Vigorous exercise might be unappealing or impractical for many postmenopausal women. Recent research shows great benefit from even light physical activity. By: First Health Associates Two recent studies affirmed the benefit of light physical activity. Whether in their 50’s or 90’s, women lower their risk of heart disease by spending more time moving during the
There is a lot of hype about reducing the amount of red meat consumption in our diets. Red meat provides essential protein but comes with health risks. If you’re looking for ways to lower your risk for heart disease, consuming high-quality plant protein instead of red meat has proven to work. By: First Health Associates
The terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are used interchangeably. First Health Associates explains the difference between the two. According to the National Institutes of Health, the terms “food allergy” and “food intolerance” are used interchangeably. However, there is a distinction. By: First Health Associates Our bodies have a way of letting us know
New research on living longer may show the key to slowing the aging process. One’s biological and chronological ages aren’t necessarily the same. And while there’s no stopping time, there is growing evidence that lifestyle and environmental factors can slow aging and impact biological age. One promising area of research is the connection between telomere
Is there a link between pushups and heart disease? A recent study found a possible connection between men’s ability to do pushups and cardiovascular events. While it may be a long-held status symbol for manliness, it also turns out the humble pushup really does a body good. First Health Associates shares the findings. By: First Health
Eat your daily vitamins! First Health Associates tells you how to eat your daily vitamins. We all know that our bodies need vitamins and minerals to keep it running smoothly. But can you get all the essential nutrients you need to stay healthy through the food you eat? You can certainly try! By: