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It's a common frustration that many older people face: I'm not as strong as I used to be. What gives?

Staying active is one of the best things you can do to prevent sarcopenia.

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Well, it turns out there's a name for it. This age-related loss of muscle mass and strength is called sarcopenia, according to a November 2018 article published in Best Practice & Research: Clinical Rheumatology.

And, unfortunately, it happens to just about everyone. Generally, muscle loss begins around age 50, per the Cleveland Clinic, and about 50 percent of adults will experience it by their 80th birthday, according to an April 2012 article published in Family Practice.

First, some grim news: People lose as much as 5 percent of their muscle mass per decade after they hit age 30, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

Here are five reasons why:

Yes, the old "if you don't use it, you'll lose it" expression rings true.

Normally, exercise releases muscle growth factors, which stimulate muscle regeneration. But that process declines with age, according to the Family Practice article.

Plus, older people are less active in general, sometimes as a result of having a disease that makes them tired and in pain, according to a November 2012 article published in Current Opinion in Rheumatology.

People tend to consume fewer calories as they get older, Brooke O'Connell, RDN, LDN, registered dietitian with Glanbia Performance Nutrition, tells LIVESTRONG.com.

Between the ages of 40 and 70, calories are reduced by about 25 percent and that means nutrient intake is on a downward slope as well, according to a February 2019 review published in Clinical Nutrition. That can lead to weight loss and muscle loss over time, O'Connell says.

3. Decrease in Muscle Fibers

The Current Opinion in Rheumatology article notes that fast-twitch muscle fibers (which aid the body in power-based moves, according to the American Council on Exercise) decline with age, which contributes to muscle decline overall.

Testosterone, which plays an important role in determining the body's muscle mass, also declines with age. This process starts around age 40 and decreases at a rate of about 1 percent per year, according to Harvard Health Publishing.

5. Increased Inflammation

Inflammation comes with certain diseases and aging in general and makes it harder to remain active and increases the likelihood of disability. All of that gets in the way of muscle growth, according to the Current Opinion in Rheumatology article.

Working to prevent sarcopenia can help you stay active and independent.

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Sarcopenia can be dangerous. According to the Cleveland Clinic, it can make you more frail and put you at increased risk of falling or other injuries.

An October 2012 study published in Clinical Nutrition found 27.3 percent of people over age 80 with sarcopenia reported falling during the study's two-year follow up, compared with 9.8 percent of 80-plus-year-olds without sarcopenia, making those with sarcopenia three times more likely to fall compared to their peers without it.

More falls and injuries increase your risk of disability, which can lead to a loss of independence if it becomes dangerous to live on your own, according to the Family Practice article.

"Vitamin D is the most prominent nutrient deficiency for older adults, and depleted vitamin D levels are associated with decreased muscle strength."

In short, you want to preserve and build muscle as you age in order to live a longer and healthier life.

According to a June 2015 study published in The American Journal of Medicine, the amount of muscle an older person has can predict his or her risk of dying, with more muscle mass index being linked to lower mortality risk.

Even if you're well into your golden years, it's not too late to build back some of that lost muscle. Here are four things you can do to thwart sarcopenia.

An inactive lifestyle speeds up the muscle-loss process, according to the Cleveland Clinic. One of your best defenses, then, is staying active.

Prioritize activities that increase blood flow and oxygen to your muscles, strengthen the brain-to-muscle connection and help you maintain range of motion in your hips and shoulders, suggests Michael Moody, a Chicago-based personal trainer, certified senior fitness specialist and creator of the podcast The Elements of Being.

Some good options include:

Protein is the macronutrient that promotes growth and development, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. And older people usually don't get enough of it.

Indeed, a March 2020 study published in Frontiers in Nutrition found older people consume about 83 grams of protein each day, which is significantly lower than younger people.

Even though the Recommended Daily Allowance is 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of weight, the researchers suggest older people need more somewhere between 1 and 1.5 grams per kilogram to stay healthy.

They suggest spreading your protein intake across meals and increasing protein intake at breakfast and lunch as one way to mitigate muscle loss.

O'Connell says not to overlook non-meat sources of protein for these daytime meals, such as a Greek yogurt parfait for breakfast or adding eggs, cheese, nuts or beans to a salad for lunch.

3. Pay Attention to Vitamin D

"Vitamin D is the most prominent nutrient deficiency for older adults, and depleted vitamin D levels are associated with decreased muscle strength," O'Connell says.

If you're deficient, your doctor may recommend a vitamin D supplement, but you can also meet your needs by thoughtfully including vitamin D in your diet. O'Connell suggests choosing products like milk and cereal that are fortified with the vitamin in addition to increasing your intake of natural sources such as salmon, sardines, canned tuna and egg yolks.

