Our Health Blog

Eating a healthy well-rounded diet is one of the best ways to keep your body fit, your immune system strong, and to live a long and healthy life.

Menopause occurs about a year after a woman's last menstrual cycle, typically happening in women anywhere between the ages of 40 and 60. Menopause is a natural biological process and happens as women age. The process is the endpoint for a woman's fertility and it is usually accompanied by some other side effects and health issues.

It’s always a good idea to add exercise and movement into your daily routine. Exercising regularly can keep your heart, body, and mind healthy. Exercise can also increase endorphins, which is what keeps you happy. Breaking a sweat is the best way to keep your metabolism in check, and keep any excess weight off. Being overweight can lead to many other health issues down the road. However, you may be totally sabotaging your workouts by what you do once the workout is done.

Looking for a refreshing summer treat that is also good for you? Pineapples are the perfect snack or side, any time of day! Pineapples may taste sweet like candy, but they contain vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants, and can provide you with many amazing health benefits. Plus, they are low calorie, only 84 calories per cup, which makes this a great option if you are trying to manage your weight.

While the average person works 40 hours a week, many of us work more than that, sitting at our desks all day. Plus, when we’re not working, we are still sitting on the couch, or on a chair when we get home. Most of us take very little or no breaks at all from sitting to stretch or take a walk. Furthermore, less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Because of our lack of movement and constant sitting, back pain and poor posture may develop, as well as obesity and metabolic syndrome, heart problems, and other health issues.

It’s not news that vitamin D is important for our health. We know that vitamin D is a critical link to a healthy immune system and regulating healthy cell division. It also supports healthy bone density. What is news, however, is that vitamin D may be the link to mortality rates in the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19.)

There has been lots of talk about CBD and how it can help with some illnesses and medical conditions. So, what’s all the fuss about, and does it really work? And what’s the best product to use?

At LongevityMed, your health is our number one priority. We’ve put together a helpful list of resources that features updates, articles, and tips on how you can stay healthy during this difficult time.

Our world today requires adjusting how we do many things, including staying healthy. Dealing with the stress of our short term “normal” means we need to have healthy strategies to cope with stress, poor sleep, low energy, poor libido, and our ability to focus on needs that differ from those just two months ago.