“You can’t change your genes, but you can change your lifestyle,”
Category: Exercise
Each morning our alarm rings to let us know it is time to go to our daily water aerobics class. Once I am in the pool and working out, I […]
Taking Steps to Prevent Breast Cancer
Category: Exercise
We all know friends and family affected by breast cancer. In fact, about 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12.4%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her […]
The Difference a Swimming Pool Can Make in a Child’s Life
Category: Exercise
Growing up as a chubby child has made me realize the importance of recognizing childhood obesity. Since September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month I wanted to emphasize the devasting effects […]
Let’s Lose Those Holiday Pounds!
Category: Exercise
For many of us that eggnog at the neighbors, holiday cookies galore, potlucks, more food gifts, more parties, more everything have taken a toll. Many of us choose weight […]
Fighting the Aging Process
Category: Exercise
For the past few years I have found myself following a pretty sedentary lifestyle and as a result I have been feeling very fatigued at the slightest bit of walking, […]
The New Disease…..Sitting
Category: Exercise
I sit a lot during the day and so does my husband. In fact I find when we do get out and begin walking about it takes more effort – […]
The New Miracle Drug…..Exercise!
Category: Exercise
Growing up my family did not “do” exercise. We never went on walks, mountain climbed or rode bikes (we lived on a steep hill and I was fearful to try). […]