4. Embrace Progressive Resistance Training

As in, don't be afraid to make your workouts more difficult as you get stronger with more weight, more reps or more sets.

"Your body is a complex system that requires training and movement in different planes," Moody says. Once your body is no longer being challenged, "that's a perfect time to pivot and begin injecting a focus on another weakness."

Any type of resistance training should help. A meta-analysis published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise reviewed 49 studies involving men ages 50 or older and found resistance training led to a 2.4-pound gain in lean body mass.

Be patient, however. It could take six to eight weeks to see results, per the Cleveland Clinic. Moody says it rests on your diligence, effort, focus and, most importantly, routine.

"Your success will depend on your consistency, appropriate challenge and frequency," he says.

If you're new to exercise, it's a good idea to assess your strengths, limitations and range of motion before getting started, Moody says. "Find a second set of eyes, like a doctor, physical therapist or personal trainer for a thorough examination," he suggests. He or she can help point out your blind spots and advise you on how to approach exercise safely.

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Whether you don't have access to gym equipment like dumbbells right now or just ~need~ a break from the day-to-day and are looking for a solo form of exercise, there's never been a better time to set a running goallike running a mile a day.

As long as you have a pair of sneakers and a safe place to put one foot in front of the other, you're just minutes away from basking in all of the endorphins (and hopefully the sun) that come with a good run.

Even if running has never been your thing, working toward a daily mile is totally doable. "Most peopleincluding kidscould safely run or walk a mile per day with little to no risk of injury," says Steve Stonehouse, CPT, USATF run coach, and director of education for STRIDE. (Yep, walking breaks are totally acceptable, guys!)

Even seasoned runners should consider running a mile every day. "If you already have a regular running routine, increasing up to daily runs could improve your stamina and mood, too," adds Rebecca Kennedy, CPT, Peloton Master Tread Instructor.

So, yeah, if you needed a little extra push to get moving, this is it. But before you set that daily reminder to get out there and log that mile, there are a few things the pros want you to keep in mind.

As long as you do it safely (more on that soon), running a mile a day is a great way to support your overall health and fitness.

"You get all the benefits of running in general, like supporting cardiorespiratory fitness and bone health, without the volume of mileage that can potentially cause injury," says Stonehouse.

It's also a great way to guarantee you spend some time outdoors every dayand exercising outside has been shown to have greater psychological benefits, like a boosted mood and feeling calm, than sweating indoors, according to research from the American Psychological Association. (If you log your mile on a tread, though, even looking at nature scenes on a screen enhances your run's happiness-inducing effect, found a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.)

The average 150-pound person burns about 370 calories in 30 minutes of running at a 10 minute/mile pace, according to Harvard Medical School. Run a single mile at that pace and you'll burn about 123 calories.

While that's definitely something, it's likely not going to keep you progressing toward your goals long-term. "Your body is an incredibly adaptive machine and will adapt to the stresses of running a mile a day relatively quickly," explains Stonehouse.

If weight loss is your ultimate goal, you'll want to focus on training that helps you burn fat efficiently and build muscle. Which is why, ultimately, just running a mile a day won't do much to move the needle towards your long-term weight-loss goals; it simply doesn't burn enough calories. (Need a little inspo? Try one of these top calorie-burning exercises instead.)

Though logging a daily mile can be a great way to get moving and support your health and fitness goals, whether or not it supports muscle growth, too, depends on how you run it.

"Low-intensity cardio does not lead to muscle gain, a.k.a. hypertrophy," says Kennedy. If you run a mile at an easier or more moderate pace, you rely on type I (a.k.a. slow-twitch) muscle fibers, which support endurance exercise. (Picture a marathon runner.)

However, "sprinting is a great way to focus on muscle gain," Kennedy says. Sprinting recruits more muscle fibers, specifically type II (a.k.a. fast-twitch) muscle fibers, which support power production.

A surefire way to build that muscle? This equipment-free workout sculpts your lower body from home:

That said, sprinting just a total of one mile a day likely isn't enough to make noticeable muscle gains, says Kennedy. "In order to really put on muscle, you need to lift weights, eat enough to support muscle tissue breakdown and protein synthesis, and get adequate recovery."

Ultimately, can sprints support your progress? Totally. But will they do the job on their own? Not so much.

Before you vow to lace up your running shoes seven days a week, consider this: "If you don't run regularly and begin running every day, the steep increase in stress and impact puts pressure on your joints and ligaments. This could lead to potential injury," Kennedy says. So, if you don't have a current running routine, start with just one day of running per week and work yourself up to every day over the course of several weeks, she recommends.

Still, though, "running daily is not for everyone, just like power lifting every day isn't advisable," Kennedy says. So don't feel like if you haven't tried running a mile a day that you're missing out. There are plenty of other ways to reap similar benefits.

