It’s that time of year when people start making New Year’s resolutions to kickstart their health journey. One common first step toward a healthier self is paying attention to vitamin and mineral intake. According to the National Institute of Aging, these nutrients are essential for staying healthy and boosting vitality. But when dusting off that…

If you even remotely follow the fitness world, you’ve heard the buzz around zone 2 training—the current golden child of many training programs. And while there’s no doubt that easy days have an important place in health, fitness, and training, for women specifically, the benefits of zone 2 are being oversold. 

Researchers analyzed data from 23,708 U.S. adults over 30 years of age who had participated from 2005 to 2016 in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The survey collects 24-hour dietary recalls from each participant – detailing not just what, but when, all food was consumed. Respondents were categorized according to their HbA1c level, a measure of…

Raise your hand if you want younger-looking skin in 2024! It’s the perfect time to start building strong habits for skin longevity, and holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D., has the coveted tips you need. After all, Youn is considered one of the nation’s best-known experts in looking younger (with or without surgery), which he…

Ketchup and mustard are beloved toppers for burgers, hot dogs, French fries and more — but which is better for your health? “Ketchup and mustard are two of the most popular condiments worldwide, and can be added to a variety of different types of meals and dishes,” said Avery Zenker, a registered dietitian with Everflex…

Tipperary Sports Partnership will facilitate a workshop on    . This workshop will discuss menopause, exercise and nutrition. It will take place in The Anner Hotel, Thurles on Saturday January 13 from 9am to 1pm and in the Carraig Hotel, Carrick-on- Suir on Saturday March 2 from 9am to 1pm. We all know the benefits of exercise…

#inform-video-player-1 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } #inform-video-player-2 .inform-embed { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; } Bad news: if you are planning to start a diet as your New Year’s resolution, you probably won’t stick to it. It’s not your fault. Studies have shown that restrictive diets have high rates of failure, and one West…

Each month, the Wilson County Board of Education releases its personnel list showing employees who’ve been hired and those who’ve retired or resigned from the system in the previous month. The Wilson Times publishes the list each month. The Wilson County Board of Education approved the following personnel changes during its December meeting.  ADMINISTRATIVE HIRINGS…

Is the scent of a delicious roast dinner currently wafting from your oven, making you salivate? Will you feel just a smidge guilty as you tuck in? Never mind the people trying Veganuary this month, all of us have been told that eating meat is bad. Not only for the planet, but for our health.…

Working Against Gravity: Meal Plan SHOP NOW. Learn exactly what to eat to reach your weight loss and performance goals from Registered Dietitians at Working Against Gravity. Weight loss is hard. Planning your daily meals to support that weight loss is even harder. It’s time-consuming, tedious, and often frustrating. If you’ve ever wondered how much…