The theme for this week … A common issue that might be holding you back from being more active is a stiff back. Although a stiff back can be linked to many medical conditions, a stiff back can also be related to what’s happened to you in life. To the traditional medical community, these causes […]
The theme for this week … You want to be more active, but chronic pain creates a hurdle that’s pretty challenging to get over. Surprisingly, adding activity may be just the thing you need to help with your chronic pain. Read on … Activity and chronic pain Physical activity is so magical for the body, […]
The theme for this week … Yes, brain benefits from exercise are real. (If you missed the recent post discussing this, you can find it here.) In general, higher intensity or longer duration are key. But why, and what are some real strategies for prioritizing how you use your precious exercise time? Read on … […]
The theme for this week … A lesser known benefit of being active has to do with brain health. At every age, we all desire to stay at our cognitive best. Moving has so many powerful boosts for the brain! Read on … Your brain on exercise Staying active is important for your muscle and […]
The theme for this week … Weekend walking health benefits When the demands of life keep you from being active during the week, what do you do? If you’re like many people, you make up the time over the weekend. Is there still a health benefit to this approach? Read on … Weekday schedule too […]
The theme for this week … the role of activity with autoimmune conditions Being active is important for just about every aspect of your physical, mental and cognitive health. Physical activity is especially important when managing the ups and downs that come along with autoimmune conditions. Read on … Keeping active with autoimmune conditions — […]
The theme for this week … keeping stress off knees Being active takes a hit when your knees hurt. Even though studies show movement helps knee pain, it still hurts to move! Often stress at the knee is from an unrelated source such as the hip or the foot, so targeting the knee fails to […]
The theme for this week … kids’ love-hate relationship with PE class As school gets into mid-semester, how many of your kids are struggling with doing the requirements of the PE (wellness) class? If you are frustrated with ways to help and wonder why they struggle, read on … What are the requirements of PE […]
The theme for this week … the implications on adult well-being from being born premature Being born preterm sounds like a rare occurrence. In reality about 10% of you were born early and research shows that can relate to some long-term health implications. The good news is that being physically active is a great antidote […]
The theme for this week … kids and their balance Balance is something we don’t usually think about for children. But when their behavior or effort at school frustrates us, you might consider balance. There is a link. Read on … Poor balance in kids looks like a lot of other things It is well […]