Tag: exercise
Are You Among the 25 Percent?
In a recent article in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, it was revealed that less than 25 percent of Americans actively exercise the recommended 30 minutes or more daily...
Why 10,000 Steps a Day Is Important for Everyone
Ever since Jack LaLanne first broadcast his fitness show (while swimming back and forth across San Francisco Bay) and Jane Fonda videos urged us...
4 Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas
The holidays can be a time when it is tempting to give some of the most decadent and unhealthy gifts possible. However, if you...
What Would You Do for 5 More Years of Life?
In a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers found that even a moderate amount of physical activity can add years...
Invest In Yourself: Stop Making Excuses Today!
"Want to know if you're committed to something? Take a look at how much money you're willing to spend on it." -Larry Winget, NY...
Exercise Boosts Gray Matter to Help Fight Off Brain Disorders
While we might not think about the health of our brain and mind when we are exercising, recent research reveals that regular physical activity...
3 Ways to Naturally Boost Dopamine – Plus 3 Ways You...
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a major role in mental health. It is naturally produced in your brain and adrenal glands and is...
Intense Aerobics Improves Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
As Green Bay Packers' coach Vince Lombardi once said: "Practice doesn't make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect." Today, neurologists can explain exactly what the...
Should I Exercise When I Am Sick?
When our body seems to betray us and we get sick, what do we do about exercise? A common concern – and something that tends to happen more as winter approaches.
Pool Exercises Boost Circulation and Soothe Joint Pain
If you suffer from obesity, joint pain, or arthritis you may want to consider doing your exercises in water. In fact, even if you...