What is going on with women’s health is both worse and better than you may think. We can do something about the situation and it starts with education. Bad News The two leading causes of death in women are still heart disease and cancer. Almost a quarter of women will die of heart disease and […]
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Mistake #1: Setting an unrealistic exercise schedule Your enthusiasm to get quick results can be a double-edged sword when you are new to exercise or after returning from a long hiatus. Excited, your mind commits to your goal. Your mind’s eye sees the results. Your internal voice says, “This time, I will succeed.” After a […]
Read MoreAre you newly determined to get more exercise this year? You may think joining a gym is just what you need. But consider whether a “big-box” gym is the best choice for you. Big-box gym attendance: dismal In January 2012, 80% of people who joined a gym stopped attending within 5 months. Year long […]
Read MoreAlzheimer’s disease (AD) is a scary prospect. We can’t cure AD but prevention is possible. A recent UCLA landmark study showed increasing physical activity increases the size (or gray matter volume) of key brain regions. Increasing physical activity improved regions related to memory, hearing, sensory integration, problem solving, judgement, language and emotions. Study participants experiencing […]
Read MoreThe foam roller has become a ubiquitous tool for stretching and relieving pain caused by trigger points (those tender, knotty areas in a muscle that “squeal” if you roll over them with a foam roller). Your IT band is a thick set of fibers that runs along the outside of your leg – from your […]
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