Seems like we’ve talked more about avoiding sickness this year than ever. We have all heard many times that we’re supposed to wash hands frequently, stay at a safe distance from other people, and wear masks in public. Don’t do this, we’re told. Don’t go there. But there’s an important part of disease prevention that
Everybody loves summer, right? Even this year, with so much of our routines disrupted, the sunshine and warm weather can lift our spirits and get us engaging in healthy living. Jogging, gardening, hiking, outdoor swimming… the options are endless with the longer days. Summer is also a good time to remind ourselves about some healthy
Obesity among older people is a growing problem in North America, Europe and the entire developed world. Now, amid the coronavirus crisis, it can complicate health even more for the millions of people who are overweight. But one woman in New York City – Ground Zero for Covid-19 in the United States – shows how
How many push-ups can you do? The question makes some people uncomfortable, bringing up memories of awkward PE classes back in school. But the answer could be helpful to getting or keeping you on track for a better future. Fitness pros have been discussing a new study that suggests push-ups can predict heart health. If
While you are quarantined at home, take the time you would have used to commute to your job and exercise instead! Your excuse before may have been a lack of time, but you now have the time you would have spent commuting for exercise. Yes, you may have additional responsibilities like home schooling your kids.
As the governor of Massachusetts issued the Stay at Home Order, the most vulnerable population, our senior citizens, hunkered down and stayed home. Their hope is to remain safe and healthy by doing so. Staying home will hopefully keep them healthy, but this might also come with a side-effect of loneliness. Luckily, modern technologies like
Martin Pazzani grew up skiing and was even a downhill racer in college. But by his mid-40s, he had drifted away from the sport and from fitness in general, having devoted much more time to work. So, the next time he tried to ski, things didn’t go so well. “Skiing when you’re not fit sucks,”
We all like to think we can accomplish things on our own, but sometimes we need others to hold us accountable. I am a very motivated person. I get a lot accomplished. I also realize that since I am working on my own, I need someone to be accountable to. I have belonged to a
The Fall is a great time to get back into a routine of eating healthy and exercising. Why not make a goal and be accountable to reach that goal. Here is a way to make healthy changes in your life and have fun doing it. The Whole Life Challenge (WLC) is a way to achieve
Everyone knows that growing older comes with its challenges. Aches, pains, and occasional forgetfulness can be inconvenient and alarming. However, as we age, the possibility of more serious issues can come into play. As some of you may know, my family has experienced the hardships of Alzheimer’s. Seeing the impact of this form of dementia