Anyone who has ever started a program of running and found they simply weren’t motivated enough to continue, joining a running club might be the perfect solution. Solitary training can be boring. It’s also harder to push yourself if the weather is bad, too cold can be as much of a deterrent as too hot. […]
Science has always known there was an important link between the mind and body. For instance, when you feel scared, there are changes made in your body called the fight or flight response. People can pass out or get sick to their stomach when faced with both real an imagined fear, like the fear of […]
When you were a child, it was easy to exercise. Someone yelled tag, tapped you on the shoulder and said, “You’re it.” Game on! The older you get the harder it is to fit exercise into your schedule, but the more important it becomes. Not only does exercise help you look fabulous, it helps boost […]
It’s getting close to the holidays that are celebrated with all types of treats. Many of those are laden with sugar. While eating an occasional treat isn’t bad, too much sugar in your diet is. Added sugar is in all types of foods, including ones you think are healthy. In fact, when manufacturers remove fat […]
The older you get, the more important strength training is. While you might envision young men lifting barbells loaded with weight when you hear the words strength training, it’s important for both men and women of all ages. Once you get past the age of 30, unless you participate in training, you start to lose […]
November 7,2021 A trip to the emergency room sucks. But sometimes what comes later is even worse—the bill for the visit. Like, have you ever opened an ER bill and seen a $30 charge for an aspirin? Even though the same stack of cash in a drugstore could buy you five bottles of the stuff! […]
November 7, 2021 Diabetes takes a toll on more than your body. It’s normal to feel emotional strain—and it’s important to ask for help. With diabetes, you have a lot on your mind. Tracking your blood sugar levels, dosing insulin, planning your meals, staying active—it’s a lot to think about. It can leave you feeling run […]
November 7, 2021 People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Each day, adults pass about a quart and a half of urine through the bladder and out of the body. As people get older, the bladder changes. Visit Bladder Health for Older Adults for more information on how the bladder changes and […]
November 7, 2021 Different people have different symptoms for lung cancer. Some people have symptoms related to the lungs. Some people whose lung cancer has spread to other parts of the body (metastasized) have symptoms specific to that part of the body. Some people just have general symptoms of not feeling well. Most people with […]
November 7, 2021 If you are concerned about getting COPD, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. If you are a smoker, STOP SMOKING. Quitting smoking is the single most important thing a smoker can do to live a longer and healthier life. The American Lung Association has many programs to help you quit for good. […]