Though gym membership traditionally increases in January, February can find many of uswanting to stay out of the cold and work out at home. For those who do stay home, thetelevision is often our “trainer” through the use of streaming services,exercise DVDs andgaming systems that offer fitness programs (e.g., the Wii, XBox and Playstation). With […]
Beat the Mid-Day Slump
Mid-day slumps have been attributed to a variety of things including a body’s natural sleep cycle and our lower afternoon body temperature. They’re real, and you can do things to help keep yourself alert, energetic and feeling healthy. Don’t reach for that candy bar, or caffeinated beverage when you feel tired during the day. You […]
Finding Time
If you are like most people, you probably feel that you don’t have enough time to do what you have to do, let alone do what you want to do! Between work and home responsibilities, it feels like there is no time to fit in exercise, spend time with friends, or just relax. However, the […]
Healthy Aging
Architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “The longer I live, the more beautiful life becomes.” The beauty of life and the gifts of growing older — deeper wisdom, greater knowledge, and a more complete sense of self — are enjoyed when we also maintain as much good health as possible. Healthy aging is about maximizing […]
Vitamin D
Vitamin D continues to be an active area of research, and many doctors are now including a check of vitamin D levels with a patient’s regular blood work. Vitamin D, known for its ability to improve calcium absorption, may also reduce the risk of colon and breast cancer, depression, heart disease, diabetes, and high blood […]
Family Health Habits
Being healthy is the culmination of daily habits. What we eat, the exercise we get, how we sleep all work together to either improve our health or not. There are steps we can take to improve our health and the health of our families. Whether your family includes a spouse and children, extended family, or […]
The Benefits of Sports
If your idea of exercise is a solo run or working out alone at home, you may be missing out on the benefit of playing a sport! Playing a sport is not just for the young. Adults of all ages and abilities can play a sport and reap the physical and emotional benefits. Playing a […]
Calcium Rich Foods
Calcium is necessary for strong bones and teeth and is good for your heart and nervous system! Most adults should be getting about 1000 mg of calcium a day. Getting enough calcium in your daily diet doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are foods with good amounts of calcium: Dairy – Milk, cheese, and yogurt […]
Staying Open to Change
If asked, most of us can list the things and activities we enjoy. And we are likely to know the things and activities we don’t enjoy. But what if we are wrong? Is it possible that over time our tastes and interest change? We often believe we are sure about much more than we are. […]
High/Low Impact
When choosing an aerobic exercise, you may have considered whether the exercise is low impact or high impact. Understanding the difference between the two and how to maximize the aerobic benefits no matter what you choose is important. High impact – High impact exercise includes jumping, running, and any other exercise that includes moves in […]