

Many people have high blood pressure and don’t know it. It is a silent disease that kills many people each year. Regular checkups with your doctor can keep you on top of this silent killer and most people can control high blood pressure with medication, diet and exercise. For the first time in a while the […]