One of the biggest things to keep in mind is that, while you can totally build a tolerance to daily runs, switching up how you move from day to day can keep you feeling fresh, both in body and in mind.

Kennedy says her go-to way of incorporating a one-mile run into daily exercise is as a finisher. "It's an incredible way to feel accomplished at the end of a workout," she says. Whatever gas you've got left in the tank, burn through it in that mile.

Or, if you take your daily mile at an easier pace, it works well as a warm-up, too.

The bottom line: Running a mile a day can support your overall fitness and cardiovascular health, but don't expect it to build major muscle or eliminate the need for other types of exercise.

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The Beach Boys began their careers with sunny paeans about California life that led to multiple No. 1 hits, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and years of successful tours. However, the band has also faced harsh realities such as Brian Wilson's mental illness, the early deaths of Dennis and Carl Wilson, and conflicts within the group over their music.

The Beach Boys arrived on the scene with "Surfin'" in 1961. Of the group's founding members brothers Brian, Carl, and Dennis, their cousin Mike Love and Brian's classmate Al Jardine only Dennis surfed (the ocean scared Brian), but that didn't keep them from creating more hit songs that highlighted the idyll of life in California, including "Little Deuce Coupe" and "Surfin' U. S. A." Their songs were usually composed, produced and arranged by Brian, with Love often providing lyrics.

Though early Beach Boys songs focused on fun and sun, the Wilson brothers had actually endured a horror-filled childhood. Father Murry engaged in physical, verbal and psychological abuse (he'd eventake out his glass eye and have a boy look into the empty socket). Brian's deafness in one ear may have been caused by a blow from his father. As Murry was initially the band's manager, he continued to put pressure on his sons while they found success. Brian once said of his father, "He scared me so much I actually got scared into making good records."

Brian became frustrated enough to fire Murry in 1964. However, he still felt pressure to keep creating hits and that year had his first nervous breakdown. "I was run down mentally and emotionally because I was running around, jumping on jets from one city to another on one-night stands, also producing, writing, arranging, singing, planning, teaching to the point where I had no peace of mind and no chance to actually sit down and think or even rest," Brian later explained. "The rubber band had stretched as far as it would go."

The Beach Boys, 1964 (L-R) Dennis Wilson, Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Carl Wilson

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Brian soon stopped touring (Bruce Johnston was brought into the group at that point). But he continued to create hit songs, like 1965's "Help Me, Rhonda." His talent was such that his eccentricities such as a sandbox around his piano, a tent in his den and having meetings in an empty pool were worked around.

Brian wanted to stretch his musical abilities with the album Pet Sounds, while Love believed the Beach Boys should stick to songs that matched their track record of success. The Beatles were among the admirers of Pet Sounds when it was released in 1966, but despite Brian's vision and creativity, the album wasn't a success, which devastated him.

Smile, the next album Brian began working on, also didn't find a fan in Love, who later said, "I admit to wanting to make a commercially successful pop record, so I might have complained about some of the lyrics on Smile, calling them acid alliteration." Though "Good Vibrations," a track intended for Smile, reached No. 1 in 1966, Brian ended up abandoning the album. According to some reports, this was due to Love's disapproval, though Brian has also said, "We were taking a lot of psychedelic drugs, like the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, so it got us very into the music to the point where we got lost in it. We said that we better shelve this because its getting too heavy."

Dennis led a self-described "fast life." Before the Manson Family committed a series of murders in 1969, he'd provided a home to Charles Manson and his followers, and had even worked on a song with Manson. In 1979, the Beach Boys told Dennis to leave the group due to his excessive drinking. He came back the next year but remained so unreliable that bodyguards were enlisted to keep him from drinking before going on stage. He and Love clashed so much that restraining orders were required.

In 1983, Dennis was again told he needed to address his alcoholism or wouldn't be welcome on tour with the band. That year he also entered into his fifth marriage. His bride was Love's illegitimate daughter. The marriage soon fell apart, and Dennis found he had little money left after years of extravagant spending, along with the need to pay child support and alimony.

In December 1983, Dennis entered a rehab facility, but he left after a few days. On December 28, he was at the marina where he'd once kept a boat (the vessel had been sold due to his financial straits). He then decided to dive into the 58-degree water in search of possessions he'd tossed overboard years earlier. He didn't resurface after one dive and his dead body was found over an hour later. He was just 39 years old.

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Brian, who has said he started hearing voices after taking LSD (he would eventually be diagnosed with bipolar schizoaffective disorder), began to behave more and more erratically in the 1970s. He took to his bed, and by 1976 was barely functioning. "Meals happened without me," he admitted. "Kids went to school and came back and I might still be in a bathrobe up in the bedroom or downstairs, sitting at the piano, still in the bathrobe."

