More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released in January 2022 by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) For these maps, physical inactivity for adults is defined as not participating in any physical activities outside of… Continue reading How Active Are We?
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How to Handle Dry Skin
Dry skin can be annoying or uncomfortable, and it’s important to figure out the root cause of the condition. The American Academy of Dermatology says that dry skin may be due in some cases to an underlying medical condition, such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, or kidney disease. Without treatment for the condition, both your dry… Continue reading How to Handle Dry Skin
More Steps Per Day Linked to Significant Reductions in Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
Middle-aged people who walked the most steps-per-day over an average of 9 years had a 43% lower risk of diabetes and a 31% lower risk of high blood pressure, compared to those with the fewest steps, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific… Continue reading More Steps Per Day Linked to Significant Reductions in Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
How to Hit the Mall (Walking)
If you’ve ever wanted to start walking the mall, not just shop there, these tips from Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging, will get you started: Walking is great exercise, and walking in the mall is second only to walking in neighborhoods in popularity. Malls are great places to walk because they provide… Continue reading How to Hit the Mall (Walking)
Coffee, Your Genes, and Serious Illnesses
Pour yourself another cup: new research from the University of Copenhagen and Herlev and Gentofte Hospital shows that coffee has nothing to do with developing “lifestyle diseases” such as obesity and diabetes. The researchers also said that genes play a role in how much coffee we drink. The study was published in the Journal of… Continue reading Coffee, Your Genes, and Serious Illnesses
Coffee May Help Reduce Erectile Dysfunction
Good news for men who drink coffee: two to three cups a day will reduce your chances of erectile dysfunction, according to researchers from Men who drink the equivalent caffeine level of two to three cups of coffee a day are less likely to have erectile dysfunction (ED), according to researchers from The University of… Continue reading Coffee May Help Reduce Erectile Dysfunction
The Benefits of Meditation and Waking Up
Waking Up is a daily morning meditation that helps you tap into your inner source of strength and wisdom. These quiet minutes establish your intention to be present and mindful throughout the day. This morning meditation helps to calm, center, and empower you as you establish a peaceful state of mind. It enables you to… Continue reading The Benefits of Meditation and Waking Up
Four Ways to Avoid the February Exercise Slump
If you’re finding lacing up your exercise shoes tougher by the day, it’s time to rekindle those fires and make sure you keep smashing out those workouts. Here are four tips from top trainer Julia Buckley to get you back on track. Re-tune your motivation When people tell me they’re no longer motivated I get… Continue reading Four Ways to Avoid the February Exercise Slump