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Infrared Sauna Blanket Benefits: What the Research Says (Plus Reddit Takes + My Real Results)
Infrared sauna blanket benefits—sleep, recovery, skin, and safety. Here’s what the research says, what Reddit gets right, and my honest results.
Emma Mattison
Mar 37 min read
Lumen Device Review: A Metabolism Tracker That Works—But Only If You Respect the Protocol
My honest Lumen device review: what it measures, what the research says, who it helps, and who should skip it—especially keto, fasters, and score-reactive users.
Emma Mattison
Feb 266 min read
Pedometer Accuracy: What’s Actually Reliable (and What’s Not) for Step Tracking After 40
Pedometer accuracy varies by technology and placement. Learn which step counters are most reliable—especially at slow walking speeds—and why.
Emma Mattison
Feb 255 min read
How to Increase Bone Density: 8 Practical Steps That Actually Work
Learn 8 practical, science-backed ways to increase bone density: weight-bearing exercise, strength training, nutrition, supplements, and fall prevention. How to increase bone density.
Emma Mattison
Feb 165 min read
Withings Body+ vs RENPHO: Smart Scale Accuracy, Cost, and What Really Matters
Withings Body+ vs RENPHO: neither is truly “accurate” for body fat—but both can help track trends. Here’s how to choose and use one correctly.
Emma Mattison
Feb 126 min read
Muse Headband Review: The EEG Meditation Device That Shows Your Brainwaves in Real Time
Muse makes brainwave feedback accessible at home. Here’s how the Muse 2 and Muse S work for meditation and sleep—and who should skip them. Muse headband review.
Emma Mattison
Feb 94 min read
Hidden Sources of Sodium: 4 Common Mistakes That Raise Blood Pressure After 40
Hidden sources of sodium drive high blood pressure. Learn four common mistakes, label tips, and simple steps to lower sodium after 40.
Emma Mattison
Dec 12, 20256 min read
Can Exercise Really Slow Down Aging? New Studies Say Yes — Especially for Adults Over 40
Discover how aerobic and strength training can lengthen telomeres, boost mitochondrial health, and reduce biological aging. Backed by science and perfect for adults 40+, fitness lovers, and personal trainers.
Emma Mattison
Mar 25, 20255 min read
Can You Really "Sweat Out" a Cold? Debunking Exercise Myths for the 40+ Generation
Debunking the myth: Can the 40+ generation really "sweat out" a cold through exercise? Dive into the science and history behind this popular
Emma Mattison
Aug 22, 20235 min read
Superhero Senior Sunday: The Colorful Life of Peggy Molnar & Succeeding with Multiple Sclerosis
Written by Emma Mattison, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Functional Aging Specialist, and MS(c) Exercise Physiology....
Emma Mattison
Mar 5, 20237 min read
Keep Up with the Grandkids! Top 10 Functional Exercises for Older Adults.
Written by Emma Mattison, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Functional Aging Specialist, and MS(c) Exercise Physiology....
Emma Mattison
Feb 21, 20235 min read
A Silent Killer: Understanding Fall & Injury Prevention
Written by Emma Mattison, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Functional Aging Specialist, and MS(c) Exercise Physiology....
Emma Mattison
Nov 29, 202210 min read
Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights?
Should I do cardio first before weights, or should I do weights first before cardio? Let's see what everyone thinks first! Then read on to s
Emma Mattison
Sep 16, 20228 min read
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