For many of you who asked whether your exercise is contributing to a healthier immune system, the answer is YES! At the same time that exercise is making your brain healthier and your heart stronger, it’s also reducing your risk of stroke and dementia. There are a lot of pluses when it comes to exercise….
We’ve all done it — set a New Year’s fitness resolution and given it up after a few weeks or months. But have you ever stopped to consider why you gave up? Most likely it was because your goal was either too lofty or not well defined. Next time you set a fitness goal, make…
For 45% of us New Year’s resolutions are a real thing. Unfortunately, only about 8% actually reach their goal each year. Historically gyms experience about a 25% increase in membership in January. However, by mid-February attendance is back to normal. But, there are some simple things you can do to increase your chance of success….
Yes, I get it. You’ve got a ton of things to do. Exercise is the last thing on your list every day. But that’s not the way it should be. If you don’t take care of yourself, if you become incapacitated or worse, who will do all those important things you do every day? See…
If you think you’re too busy to exercise, think again. Exercise will add years to your life. It’s been proven. Those additional years will be higher quality. You will be more likely to remain active and independent. Isn’t that what you want? If not, stop reading. Don’t misunderstand me. I get it. Sometimes 24 hours…
Commit yourself to getting healthier this year — day by day. No matter which step you need to work on, technology can help you get where you want to go. Some of you are high tech, others are low tech. Still others are somewhere in between. Which are you? No matter, there are gadgets and…
Sitting around may seem like a relaxing way to pass several hours. And working at a desk job all day might seem to be easier on your body than a job that calls for strenuous activity. But, although sitting for short periods can provide rest for your muscles, new studies show that people who sit…
If you’re here on my Say No To Stroke! site you know my primary goal is to show you what you can do to reduce your risk of stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. But it’s really more than that. It’s about “anti-aging”. Well, that’s not quite right. I know “anti-aging” is a thing right now, but…
Did you start the year with New Year’s Resolutions? Many of us set goals to take better care of ourselves, get healthier, lose weight, eat better, manage our time, pray/meditate daily, stop cursing at fellow drivers, etc. Health goals in particular appear at the top of lists year after year. Why? Because they’re important to…
Walking is a great exercise, and as in many exercises, one of the most important pieces of equipment is the right shoe. It needs to support your efforts and help protect your feet and joints. Here are a few top tips on how to get a good fit and buy the right walking shoe. Get…