BE FIT “Can’t afford to get fit” is one of the top excuses people give when asked why they don’t exercise. That’s about as logical as saying, “I can’t drive because I can’t afford a Mercedes.” Here are penny-wise ways to get fit from University of Alberta exercise experts: * Walk. Most people walk 4,000 […]
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BE FIT You’re hearing more about sports-related concussions. Why? Because there are simply more of them. Like 3 million each year, says the CDC. Does anyone suspected of having a concussion need a CT or MRI scan right away? Dr. Howard Derman, director of the Methodist Concussion Center in Houston, explains. While there is damage
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SELF-CARE CORNER Sitting for extended periods can raise the chances of developing cancer even for people who exercise regularly, says recent research. In response to these findings, fitness experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center share advice on how to get moving in minutes. “Taking just one- to two-minute breaks from sitting
BE FIT So you want to be physically active, but something is holding you back. Figure out what’s standing in your way, and then clear a path because you can make regular physical activity part of your life, says the government’s Weight-control Information Network (WIN). Excuse #1: I’m too busy to exercise because I have
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BE FIT Think of your next exercise workout as a “fun run” or as a well-deserved break, and you’ll eat less afterward. By thinking of it as exercise or as a workout, you’ll later eat more dessert and snacks to reward yourself. These new findings from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab involved two studies
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BE FIT We know exercise improves our health and well-being. So why do so many of us struggle to get and stay active? Maybe we need to look at exercise in a different way. Look at it as something you want to do for yourself and not as a chore or something you have to
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BE FIT Tis the season to-get active. Here are a few activities and steps suggested by the government’s “Let’s Move” initiative for active families: * Give children toys that encourage physical activity such as balls, kites, and jump ropes. * Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity. * Limit
BE FIT Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that engages the mind and body. There are many different forms of yoga, and the type you choose should suit your health and fitness goals. Check out these more popular types of yoga. Hatha Hatha yoga is a general term for any type of yoga. But in
BE FIT Regular exercise can help with the joint pain and stiffness of arthritis. But, many older adults with arthritis aren’t getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise. Exercise can be painful for those who aren’t used to being active. But over time, not exercising can cause even more pain and stiffness, creating
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BE FIT You probably know that exercise has many health benefits. It can reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. But, did you know it can also help your mental health? Studies have shown that regular exercise such as walking can improve your mood, according to the American Psychological Association.
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