Adult Dance Classes Increase Weight Loss & Mental Health

The Connection:

The reason why people dance tango is to get the feeling of connection. No other dance allows such a close and deep connection. This is why people persist with that goal for a very long time. If it were not for that, people would give up the dance requires a lot of sustained effort to develop that connection. It’s human nature – we all want to connect with other humans.

The beauty of tango is in the oneness of the union rather than the performance of the individual. In tango nothing is ornate, but everything is exquisite and elegant. To tango is to indulge yourself, not to impress others.

On a crowded dance floor who cares about your footwork anyway. The only thing that matters is the feelings you experience. (more…)

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Why Do Seniors Get Shingles? One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!

Why Do Seniors Get Shingles?

One Out Six Seniors Will Get it !!

Shingles Overview

Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles, also known as zoster or herpes zoster, in their lifetime. There are an estimated 1 million cases of shingles each year in this country. Anyone who has recovered from chickenpox may develop shingles; even children can get shingles. However the risk of shingles increases as you get older. About half of all cases occur in men and women 60 years old or older. (more…)

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Olive Oil For Health & Weight Loss

Olive Oil For Health & Weight Loss

EVOO What Is It and Why Do You Need It?

What Is EVOO?

Is it safe to drink olive oil?

It is loaded with antioxidants that help protect the heart and blood cells from damage. Olive oil is a major ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, which is known for its cardiovascular benefits. Drinking olive oil every day is not only good for the heart, but may also aid in weight loss and pain relief.

Health Benefits Of Olive Oil (more…)

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HFCS Hidden In Plain Sight – What You Didn’t Know!

HFCS Hidden In Plain Sight- What you didn’t know!

Exposed!! The Ugly Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

The corn crop in the United States is heavily subsidized, high-fructose corn syrup is also cheap.

As a result, it’s now used in so many foods, from crackers to soft drinks, that it has become one of the biggest sources of calories in the American diet.

Why do food manufacturers use it? (more…)

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Chocolate Can Keep The Doctor Away

Chocolate Can Keep The Doctor Away

Chocolate Heart

  • Recent research is showing that people who consume some chocolate during the week improve their heart health.
  • It turns out that chocolate has compounds called “polyphenols” that increases blood flow and improves vascular health.

It is also being reported that the compounds in Cocoa may help reduce inflammation.

Dark Or Milk Chocolate? (more…)

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To Lose The Fat, Lose The Wheat!

To Lose The Fat, Lose The Wheat!

Is Wheat The Cause of Your Obesity?

It isn’t Wheat Any More

  • The wheat in the modern diet has no relationship to original wheat other than the name.
  • The wheat we consume today is so far removed from the wheat of our ancestors that they would not recognize it.

We should all avoid eating the wheat the food industry has created using synthetic pesticides and commercial chemical fertilizers.

Drop The Wheat, Drop The Fat (more…)

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Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Effects On Health & Weight Loss

Insomnia & Sleep Apnea Effects On Health & Weight Loss

Poor Quality Sleep

  • Researchers at University Of California recently reported that the quality of sleep especially among the elderly can cause brain deterioration and substantial memory loss.
  • In the area of the brain where long term memory is stored called the prefrontal cortex receives transferred brain wave memories from the hippocampus which are produced during sleep.

Poor quality of sleep in seniors triggers memories to be trapped in the area called hippocampus and not go to the prefrontal cortex. Causing difficulty remembering names and forgetfulness.

Sleep Disruption & Memory Loss (more…)

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Argentine Tango Away Early Alzheimer’s

Argentine Tango Away Early Alzheimer’s

Neuroplasticity

  • The brain rewires itself based on how you use it.
  • The Hippocampus and the cerebral cortex respond to learning new things that use both your body and brain.

Learning to dance and Tango in particular due to it being a dance that requires more attention to detail than other dances can work wonders.

Use It Or Lose It! (more…)

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Health Benefits Of Coffee: New Research

Health Benefits Of Coffee: New Research

Heart & Strokes

•       It is being reported that drinking a cup of coffee a day can reduce the occurrence of strokes by up to 25%.

•       In Portugal research is showing that 3 to 4 cups of coffee daily reduces the risk of heart disease.

Heart related illnesses have been linked to low consumption of coffee a report from Harvard found.

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