Once you hit 30, the loss of lean muscle is an inevitable, natural part of aging. Unfortunately, it can make daily life quite challenging. for maintain your independence and continue to enjoy the hobbies and activities you love most,building muscleis crucial. Shutterstock Adding lean muscle to your framecomes with plenty of benefits. There’s no time better than the present to get started. “Stand shoulder-width apart with your toes slightly out....

Loose skin can be frustratingespecially after putting in all the hard work to get fit and healthy. By building and toning muscle through strength and weight training, you cantighten and firm up loose skin. These exercises require little to no equipment and can be done at home or the gym. Shutterstock So, let’s get started and say goodbye to saggy skin for good. After, check out7 Simple Daily Exercises To Shrink Hanging Belly Fat....

Eating healthy is worthwhile, but it’s not always easy. Yet, sometimes, it almost feels like an unavoidable part of buying produce. “Food waste strains our agricultural system, our environment, and our budgets. Shutterstock But [with] melons, you should be able to smell them from really far away. It’s green, but it will have this warmth to the undertone of it. The longevity of an item is also determined based on its natural hardiness....

Women especially deal with this post-menopause when unwanted body fat can accumulate in the midsection. Performing strength exercises will help you sculpt lean muscle, which in turn helps you shed weight. According toBeaumont Health, the more muscle you have, the greater amount of fat you’ll torch. Shutterstock This is a key player in your weight loss effortsplus, it will help you preserve strength. So set your timer for five minutes, and complete three sets of 10 reps for each exercise....

What exactly is this magical ripening-inducing compound, ethylene? Put the fruit in the bag with a ripened fruit like a banana, pear, or apple. These fruits release a gas called ethylene, which helps to ripen other fruits." Shutterstock Briefly baking a banana in the oven will also help ripen your banana in a flash. “Baking or microwaving a banana is a lightning-speed method to quickly ripen a banana,” says Pallian....

Yeung shares with us today his top-recommended free weight exercises to build a stronger lower body after turning 50. Researchshows that the human muscular system makes up 40% of your body mass. As you age, both muscle strength and mass decrease. G&J Fey / Getty Images The loss of strength is directly linked to a decline in muscle mass. Grab a set of dumbbells, and keep leading your best, most healthiest and active life....

Beyond the economic issues and COVID-related shutdown, sandwich chains often suffer from the “sandwich curse.” One, in particular, is relying only on lunchtime business and not taking advantage of breakfast or dinner. This causes somewhat of a cap on sales and said sandwich chains end up with low unit volumes. Quiznos / Facebook Another rising obstacle for fast-casual companies is the customer’s need for freshness and high-quality ingredients. Here are four sandwich chains that are on the horizon of making a comeback....

If you’re trying to bulk up, you’ve likely come across articles on “dirty bulking.” (Think double bacon cheeseburgers, French fries, soda, chipsyou name it.) Dirty bulking can cause unwanted fat gain. Shutterstock 7 Best Exercises for Men to Gain Muscle Without Equipment You may feel sluggish. This is especially true if you’re putting on weight fast. You might have a poor blood panel. Shutterstock 5 Quick Muscle-Building Workouts for Men That Trainers Swear By...

Here’s a look at some of the new snacks that Sam’s Club shoppers have been raving about. Available for$10.48, these frozen Parfait Poppers consist of strawberries coated in yogurt and granola. One person wrote, “These didn’t last 2 days in my house. Jonathan Weiss / Shutterstock There’s a new crispy cheese in town. This snack deconstructs your favorite bagel combo by nixing the bagel altogether. Courtesy of Sam’s Club Courtesy of Sam’s Club...

Exercise benefits your body in so many amazing ways. What’s more, exercise canspeed up the calorie burnto support yourweight lossefforts. A modest deficit in what you consume could aid in your fat loss goals. Shutterstock Here are eight things to eat after your workout for weight loss. At home, use your eggs to make an omelet packed with veggies for a tasty fiber-packed meal. Also, avoid options with added sugar, as these empty calories may slow weight loss....

Costcois not your standard, run-of-the-mill grocery store. And, this membership is not something that can be easily transferred or shared like a Netflix password. You will likely be required to prove your membership status at multiple points during your shopping journey. Andy.LIU / Shutterstock Is a Costco Executive Membership Really Worth It? But, there are some limitations baked into thefine print of the rewards program. Rewards are additionally not calculated on things like tobacco products, gas, postage stamps, or membership fees....

People often comment that the Kardashians areagingin reverse. In fact, the molecule itself is so large that it cannot enter cells directly. What is NAD+? Kevin Mazur/Contributor via Getty Images North America Celebrities and the general public alike are beginning to open up to the benefits of NAD+ treatments. This compound has been linked toboosted energylevels as well as improved brain function, mood, andexercise recovery. While these benefits sound encouraging, more research is needed to understand the full scope of how NAD+ works....

The fact that McDonald’s guests are cutting back on ordering fries was no surprise to customers. In a Redditthreaddiscussing this trend, customersslammedthe “outrageously overpriced” menu item. “I never order fries. Shutterstock A large is like $5 now where I live. Not worth it at all,” a customercommented. “Fries cost an obscene amount compared to other things,” anothersaid. “If I could get some that were fully cooked, I wouldn’t hesitate. I can’t remember the last time I got a good, fully-cooked order of fries from McD’s....