Almost exactly nine months after World War II ended, “the cry of the baby was heard across the land,” as historian Landon Jones later described the trend. More babies were born in 1946 than ever before. By 1964, there were 76.4 million “Baby Boomers” in the United States, making up almost 40 percent of the nation’s population.
Foods packed with protein aren’t just for young weightlifting bodybuilders anymore. Emerging research links eating high-quality protein foods with healthy muscles no matter how much you can press to impress or how many birthdays have passed.
Dr. Daniel G. Amen’s latest book, Unleash the Power of the Female Brain: Supercharging Yours for Better Health, Energy, Mood, Focus, and Sex, is a kind of homage to his wife, mother, and five sisters.
If you’re in the Baby Boomer age group (49+), you ‘came of age’ in a unique period of time when many manufacturing innovations and societal changes came about. Most of you have an adventuresome, visionary spirit and want to stay youthful, active and healthy well into your old age. Yet, statistics show that 7 out of 10 Boomers are overweight with a higher risk for heart disease, diabetes, dementia, hypertension, cataracts, sexual dysfunction and many other age-related ailments. In a generation that’s so youth-and health oriented, why are many Baby Boomers plagued by these age-related ailments? The answer to that […]
At this time of year when holiday foods reign, it’s hard to resist all of the tasty dishes and tempting desserts. It’s the perfect time to look at foods that aid our digestive systems. Fermented foods do just that. They promote healthy microflora in the gut and help break down food in our stomach, releasing more nutrients and decreasing heartburn. Some of them keep us feeling full with less food, which means we are less likely to over eat. Read More
As you get older, it’s typical to have sporadic incidents of misplacing your keys, forgetting someone’s name, or where you left your glasses. Yet, persistent memory loss that’s also accompanied by depression can be early warning signs that you may be developing brain changes than can result in dementia in the coming years.
Last month the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (www.a4m.com) held its 20th Annual World Congress on Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine in Las Vegas. The four-day conference was packed with presentations from some of the country’s top experts in the field of anti-aging medicine, nutrition, cardiovascular health, brain fitness, neuropsychiatry, and medical research.The exhibit hall was filled with companies producing diagnostic tools, health supplements, beauty products, and anti-aging foods. There isn’t room here to describe all of the presentations, but FoodTrients will touch on some of the key talks of interest to consumers. Here are some of the highlights: Dr. William […]
Here’s another reason to fret over a flabby stomach. A new study suggests that adults who aren’t technically overweight but have a lot of fat around their guts run a higher death risk than people who are obese. Conducted by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., the study looked at people with normal body mass index scores who also fit the definition for “central obesity” — meaning they had a high waist-to-hip ratio. Normal-weight patients with a lot of belly fat, it turned out, had the highest death risks from cardiovascular disease and other causes, according to a […]
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. According to the latest data from the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly 1 million deaths per year, continuing to surpass cancer and other major causes of mortality. Beyond the human toll, heart disease remains one of the most expensive health conditions in the country, costing the U.S. over $400 billion annually in healthcare expenses and lost productivity. Most people focus on the obvious risk factors — diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol. But there’s another potential contributor that doesn’t get nearly […]
Hypertension, a common cardiovascular concern affecting 1.3 billion people worldwide, is also called high blood pressure. It’s a condition that requires a multifaceted approach to management with a focus on preventive care. While medication plays a crucial role, dietary choices can significantly impact your blood pressure levels and should be a first line treatment. In this article, we explore five Foodtrients® foods that provide blood pressure management benefits that you can start incorporating today! Before we dive into the foods you should be including, be sure that you have a plan to know your numbers and have meaningful discussions with […]
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