Brian's wife Marilyn arranged for him to see Dr. Eugene Landy, a psychologist who helped Brian return to the studio in 1976. Landy was terminated when he wanted to take part in management decisions and receive income from the Beach Boys. Yet after leaving Landy's care, Brian again lost control of his life. He and Marilyn divorced in 1979, he stopped bathing, used drugs and his weight climbed to more than 300 pounds. The Beach Boys fired Brian in 1982 and made seeing Landy again a requirement if he wanted to return.

With little choice, Brian returned to Landy's care in 1983. But he ended up being cut off from his family, friends and fellow band members and was also surveilled around the clock. At one point Landy lived Brian's house, while his patient was dispatched to a rental. Landy did help Brian lose weight and get off drugs, but the Beach Boy was often sedated and overmedicated. When Brian went to the studio, Landy claimed co-writing credit for songs. Landy also became involved in business decisions, which ran counter to his responsibilities as a therapist.

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Carl ended up overseeing the band's music when Brian wasn't able to handle the role. The Beach Boys kept touring, but no new songs came close to matching their earlier success until "Kokomo." It sold more than a million singles and landed at No. 1 in 1988, making it the band's only top hit without Brian's fingerprints.

Also in 1988, the Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However, the ceremony was perhaps most notable for Love insulting an array of fellow musicians, including Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Diana Rossand Mick Jagger. (Love, a long devotee of meditation, later suggested the outburst may have been linked to a missed session.)

Carl died of lung cancer in 1998. That same year, Love was granted the sole right to use the "Beach Boys" name while touring. When Jardine tried performing in shows that referenced him being a "Beach Boy," Love stopped him in court. In the early 1990s, Love also sued Brian because he hadn't been credited for lyrics on 35 songs. In addition, he filed a defamation claim because Brian's 1991 memoir didn't give Love credit for co-writing hit Beach Boy songs. He ended up receiving a payment of $1.5 million from Brian's publisher.

In the 1990s, Brian was able to get away from the problematic Landy's control, helped by his second wife, Melinda, whom he'd married in 1995. He also surprised the world by stepping back onstage and performing. In 2004, he completed the long-delayed Smile. (Love filed another lawsuit related to a promotional CD tied in with Smile's release but the case was dismissed).

In 2012, the remaining Beach Boys Brian, Love, Jardine, Johnston and David Marks, a guitarist from early albumsreunited to perform at the Grammy Awards. That year they also toured together and released a new album, Thats Why God Made the Radio. But the full reconciliation some fans may have hoped for didn't happen. Love, who continued to maintain rights to the Beach Boys' name in touring, decided not to add in more performances with the full group.

Brian protested his cousin's decision, telling CNN, "I'm disappointed and can't understand why he doesn't want to tour with Al, David and me. We are out here having so much fun. After all, we are the real Beach Boys." Love countered that they were playing smaller venues that couldn't handle the requirements of the bigger tour.

Despite their ups and downs, the Beach Boys' music continues to find fans. "The main thing about the Beach Boys performances is the positivity, and the multiple generations enjoying our show together," Love said in 2019. "That's one of the greatest things I can think of about what we do and have been doing for decades now."

Mental health worries caused Brian to postpone a tour in 2019 (though he can't tour as a "Beach Boy," he can go out under his own name), but his music endures. He said in 2015, "For me, music is about love. Love is the message I want to share. I hope people feel the love in my music. That makes the hard work worth it."

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Life doesnt care about you. Youre alive. Youre dead. Its all thesame.canva.com

We live in a world where we put value on the next social media post, if someone virtually likes us, or that it wasnt fair, she got the job/project/raise/etc. instead of me.

Were all different.

What makes you happy is likely a lot different than what makes me happy. I started writing a list of what makes me happy, so I deleted it. It was too long!

Instead of a list, I turned it into a series of principles that help guide me to be happy each day.

Happiness isnt a product of a thing, but rather, a feeling, a thoughtsomething ingrained in your personality.

We often think were owed something. Because I did this, I get that.

Life isnt about equal give and takes. Life doesnt give a shit about what you want.

Complaining about it produces bad emotions that distract you from pushing forward.

Life will keep moving on whether you get what you want or not.

Theres a myth that children laugh 300 to 400 times a day, and adults only 17.5.

This study is a load of horse crap, but theres some truth to it. Adults seem to have a giant stick lodged up their ass.

Remember, life owes you nothing. It will swallow you up as fast as it spits you out.

We might as well enjoy the ride.

The other day my wife and I were getting our boys ready for bed. Our oldest, Noah, was annoying his little brother.

My wife threatens, Noah, keep doing thatand Illjust stop.

She failed at her attempt to negotiate a punishment.

She stumbled on her words.

We looked at each other and started laughing.

Almost every situation in life is laughable when you look at the bigger picture.

Listen to more comedy. Force yourself to laugh.

If youre at work and everyone is tense, crack a joke, playfully tease someone, try to lighten the mood.

