Exercise
We can’t ignore it – we need to exercise! But besides helping manage weight, exercise has a lot of positives – from improving your mood and energy levels, to a better night’s sleep. Most importantly, regular physical activity can help prevent some types of chronic diseases. Speak to your physician to see which exercise plans will work best for you. It’s time to get up, go out, and get physical!
July 21, 20
Even if you love your job, spending 40-plus hours at a desk every week can sometimes lead to more than just a headache; it can also be a pain in the neck, shoulders, back, feet, and eyes. Being chained to your desk starves your extremities of blood, oxygen, and other fluids, resulting in tight muscles and stiff joints. But before reaching for the industrial-size bottle of ibuprofen, try these...
May 24, 201
Touch toes. Downward dog. Breathe. It’s a yoga routine that cancer doctors have prescribed for years without evidence it would do much good. Now the biggest ever scientific study of yoga finds their instincts were right.
While yoga doesn’t cure the disease, its stretching and breathing exercises did improve sleep, reduce dependence on sedatives and help cancer patients resume the routine...
While yoga doesn’t cure the disease, its stretching and breathing exercises did improve sleep, reduce dependence on sedatives and help cancer patients resume the routine...
April 7, 20
After a day of smiling and asking nicely at work, the last thing I feel like doing is navigating the five o’clock rush at the gym. Plus, between eating, sleeping, spending time with friends, and getting my fix of four hours of TV, I seriously lack the time and energy to hoof it to the gym and back. In search of a way to combine my leisure activities with a wallet-friendly plan for toning up and...
March 22, 2
Check out these exercise challenges and solutions:
I am too busy.
Try exercising after school, or pick a time that works best for you each day. It's up to you to make the time and effort.
Exercise bores me.
Try out different activities. Sick of jogging? Try rollerblading. Not interested in lifting weights? Try Pilates (Read an article on Pilates.) You could also schedule different...
March 22, 2
Exercise is an important part of a lifetime of good health! Exercising is also fun and is something you can do with friends. Regular exercise provides both mental and physical health benefits.
Mental health benefits of exercise
One of the great things about exercise is that it can improve your mental health. Regular exercise can help you feel less stressed, can improve your self-esteem...
Mental health benefits of exercise
One of the great things about exercise is that it can improve your mental health. Regular exercise can help you feel less stressed, can improve your self-esteem...
