Let’s face it. Parents juggle a lot from day to day! And yet that feeling of going nonstop might not involve much of the healthy movement that our bodies and minds actually need to stay strong. So it’s important for families to make time to be active together. A little added movement throughout the day […]
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a training system of high-intensity cardio intervals interspersed by active recovery intervals. “High intensity” is relative and is based on your own abilities. On a scale of 1-10 of perceived intensity (1 being no effort, 10 being highest intensity that you can imagine), high intensity would fall at a […]
Getting Started with a Walking Program Choose a time during the day that you can fit in a short walk, whether it is in the morning, during lunch, in the evening, or a combination of all three. After a few walks, increase the amount of time you spend on the walk, your pace, and the […]
We spend a lot of time, energy and effort in medicine treating advanced chronic diseases rather than preventing illness from developing or progressing in the first place. While an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, a pound of prevention is worth a ton of cure. The main determinant of health outcomes and […]
When was the last time you exercised? The Effect of Fitness on the Brain There is well documented research that physical exercise has protective effects against metabolic and cardiovascular disease. Recently, the effects of exercise and the benefits to healthy brain aging has received more attention as well. The exact mechanisms for how and under […]
When was the last time you worked out while angry? For most people, exercise improves your health and can provide relief from anger and other emotional stressors…but what if you’re already at high risk for cardiovascular disease? According to a study published in the journal of the American Heart Association (AHA), experiencing anger/emotional upset or heavy physical […]
As they grab their uniforms, cleats, rackets, helmets, sneakers, etc… make sure your kids grab healthy snacks to keep their energy high and their minds nourished. And, if you’re the parent in charge of snacks, it’s important to bring something that will keep all the kids moving! Here’s a list of go-to snacks that will […]
Bariatric surgery is a surgical procedure to help patients lose weight, reduce the risk of life threatening conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, and improve the overall quality of life. Weight loss surgery is not a cure for obesity. It is, however, a powerful tool to help you jump-start your weight loss and begin […]
The Washington Post recently published an article that provides suggestions on how to use technology to get or stay healthier in 2012. Some solutions are as simple as a Smartphone app and some are as complicated as genomic analysis. Either way, it is an interesting read and may offer some easy ideas to help 2012 be […]
The weather is getting colder and for many this means an excuse not to exercise. But the weather in your living room or at the gym is always ideal for a no-excuses workout. You may also have access to fitness tools you didn’t even know you had. Here are just a few suggestions to help […]
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