We can all get important stuff done while laughing and having fun.

Heraclitus would shed tears whenever he went out in publicDemocritus laughed. One saw the whole as a parade of miseries, the other of follies. And so, we should take a lighter view of things and bear them with an easy spirit, for it is more human to laugh at life than to lament it.SENECA, ON TRANQUILITY OF MIND, 15.2

Are you breathing today?

Then smile damnit. Its one more day youre alive. Nothing is perfect. With the light, youre going to get darkness.

I make it a habit to smile right when I wake up, and when I go to bed. It forces me to break the tension, loosen up, and be happy.

For all I know, life is short. I may not get another chance at it. I might as well smile and laugh as I go through it.

Start by making yourself smile in the morning and at night before bed, even if you had a shitty day. Look at the good in it. What were the lessons?

As you pass strangers, smile at them, open the door, wave, and expect nothing in return.

We always expect something. When youre friendly, expect nothing in return.

My wife taught me a great life lesson. She said, when you give a homeless person spare money, never judge them on how theyll spend it. Youre giving for selfish reasons.

Give to give with nothing tied to it.

This is a great lesson that spans every aspect of our lives.

Give the gift of a giant, beautiful smile to everyone you see today.

Instead of complaining, be grateful for what you have. The grass isnt always greener.

Being grateful will bring positive vibes into your life, which will fuel your happiness muscle.

In a Psychology Today article, they wrote about a study in which 200 college undergraduates would write a weekly gratitude journal.

At the end of 10 weeks, those in the gratitude condition reported feeling more positive about their lives as a whole, more optimistic about the upcoming week, having fewer physical symptoms, and spending more time exercising.

Dont just do this weekly. Every day think of things youre grateful for, even if its a difficult situation.

Be grateful for the lessons you learned. The experience you overcame. The strength you developed.

Complaining and being toxic makes you unhappy.

Being happy means, you have unique values guiding your life. Theyre your rules for living.

If not, youll adopt values when theyre convenient for you. Youll ignore them and get distracted when a bright shiny object lays its golden egg in your lap.

Your values are non-negotiable. They rarely change and are the foundation of your life. Its how you make decisions and filter your behaviors. They keep you in check.

You may break your values, but when you do, it serves as a learning lesson. Every time I get angry, which is very rare (not so true in my twenties), I reflect on my value of peace:

I do not get angry, yell or scream. Its not worth the mental energy. Everything has a solution so I take a deep breath, give it time and think of the best solution. This is my life, and Im responsible for what happens to me. I blame no one else but myself. These are the choices Ive made and the life Im living.

A goal without a plan is adream.

Goals arent useful if you write them down, stick them in a drawer, hoping to achieve them one day.

Your goals must be an integral part of your life. Youll be much happier as you begin setting goals you care about and achieving them.

Not like 99% of the people who tell themselves their New Years resolution is to lose weight and quit before the end of January.

There are five types of goals you should set in various aspects of your life:

Life is a constant bout of improvement, yet we get stuck in our daily grind and forget to develop our mind and body.

If youre not improving, what are you doing?

Youre on auto-pilot, landing and taking off in the same direction.

How boring.

If youre looking to grow in your career, improve your skills, and learn new ones.

When I was starting, I had no formal training in sales, negotiations, writing, copywriting, and marketing.

I got my MBA, but this taught me very little about real-world business. I had to continue to learn and develop these skills.

Im still improving these skills.

The same goes for your health, how you communicate, being a great spouse, and the list goes on and on.

Always be improving and remember

Life is both short and long.

Its one of lifes greatest contradictions.

Youre not going to get the career you deserve by hustling for two months. Youre not going to be great at a skill with little practice.

You have to be patient.

This is hard for me as an ADD, OCD, type A put my nose down and force the results kind of person.

Be patient.

Small incremental changes over time lead to greatresults.

Life doesnt serve you great things on a silver platter. You have to earn it. As you do, youll be incredibly happy on your journey.

