Exercise & Fitness

1. Fall Alert: Reduce Your Risk of Falls

   Each year, more than 1.8 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with, among other things, stairs, bathtubs, furniture, and rugs/carpeting.  Thousands of these injuries are related to falls.  In … Continue

2. Finding Balance with Diabetes

   Diabetes.  Nearly 24 million Americans have it.  A quarter of them don’t even know it.  If it is ignored, diabetes can be serious.  Very serious.  Kris Freeman knows just how serious. An incredible athlete, an Olympian cross-country … Continue

3. Proper Stretching Prevents Injuries

   More and more people are picking up running as an exercise.  However, don’t forget the importance of proper stretching! Stretching increases flexibility and may help to prevent injuries and strains, as well as to reduce post-training soreness.  … Continue

4. Tips for boosting vitality

   Don’t fall for the myth that aging automatically means you’re not going to feel good anymore. It is true that aging involves physical changes, but it doesn’t have to mean discomfort and disability. While not all illness … Continue

5. Tips for exercising as you age

   Many older adults don’t exercise. However, exercise is vital for healthy aging. It helps you maintain your strength and agility, gives your mental health a boost, and can even help diminish chronic pain. Whether you are generally … Continue

6. STRESS….ME?

   What happens when you are stressed out? Your body goes into “flight or fight” mode. Without getting too technical, there are actual physical changes that take place;  your heart and blood pressure increase, your blood gets rerouted … Continue

7. Eat Right to Work Out Better

   Knowing what to eat can be as important as your workout – without nagging hunger pains, abdominal cramps and premature exhaustion. Skipping a meal, especially before a workout is not a good idea. Your body is depleted … Continue