It’s summer and you’re spending more time outside, exercising and eating well. But for some reason, you’re still not feeling energized. What’s up? Your body’s energy comes from turning food into energy. Mitochondria, tiny organelles found in most cells, are instrumental in this process. How well mitochondria function can be compromised by many things, including age. But don’t despair. Eating healthy …
How Are Your Kids Eyes Doing?
There are some surprising stats about eyes. Or is anything surprising these days? We are in the age of mobile apps Between video games, selfies, and experiences only counting when they’re documented on social media, eyeballs are always focused on screens. According to the National Center for Health Research, children under the age of 2 spend on average more than …
What are electrolytes and why do we need them?
We often hear talk about replenishing electrolytes. But what exactly are electrolytes? Electrolytes are minerals that are, well, electric. They include sodium, potassium, calcium, bicarbonate, and magnesium, amongst other minerals. These minerals carry a small electric charge in a fluid environment. Our body needs electrolytes to function. Basically, electrolytes keep our cells, tissues, and fluids active and able to communicate …
5 Tips to Help You Combat Summer Stress
Ahhh, summer’s here. It’s time to say goodbye to stress, relax, kick back on the porch and read that book while the kids play. Turn on the BBQ and exercise as much as you want. But wait, you still have work to contend with, the house needs cleaning, and the kids have a million practices and camps. Your restful summer …
8 Reasons to Take a Multivitamin Every Day
Why take a multivitamin? Yes, we can get a lot of nutrients from food, especially fruits and vegetables, but the fact is we don’t. When we don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, we miss essential nutrients, which can lower our risk for heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other health conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), adults should consume 1.5-2 …
10 Things You Should Know About Men’s Health
What do we know about men’s health? Well, we know men don’t like going to the doctor. Men are 24% less likely than women to have visited a doctor within the past year, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. We get it guys, but annual checkups and preventive care such as routine screenings are critical to men’s …
CoQ10 Spotlight—what can it do for you?
What is CoQ10 and how does it work? First off, CoQ10 is a coenzyme, which means it supports other enzymes in their functions. Coenzymes are necessary for an enzyme to function. Coenzymes can’t catalyze a reaction on their own but they can help enzymes to do so. In the case of CoQ10, it is a key player in the metabolic …
Water Soluble vs. Fat Soluble Vitamins
There are 13 essential vitamins our bodies need. These can be divided into two categories: fat-soluble and water-soluble. What’s the difference? The difference comes down to how they act within the body. Here’s what you need to know. Fat Soluble Vitamins A, D, E, and K Fat-soluble vitamins are soluble in fats. They are absorbed by fat globules that travel through the small intestines …
How to Look After Your Eyes
We spend a lot of time in front of screens. And this, says experts, can be tough on your eyes. No matter what type of screen you’re looking at, it’s hard for us to go a day, let alone an hour without squinting at a screen. In fact, in 2014 it was reported that in the U.S. we spend an average of …
10 Good Reasons to Be Active
Whether you’re already active or you’re just getting started in a fitness routine, there are a lot of good reasons to keep moving as we age. Here are just a few: Obesity: Exercise can help you lose weight and control your weight. More than one-third of adults in the U.S (roughly 78.6 million people) are considered obese. As of 2014, Colorado was the only …