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In recent years, the fasting intermittent diet type has become popular as one of the most effective and healthy dietary trends that people can try if they want to lose weight, along with the Mediterranean diet. But as much as people want to restructure their eating habits, one question remains a common one among many: when is it really the right time to avoid eating? The Right Time for Fasting Unlike other diet trends that have more downsides than pros, the Intermittent Fasting Diet has been touted as one of the healthiest and most effective ways to lose weight today, achieving a position as one of the best. diets that you can easily try. And while many people like the idea of restructuring their calorie intake to lose weight and become healthier, the general obstacle that people have to go through is that many of them get confused when it comes to timing their fast and eating periods. , which is a common query. As such, a study was conducted to help answer this common question. "There are many animal and human studies suggesting that it's not just about how much you eat, but when you eat. Our research sought to test the findings of existing fasting studies by asking real humans to participate in a multi-day trial to two different eating routines. What we discovered is that the body's circadian rhythms regulate nighttime fat burning, "said Carl Johnson, lead author and professor of biological sciences at Vanderbilt University. Johnson and graduate student Kevin Kelly tested by monitoring the metabolism of middle-aged and older adults under controlled conditions for two 56-hour sessions, putting them through the same period of an overnight fast.From there, the researchers found that any food eaten before bed delays fat burning while we sleep."This confirms that meal times during the day and night cycle affect the way ingested food is used rather than stored, and that any food eaten at bedtime will delay fat burning during sleep," Kelly said. . Intermittent fasting has been linked to increased stress resistance, better blood sugar levels, and better blood pressure and resting heart rates. However, dieters are encouraged to stay hydrated. Pixabay. [TagsToTranslate] fat burning

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World Health Day 2020: Get rid of these habits to fight to ensure better health

World Health Day is observed on every 7th April. The theme for World Health Day 2020 is to support nurses and midwives. This World Healthy Day you can make promises for better health. You can fight the risk of several health issues with a healthy diet and lifestyle. You might not know but some habits can take a toll on your health. From lack of exercise to too much snacking, there are several things that you need to change for a healthy living. On the occasion of World Health Day, here are a few habits that you must get rid of for a healthy living.

Many take their mobile phones to the bedroom. It can disturb your sleeping pattern. Using phone for too long can is not just bad for your eyesight but can affect your overall health. Poor sleep is linked with several health issues. Keep your phone aside and make sure that you ensure better sleep.

World Health Day 2020: Reduce screen time and ensure proper sleepPhoto Credit: iStock

Sitting for too long can make you gain weight as well as increase the risk of chronic diseases like heart diseases, diabetes and certain cancers. More physical exercise throughout the day can help ensure better health. Exercise every day and take frequent breaks if you sit for too long.

Also read:World Health Day 2020: 5 Secrets To Stay Healthy And Disease Free; Make These Healthy Choices Today

When having a meal, eat slowly and chew your food properly. Eating quickly will not give you the satisfaction. It can also make you consume more calories than required. You should avoid all distractions while eating and chew food slowly.

Consumes your meals slowly for better satisfactionPhoto Credit: iStock

Many skip meals to lose weight. But it will not help you lose weight. To lose weight you should eat small and frequent meals. Skipping meals will make you consume more calories in the next. Also, add enough nutrients to your every meal.

Also read:World Health Day 2020: What Happens When Your Diet Is Low In Protein? Nutritionist Explains

Do you consume a pain killer whenever you experience pain or minor discomfort? This is also linked with several health issues. You should not consume pills without your doctor's consultation. Also, try to skip the use of painkillers as much as possible.

Also read:World Health Day 2020 Honours Nurses And Midwives: Here's Everything You Need To Know

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TikTok? You mean that thing the youths use for dance challenges and as an excuse to throw food in each others faces? No thanks.

That was me six months ago. Today, though, I have a much more complicated relationship with the app thats taking over the (social media) world and the collective attention span of Gen Z.

But my initial rejection of TikTokI am a grown woman, dammit!was futile. My job is literally social media. Im a social media director. So yeah, eventually, according to all the trades, I was going to have to pay TikTok at least a little bit of attention.

And, plot twist, I quickly became hooked.

Withmore than800 millionmonthly active users, 1.9 billion downloads worldwide, andJ.Loand A-Rod doing stufflike thison it, its safe to say TikTok is more than just a fluke. In fact, its kind of mesmerizing. Ive spent an embarrassing amount of time scrolling the app. But at a certain point down the rabbit hole, I stumbled upon a slew of content that Ive found, in a word, triggering.

You see, one minute, Im enthralled with a boy cooking a casual hibachi dinner for his family, and the next, Im being served a video of a 16-year-old girl showing me what she eats to stay skinny. In one specific video, a girl tells us what she eats on a regular day (it mostly consists of seltzer, water and one single Whole30 salad), culminating in a meal plan totaling what must be just 600 daily calories. And this isnt one rogue, lone post. Its a disturbing trend. Young girls are endorsing metabolism drops that claim to help lose weight in a matter of days.

There are alsoreportsthat TikTok moderators were instructed to hide videos featuring overweight or conventionally less attractive people. Body-positive queen Lizzo hasclaimedthat shes had countless videos of her dancing in her bikini taken down, which is strange, because I've definitely seen thin girls in bikinis doing the same thing.

Bodydysmorphic disorder(a mental health disorder where one obsesses over negative views of ones body that likely conflict with reality)affectsonein 50 people, andstatistics showthatmore than halfof teenage girls use unhealthy weight-control behaviors (such as fasting and taking laxatives). And guess which age group is the most active on TikTok?

