Walking can be a great way to get or stay in shape. When done correctly, it exercises just about your entire body, should be low impact, combines cardio with strength and flexibility training, and gets you some fresh air and sunshine (hopefully). But like any exercise program, it does require some dedicated effort and consistency to get the desired results. You’ve seen them. People strolling down the sidewalk in full workout regalia, talking on the cell phone, maybe pulling a

(BPT) - If you’re looking to improve your heart health, each day is all about making a choice that moves you in the right direction. You’d rather stay in with a big bowl of ice cream. But maybe today, you could click off the TV set and take a walk with a friend. It’s easy to see why heart health is a pressing concern. One in three adults live with one or more types of cardiovascular disease, according a review published in the journal Circulation. Over time, changes in the he

Have you ever glanced at a wine menu and felt overwhelmed by the vast selection of wines? Wine tasting can seem like a pretentious and complex process, but it doesn’t have to be. Below is a step-by-step guide to tasting so you can understand and appreciate your wine. 1. Admire Wine should be admired from start to finish, and it starts with appreciating its color, viscosity, and transparency. Unlike other beverages, it’s one of the few drinks that comes in a wide range of col

For hundreds of years, kings, scholars and explorers have searched for a proverbial “magic pill” that could be used for rejuvenation and longevity. Dating back to the writings of Herodotus in the 5th century BCE and becoming more prominent during the time of the Spanish explorer, Ponce de Leon, we see references to a mythical spring, said to have restorative powers for anyone drinking or bathing in it. The Philosopher’s Stone, a legendary alchemical substance also called the