Can Mindfulness Improve your Balance?
Short answer: Absolutely. Focused attention has the power to improve your health, mood and cognition. When it comes to moving steadier, research shows that practicing mindfulness while walking can improve…
Bone Health: A Primer for Fit Pros & Trainers
When you think about staying healthy with age, bones may not be at the top of the list of concerns. Age-related bone loss is not generally as obvious as changes…
Is Your Brain Really “Plastic”?
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. This occurs through the changing of neurons, the organization of their networks, and their function via new…
Coming Soon! Foundations of Wellness and Lifestyle Coaching
Having a foundation in coaching skills equips fitness professionals and wellness professionals to help their clients succeed at lifestyle improvement. MedFit Classroom's upcoming course will provide you with a thorough…
What does the word “geriatric” mean to you?
geriatrics\ ˌjer-ē-ˈa-triks , ˌjir-\ : a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people. What does…