Although I never got an official diagnosis, I am more than able to relate to people who have struggled with body image. And, lets be honest, most women probablyare.Ivestruggled with weight my entire life, and in college, after one of my best friends passed away from cystic fibrosis, I became fixated on being healthy. In hindsight, I wasnt healthy. I was obsessive. I was restrictive. I didnt enjoy life. And while I stillwork outsix times a week and eat healthy (OK, most of the time), Im not fixated on food, exercise or my weight. Im probably 20 pounds heavier, but Im comfortable with myself, and mostimportant,my mental health is where it needs to be.

Im a 29-year-old whos done the work to be comfortable in her own skin, and yet, I find myself (heres that word again...)triggeredby these videos of teenagers telling me they eat celery for dinner andwork outtwice a day. Compiled with the sheer amount of time the average user spends (52 minutes a day) on TikTok, I cant imagine the negative effect this content is having on younger, more vulnerable minds.

Kristin Wilson, vice president of clinical outreachforNewport Academy, a mental health rehabilitation facility for teens and young adults, tells me that researchers have found that certain regions of teen brains become activated by likes on social media, which is why it can become so addictive. Now, marry that with regular consumption of videos showing a workout routine that you should repeat every day tolose ten poundsin two weeks, and any parent (or non-parent!) would be right to be concerned.

But with the bad, comes the good. There are times I have truly belly laughed so hard at TikTok videos that I can barely breathe (see: Brittany Broski). And there are also true body positivity advocates doing a lot of cool, empowering things on the platform, like Lizzo, Raeann Lagas, Brittney Vest and Kristina Zias. So, while we cant rely on tech giants to curtail the toxic content that is put into the universe, there are easy, practical things we can do to protect ourselves, our kids and the body love movement:

1. Moderate your feed

If you are scrolling and see something you find triggering, you can let the app know you no longer want to see content like that.

2. Download Offtime

This genius tool will help you limit your social media consumption by blocking distracting apps and games (that you set, of course). The app allows you to create different modes like Work, Family or Me Time toenable accessto things you need(e.g.,Google Hangouts for happy hour with your friends).

Download the app

3. Focus on the good stuff

Like, The McFarlands, PowerPoint Night, Puppy Snores, Thumping Goat, Horticulture Lesson and, of course, @PureWow.

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It all started when she had just given birth to her second child. Her weight began to escalate and as a result, she began experiencing chronic back problems.

I found difficulty in even small things like bathing. The doctors said that obesity was the sole cause and advised me to lose weight, Specioza Uwamariya shares.

Just as she was beginning to shed off the weight, her husband passed, on and this further deteriorated the condition. The fluctuating weight soon made it difficult for her to do anything by herself.

When my husband passed in 2014, life lost meaning and I piled on weight quickly. I lost out on self-confidence, felt stressed and ignored by the people around me.Before I knew it, I was weighing 179kgs.

Specioza Uwamariya is currently on a weight loss journey to live a healthier life.

At this point I just decided to wait for death because even doctors had recommended I travel abroad for treatment, which I couldnt afford. All I did was stay indoors since merely walking to the compound also a problem for me, she says.

Finding help

Then, a video by Isimbi TV circulated on social media about her condition. Slim n Fit, a health and fitness programme for women struggling with obesity, reached out to her, upon learning of her condition and offered to assist her lose weight and give her hope for a better health.

Since joining the third season of the 90-day-challenge that ends on March 28, Uwamariya has lost over 10kgs in 10 weeks, currently weighing 164kgs.

At the end of the challenge, the programme awards the biggest loser, as a way to motivate them.

Participants are required to go to the gym on a daily basis and also have a nutrition coach who guides them on the proper food diet, to aid them in their weight loss.

Florence Uwamwezi, the founder of Slim n Fit (middle), with some of the participants.

For me, dedication and positivity are key. My weight loss journey is becoming simpler by the day, ever since this programme taught me to love my body, eat healthy and exercise since weight loss and exercise go hand in hand.

Right now Im working hard to prove everyone that had given up on me, wrong and live healthy to raise my children, she says.

For Jean Claude Ntawurungo, their aerobics coach, some of the exercises that they are trained help with relieving stress, one of the biggest contributor to obesity.

Dieting without exercising cannot yield tangible results, so we work on mindset, and get them to enjoy exercise, he says.

Dealing with stigma

Besides difficulty in mobility, the 52-year-old adds that she suffered venous insufficiency (improper functioning of the vein valves in the leg, causing swelling and skin changes) and faced stigma from almost everybody around her.

I was never invited to weddings because people thought I would break their chairs, and I became the laughing-stock of people who saw me. Children would scream in shock and cabs often refused to transport me because I would cause their cars to break down. My family abandoned me and waited for death to bring flowers to my grave, people made me feel like I was not human, Uwamariya says.

