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Our friend James is concerned about his 82-year-old mother, who lost her husband and sister within a couple of months this year. She’s showing signs of depression, which can be grave. Plus, she was recently diagnosed with AFib, or atrial fibrillation, and is working with her doctors to bring her heart to a proper, steady […]
With disease on the rise like heart disease, cancer and diabetes throughout the United States, it is imperative to be active and participate in sports and activities that keep us in shape. This is especially true for adults over 60 since exercise can help ward off illness by boosting the immune system, as well as increase […]
Getting your children hooked on exercise is a gift that will last a lifetime. Their active upbringing largely determines their ongoing wellbeing through adulthood. We should encourage them to participate in healthy activities and practice different exercises on a daily basis. Allow your child to choose activities that appeal to them and which are age appropriate. […]
Studies continue to show that exercise can boost your intelligence, IQ levels and task efficiency. The brain benefits of regular exercise are for all ages! Combining exercise with a healthy diet is the best way to protect your brain function. Staying active with a variety of activities is best. Each type of exercise may offer […]
The link between exercise and improved quality of life is undeniable. Exercising is empirically-supported with its contributions to weight loss, sleep, longevity, brain function and appearance. 1. Exercising boosts and stabilizes mood. More than 18% of the American population suffers from anxiety disorders. More than 16% of adults ages 18 and up suffer from depression. […]
Fitness should be safe and fun, not frustrating. It should open doors, not close them. Believe it or not, some mature adults are discouraged from working out by well-meaning people using old stereotypes. “Put that thing down before you hurt yourself.” If you haven’t been subjected to such nonsense, then good for you. You might have been told […]
We like to say it’s never too late to start exercising to enjoy the health benefits it brings, like reducing disease and even improving your life span. Now, the National Institutes of Health has offered fresh support for that fact. “Physical activity reduces the risk of many chronic illnesses and increases the odds of a longer, healthier […]
Bill Gillis has always been an athlete, running and lifting weights for most of his 71 years. His healthy lifestyle choices helped more than he could’ve imagined when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 abdominal cancer in 2015 and given an 11 percent chance to live. “I never missed a workout and had no side […]
Research proves that exercise is good for our health at any age. Experts say it also helps prevent cancer and lower its risk of recurring. Regular exercise benefits cancer survivors the same way it helps the general population – by reducing obesity and blood pressure, lowering risk of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Strength training […]
In the spirit and thought of some meaningful conversations I have had with my clients this week, I would like to share some thoughts on stress and exercise. In our weeks filled with those “good stressors” that provoke us to move forward towards our goals, there are those moments when stress can have us move […]