What exactly does change it up mean? Well many of us are creatures of habit, we schedule our lives down to the very last minute and many times it will consist of doing the same thing; waking up, working, going to the ...
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. While older adults and young children are at highest risk groups for sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to falls, everyone is at risk.
There are s...
Economists and psychologists have been studying how to crack the code of what compels us to repeatedly do something we don’t always want to do. Here is a strategy to boost your workout motivation. Give Yourself a Real Re...
The heat can be a major drawback for people looking to work out in the summer. If you're not careful, you can end up suffering from a heat-related health condition such as a heat stroke, heat exhaustion or extreme dehydrati...
You may like your regular workout, but if you’ve been following the same patterns for too long, it’s likely the benefits you’re receiving from all of your efforts have significa...
Why does exercise make us feel better, mentally?
Often, people who exercise regularly do it simply because it makes them feel good. Exercise can boost your mood, concentration and alertness. It can even help give...
Wellness can be defined as any behavior, large or small, that contributes to health and vitality. Exercise and healthy eating are wellness, but so is taking a walk with someone, doing an exercise that challenges balance or...
Drink Water! Especially Before Meals
Staying hydrated can have numerous benefits. Some of these include the fact that water has a major effect on both energy level and brain function. Studies show that even mild&...
When you choose healthy behaviors, you can lower your heart disease risk while also preventing other serious chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer.
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Why do we feel the need to set these extreme New Year’s Resolutions, and then beat ourselves up when we fail to reach our unrealistic standards? Goals like, lose 10 pounds in 2 mont...
Christmas is approaching fast, and lots of people not only tend to ruin their usual diets, but they also gain a few extra pounds. Based on studies, the majority of people tend to gain additional weight during...
6 Tips to Get Started with Exercise
1. Get the go-ahead from your healthcare provider. Talk to your primary care physician or endocrinologist before beginning a workout program. This will help you ensure that you are cho...