Like her, many women dealing with obesity are perceived as lazy, gluttonous, lacking self-discipline by society, which leaves them vulnerable to stigma and discrimination, and does nothing in the fight against it.

Marie-Justine Uwizeye, 52, has been participating in Slim n Fits 90-days-challenge for the third time in a row and now weighs 120kgs.

Her determination was stirred by paralysis caused by obesity, having weighed 158kgs.

I wouldnt even climb the stairs and with stigma all around us, we suffer low self-esteem that you begin to isolate yourself from public events, but once you acknowledge that the body needs a turn around, it becomes easy to start the journey. At my age, it never occurred to me that I could actually lose weight and live normally, but Im currently one of the best runners they have here, she says.

Doris Uwiragiye, another member who has gone from 171kgs to 158kgs believes that obesity is caused by many factors that include biological, genetic and environmental, that critically contribute to the condition.

We need encouragement and not humiliation, because obesity is like any other health condition that needs attention, she says.

Florence Uwamwezi, the founder of Slim n Fit says weight stigma is a public health problem that undermines social rights and is a major stumbling block in the fight against obesity.

We are all wonderfully created and so the idea that obese people lack in self-discipline and personal responsibility is wrong. Rwandans should strive to eliminate this culture and consider obese people as human beings worthy of their rights and attention, she says.

She adds that she has been working to have more partners on board, to enable the programme reach out to as many women dealing with obesity.

We have coaches, nutritionists and a fully-fledged gym that are all essential to their weight loss journey but due the expenses, its hard to reach out to as many women as we can. We are hoping to have more partners and open the gym to the public so that the revenue generated can go to helping these women fight for a healthy life, Uwamwezi says.

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Whats the Buzz typically covers upcoming events, but due to the number of cancellations and postponements, this week will instead focus on activities for kids and families to do at home. Normal coverage will resume depending on recommendations involving the COVID-19 pandemic, and rescheduling of events and shows.

Scavenger Hunt. Need a fun, easy way to help your kids explore their environment a bit? Grab a paper or plastic bag, print up or write up a list, and go for a walk. Get creative with themes. Look for items found in nature, different colored cars, things you see in your community. Some examples for a nature themed scavenger hunt could be: a robin, freshly bloomed flower, type of seed, different types of rocks, a bug.

A twist on this activity is to have a virtual scavenger hunt with friends. If you have the ability to video chat, facetime, or video call friends, create a home-based scavenger hunt to see who can find the items the fastest. It could be things like a toy car, DVD with a specific picture on it, a book with a certain word in the title or something as simple as a roll of toilet paper.

YouTube Yoga. If youre feeling cooped up and like you need a good stretch, check out some YouTube yoga. There are a number of free videos to watch and help get your blood pumping. Most yoga requires no special equipment and can be a great way to help calm your mind. Cosmic Kids Yoga, a channel specifically for childrens yoga, is likely to have a theme your kids will enjoy. Some options available are "The Gruffalo", "Minions", and "Sleeping Beauty".

Adults can find yoga channels to follow along with, depending on the style youre after. Ali Kamenova Yoga channel offers free, fast-paced yoga and slower, more traditional yoga as well. Choose from workouts to help you get energized, lose weight or focus on a specific area. Another resource on YouTube is Yoga with Adrienne. Also offering free full workouts, this is an easy way for anyone to start practicing yoga. Easy to follow instructions make this perfect for a quick home stretch.

Alcohol Painting. Contrary to its name, this is a kid-friendly craft. To get that swirly, tie-dye effect in paintings or crafts, costly alcohol inks are typically used. This easy DIY method to create your own saves money, and is an engaging art project for the little ones.

Supplies needed:

- Plastic cups or disposable containers - Old markers (Sharpies work best, but regular markers also work) - Rubbing alcohol 91 - 99% - Scissors or a small knife - Pliers - Gloves (optional)

Step 1. Pour some of the rubbing alcohol into each cup. You can do one color per cup, or mix to create your own.

Step 2. Using the pliers, take apart the markers or Sharpies, and remove the ink cartridge.

Step 3. Make a slit in the ink cartridge casing, being careful not to cut all the way through. Drop the cartridge into the rubbing alcohol.

Step 4. Let the marker and alcohol solution set for a few hours, or overnight. The longer they set, the more likely you are to get vibrant results.

Step 5. Remove the cartridge from the alcohol, squeezing out any excess ink back into the rubbing alcohol. Gloves may come in handy, as this step can get a bit messy.

Your new alcohol based paints are ready to use. Alcohol ink tends to dry very quickly and works best on hard, non-porous surfaces. Use them on coffee mugs, old tiles or even canvases for a unique effect.

If you know of an activity youd like to share, or have an idea you want explored, send an email to: whatsthebuzzdailyjeff@gmail.com

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