by Sharon Groves | Jul 19, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
UV or RV? No, we’re not talking about your Winnebago. We’re talking about the rays of the sun. Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a major risk factor for most skin cancers. Tanning lamps and beds are also sources of UV rays. These UV rays are the main cause of...
by Sharon Groves | Jun 19, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Your body really does burn more calories maintaining muscle than maintaining fat. So the more muscle you build, the more calories your body will naturally burn each day on its own. Building muscles DOES increase your metabolism. According to a Wharton study, 10 pounds...
by Sharon Groves | May 29, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
In 1989, President George H. W. Bush designated the month of May as National Stroke Awareness Month. The purpose of this day is to increase public awareness about the warning signs of stroke and stroke prevention. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in...
by Sharon Groves | Apr 12, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
Avoid/reduce stimulants. Caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine are stimulants and will increase your stress level rather than reduce it (as most of us think it will). Alcohol is a depressant (if taken in large quantities), but it does act as a stimulant in smaller...
by Sharon Groves | Mar 13, 2018 | The American Retirement Advisor Blog
After the holiday season and the Super Bowl festivities, losing weight may be on a lot of our minds. If it is, try these healthy food substitutions: Unsweetened applesauce for sugar. This substitution can give you the necessary sweetness without the added calories of...
