When our bodies perceive stress, they begin to produce stress hormones, increase our respiration levels, blood pressure and heart rate. This is called the fight-or-flight response. (…)

Weak and painful knees can be the result of injury, over-stress or simply genetics, but the aching truth is that bad knees can seriously limit your workouts. (…)

There are a number of reasons why exercise, particularly if performed at the right time of day, is considered the most positive sleep aid for seniors. (…)

Wellness refers to the condition of good physical and mental health, especially when maintained by proper diet, exercise, and habits.  Nutrition refers to the nurturing of our body, in our ability to keep it healthy and functioning as it is supposed to do.  Our ability to provide the body with all the necessary food, vitamins, and minerals so that we continue to thrive in our daily life processes.  But do we know if we are really well?  How do we tell? (…)

Wellness of the body occurs when all the body processes, physical and mental are functioning as the peak levels. What does it take to achieve a complete body wellness? (…)