Courtesy of Metro News Service Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection Life during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging. Millions of people have lost their jobs, while millions more have been forced to accept reduced salaries. Coupled with those financial challenges, the public health crisis presented by COVID-19 has made 2020 a year many people would love to … [Read more...]
Exercise doubles as pastime for boomers
A brisk 30-minute walk each day can provide the same cardiovascular benefits as swimming. | Photo courtesy of Metro Creative Connection By Amanda Smith, Rebecca Richardville and Walker McCrary, YMCA of Vincennes These are trying times that we’re facing. As millions of Americans battle COVID-19, it’s vital that we do our best to maintain a healthy immune system. That’s … [Read more...]
Head, shoulders, knees and toes
By Dr. Neil Sweigart Last week I experienced two things that gave me an idea for this issue’s article. My wife encouraged me to participate in a chair exercise class which really accentuated movement of the shoulder through its full range of motion, and by chance I happened across a children’s video on YouTube — an old tune we used to sing at summer camp: Head, … [Read more...]
What your doctor may not tell you about foodborne illnesses
By Dr. Neil Sweigart When we think of foodborne illnesses, we generally think of infectious diseases caused by viruses (novovirus), bacteria (salmonella) or parasites (pinworms, tape worms etc.) Most of these diseases can be prevented by proper growing, handling and cooking of food. However, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn of the Wellness Institute at the Cleveland Clinic … [Read more...]
Plant-based diets benefit athletes’ heart health, endurance
By Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Over the past year and a half I have been extolling the benefits of a plant based diet. The science behind plant-based eating is so strong that now even elite athletes are converting. Athletes are always looking for a competitive edge — and that could mean swearing off meat. Elite athletes from Olympians to NFL linebackers are … [Read more...]