Exercise is the best medicine, but it’s more than that. Any activity heals. When we move, we thrive with every beat of our hearts.
Finding a hobby, passion or form of creative expression can bring more fun, and purpose to your life. But did you know, it can also be extremely helpful to your heart health? One study in Japan looked at 56,381 adults aged 45-74 years. It divided these individuals into the non-hobby, having a hobby, and… Continue reading Having A Hobby Improves Your Happiness and Health
Welcome to Step 2 of our 10 Steps to Heart Health series. Okay, this is my favorite topic. I am so excited to tell you everything there is to know about exercise, (Don’t cringe -Please don’t cringe.) Just please hear me out. Exercise is not intuitive. What I mean by that is when I say… Continue reading Lace Up Your Sneakers and Move
Did you know that 1 in 4 people will have a stroke in their lifetime, and the scariest part is, it can happen to anyone—including me. I survived a carotid artery dissection and stroke, and the experience has taught me the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle to reduce the risk of these types of… Continue reading Can Regular Exercise Lower Your Risk of Stroke?
Yoga is an ancient practice that is still widely practiced today. Although its roots are in spiritual mindfulness, yoga has also become popular for its physical benefits. In recent years, research has suggested that yoga can be beneficial to your heart health as well. The Physical Benefits of Yoga Yoga is a form… Continue reading Yoga for a Healthy Heart
Sedentariness is being seated and otherwise physically inactive for extended periods of time; it’s increasingly becoming a norm in many societies. Many of us work either in an office or at home mostly in the confines of our chairs. Work bogs us down and before you know it, hours have gone by without taking any… Continue reading Sedentary Lifestyle Is Denting Your Health
Strength training can improve heart, bone, and general health, especially for women after menopause. Disclaimer: If you have any medical questions or concerns, please contact your healthcare provider. This article contains information from peer-reviewed research, medical societies, and governmental agencies; however, this article is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For… Continue reading Strength Training for Heart Health, Bone Health, and Menopause
Staying young. Staying vital. Staying healthy. I have never heard anyone ever say that growing old was easy or that while growing old, they wanted to feel, well…. older. Growing old is a blessing. It means we are aging, as we should, but how we get there is another story. Do we want to age… Continue reading Growing out with Vitality and Grace
We’ve all heard the saying “one size fits all.” But is that really true? When it comes to our health and preventive care, the answer is a resounding no. What works for one person may not work for another. That’s why it’s so important to tailor our approach to health and wellness specifically for us… Continue reading One Size Does Not Fit All
Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your overall health, but did you know that it can also reduce your risk of heart disease? In fact, according to the American Heart Association, women who get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity on most days have a lower risk… Continue reading The Link Between Exercise and Women’s Heart Disease
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is a tool that is commonly used to estimate body fat. It is calculated by dividing a person’s weight in kilograms by their height in meters squared. BMI can be used for both adults and children. However, there are some limitations to this tool that you should be aware of.… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of BMI
