The theme for this week … Concerned about brain health? Yes, me too! I’ve been adding more strength training to my fitness routine. Muscle and activity have an impact on your brain health. Read on … Brain and muscle — the connection Turns out what is good for the body is also good for the […]
The theme for this week … Sometimes a simple act can have a big impact. That is true with health and longevity too. A recent study looked at simply taking the stairs on a daily basis. What they found was mind-blowing! Read on … Stairs for the WIN! In many regions of the US and […]
The theme for this week … I wrote several articles about the importance of strength training for our metabolic and bone health earlier this year. You can reference them here. The reality of adopting best practices can be a challenge, especially when you have pain or restricted range-of-motion. How can you lift weights when you […]
The theme for this week … Recently I shared about the benefits of exercise on cancer survivorship, cancer treatment, and cancer prevention. In the background though, we need to remember the supporting role of caregivers! How can exercise support their well-being? Read on … Caring for the caregiver! It’s crucial to prioritize self-care as a […]
The theme for this week … Recently I shared about the benefits of exercise on cancer survivorship and the benefits of exercise during treatment. This week, the focus is on the role of exercise with cancer prevention. Exercise can be so important to overall physical and mental health, including the prevention of cancer. Read on […]
The theme for this week … Recently I shared about the benefits of exercise on cancer survivorship. (If you missed it, check the post out here.) This week the focus is on exercise during cancer treatment. Exercise can be so important to overall physical and mental health during cancer treatment. It is significant enough that […]
The Theme for this Week … A bevy of research has been published in recent years on the topic of exercise and cancer including prevention, treatment impacts, and survivorship. The topic is personal for me as my son (pictured) recently celebrated his birthday, 22 years after being diagnosed with leukemia. Beginning with survivorship, let’s dig […]
The theme for this week … You may be wondering how to add recently discussed strength and balance recommendations into your daily life. It can be a challenge, so here are some tips to building new habits. Read on … Creating new habits — how? Yes, frequent readers have now learned that you should be […]
The theme for this week … Bones and aging. If you’ve had a DEXa scan and were told you are losing bone your physician may only have you begin taking a new med. Exercise can also play a key role in your bone health. How? Read on … Bone health 101 Let’s take a step […]
The theme for this week … Muscles and aging. Vibrant strong muscles are important for strength, balance, metabolism, and how we feel about ourselves. Do you know how to best target your strength training? This week we turn to research to provide some guidance. Read on … Muscle, the foundation of our being! Muscles are […]