Trouble with ‘Recommended’ Daily Allowance. The Protein Fallacy:The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is commonly cited as 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. The problem is that this doesn’t take into account gender, age, activity level, etc. Recent research suggests that older adults may require higher protein intake to effectively combat…

Yellow and Red Flags Growing up in Florida, we’re very familiar with the beach ‘flag system’ that lets us know when it’s safe to be in the water on a given day. Riptides (red), stronger than usual currents (yellow) can make for an unhappy day at some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.…

Use it of Lose it…FAST! We’ve got some jaw- dropping stats that’ll make you sit up and take notice (but don’t sit for too long!). When it comes to muscle mass, it’s a case of “use it or lose it” for our elderly folks. Get this: in a meta-analysis of 49 studies involving older adults,…

The Magic of Zone 2 Exercise Zone 2 exercise–a moderate intensity exercise, not only energizes your mitochondria, but also uplifts your mood. So you can boost your physical vitality AND combat depression. How Does It Work? Zone 2 exercise stimulates the growth and efficiency of mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses responsible for energy production. This means…