Summer brings rest, relaxation and fun, but it can also be a time of increased risk for our hearts. Extreme heat may increase incidents of cardiac arrest, and an average of 33 drownings occur in the U.S. each day, one-third of which are fatal. Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA] occur in… Continue reading The Importance of Summer Safety
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The Dangers of Summer Drinking
Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcoholic beverages. But in light of the coronavirus pandemic as well as the negative consequences associated with drinking, it is particularly important this summer to take measures to protect your own… Continue reading The Dangers of Summer Drinking
Why Exercisers in their 40s and 50s Should “Agercise” Their Workouts
Sprains and strains are painful, but avid exercisers often see them as little more than a nuisance. I call them something else: a blessing. It’s a wake-up call. It’s your body whispering rather than shouting at you. These injuries are warnings that if you keep doing what you’re doing, you could do major damage. We… Continue reading Why Exercisers in their 40s and 50s Should “Agercise” Their Workouts
How to Conquer Knee Pain
Standing up slowly, maybe with a little sigh or grunt? No one wants to admit to such a thing. Joints do wear out as we age, but there are things you can do to keep your knees healthy longer. Joint pain stems from osteoarthritis (OA), a condition marked by the breakdown of cartilage – the… Continue reading How to Conquer Knee Pain
Have a Great Spring Workout
By the time spring rolls around we’re all itching to get outside and escape the cold weather. It’s finally time to take a break from the stuffy, sweaty and over-crowded gyms we’ve been cooped up in all winter long and take advantage of all Mother Nature has to offer so we can switch up our… Continue reading Have a Great Spring Workout
Great Workouts for Women Over 40
Hitting 40 is a milestone… that can wreak havoc on your body! Even the most dedicated gym diva may feel that her body parts, which were once as tight as a washboard, have headed south, and we don’t mean for an island getaway. Physical changes, which often occur between 40 and 65, include loss of… Continue reading Great Workouts for Women Over 40
Ten Tips to Get You Going At Home, Work and Play
Experts recommend that you get at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week. Although that might seem overwhelming, you can reach that goal by breaking it down into smaller steps. Here, from the ChooseMyPlate program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are strategies to get you going. Take 10 Do at least 10 minutes of… Continue reading Ten Tips to Get You Going At Home, Work and Play
Sun and Water Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is a season when outdoor activity increases. Unfortunately, so can the number of skin cancers. There are more cases of skin cancer each year than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancers combined. In fact, of the seven most common cancers, melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is the only type of cancer… Continue reading Sun and Water Safety Tips for Summer
Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets
They key to having a healthy body, a sharp mind and a thriving career for nearly a century? Pursue your true-life passion after 60! That’s exactly what acclaimed author Dr. Alma Bond did. At 92 years old, she has written 22 books in the last 25 years, including her latest, Hillary Rodham Clinton: On The… Continue reading Alma Bond: Her 90-Plus Health Secrets