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Anyone who exercises, and who sleeps, has heard the canard that it's a bad idea to exercise before trying to go to sleep. That canard can seem to have a lot of common sense to it. On its face, the state of working out seems like the precise opposite of the state of being asleep. The actual research is mixed on the subject. There's no doubt that working out has effects that don't seem conducive to a...
March 4, 2022
Do you want to help your body burn calories more efficiently all day long? Yes, you can boost your routine and be even more productive starting today. Here are 5 habits that can improve your morning - and - your body, and help you burn at least an extra 310 calories every day! - 1. Eat Breakfast - Although you may have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you might not realize...
September 14, 2021
Our health can often feel like a delicate balancing act, and at times, we may not even be aware when we’ve done something to tip the scales into imbalance or disease. Infections, autoimmune diseases and sometimes cancer can hit us even when we feel like we’re doing everything right. Or, maybe, the connections just aren’t clear. Well, a recent Swedish -study- suggests physical fitness levels could play...
September 5, 2021
When it hurts to move, exercise is usually the last thought on our minds. Inflammation, especially when it’s chronic, can affect nearly every aspect of someone's life, and it can make starting any fitness routine seem nearly impossible. However, exercising more might help us reduce inflammation levels. Which may feel counterintuitive to anyone with a stiff or achy body. If it hurts to move, it makes...
July 12, 2021
Science indicates that breastfeeding is healthy for babies (and their moms). From breast cancer risk reduction for mom to a thriving infant, breastfeeding is a great way to promote health. But as it turns out, there may be -additional- benefits when a -nursing mother- does one additional thing: exercise! Here's why. Exercise and Breast Milk Quality - When mothers exercise during pregnancy, -they help...
July 2, 2021
Chronic pain can be utterly debilitating, but since life goes on it's vital to come up with ways to manage the pain while getting on with things. If the pain can’t be cured, adjusting to it and using methods (which vary by individual) to reduce it may contribute to a higher quality of life. Here are six ways to help some live better with chronic pain. 1. Reduce Life Stress - Stress has been proven...
June 21, 2021
As each year passes, the body’s metabolism naturally declines. That, combined with hormone fluctuations and lifestyle changes or slowing down due to things like arthritis can mean extra -pounds- really start to pile on. Or maybe you weren't really concerned with your weight because mid-life was packed with kids and a hectic life but now as you slow down a little those extra pounds really start to cause...
June 10, 2021
Remember the days of playing dodgeball or jumping rope on the school playground? That was probably many years ago. But what if we told you that play should still be an essential part of your life? Let's look at why it's important and also how to bring it back. Play Boosts Brain Function - Playing a game or roleplaying forces your brain to think differently than it's used to. As an adult, we slip into...
February 26, 2021
Exercise is crucial to a healthy lifestyle for adults of all ages. After the age of 40, though, it's time to develop, if we haven't already, a proactive strategy for healthy aging. This should include both cardiovascular activity and strength training. But what does that look like, really? Before hitting the gym or heading outside, it's helpful to have a game plan for accomplishing health goals — and...
October 23, 2020
How much do you know about fitness? It's one of those things that's always around and we think we know a lot about, but when you look a little deeper you realize that much of hat we think we know may be myth or assumption. We’ve put together some interesting exercise facts that may surprise you. Stretching Before a Workout May Be Useless - Most people believe it's essential to stretch and warm-up before...
September 16, 2020