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Woman Exercising With Rope — Do you hate exercising? Have you ever wondered what that workout does for you? Is it ever worth all the sweat? You always hear people say you need to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, but is that even true? What happens when you work up a sweat? […]

What Exactly Does Exercise Do?

October 24, 2023 in Health tagged #healthytips / #selfcare / #selfhelp / exercise / Exercising / Family / health / WhydoIneedtoexercise by Vohny Figueroa

Man at the doctor's office getting their blood pressure checked — When was the last time you went to the doctor? Did they check your blood pressure? Did they put that contraption that squeezes your arm on you? A sphygmomanometer, better known as a blood pressure cuff, works like this: Medical professionals place the cuff on the arm and inflate it until […]

What Is High Blood Pressure?

September 5, 2023 in Health tagged eat healthy / exercise / high blood pressure / hypertension / stop smoking by Vohny Figueroa

risks of sitting too long — Is Prolonged Sitting Unhealthy? Many of you have probably heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking.” But what makes sitting comparable to a habit known to cause many diseases, chronic health conditions, and death? The body needs rest, plus sitting is relaxing! Some people can’t relax without sitting. However, […]

Prolonged Sitting: What Are The Risks?

October 3, 2021 in Health / life tagged Disease Prevention / exercise / health risks / healthy body / mental health by Brittany Herring

Exercising while pregnant — Exercising While Pregnant May Benefit Babies Lung Function It’s no secret that exercising daily is an essential part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Having a regular exercise routine brings many benefits to one’s physical health, emotional stability, mental state, and even physical appearance. But how can daily exercise be beneficial […]

Exercise During Pregnancy Shows Improved Infant Lung Function

September 29, 2021 in Health / life tagged exercise / healthy body / pediatrics / pregnancy / women's health by Brittany Herring

cardiac rehabilitation — Dealing with heart disease is no joke! As if having a chronic condition wasn’t enough on its own– suffering from heart disease can be detrimental to one’s mental health, social life, physical endurance, and self-esteem. Luckily, there is a way to combat that. Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an outpatient program […]

What is a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program?

August 18, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged exercise / health risks / healthy habits / heart disease / preventative care by Kayla Gonzalez

Walking has many health benefits. — Walking for Health Walking offers a wide variety of health benefits. It may seem too easy an exercise to have such a big impact on your health, but it really is that simple. Walking may help you increase your energy, boost your mental health, and improve your heart health, among […]

Walking Into Better Health

August 8, 2021 in Health tagged exercise / healthy body / lifestyle tips / travel / Wellness by Cali Naughton

Exercise provides benefits for depression and mental health. — Fighting Melancholy with Movement Can exercise impact your mental health? Research has revealed that exercise could play an instrumental role in bettering our mental health. With depression being the leading cause of disability worldwide, experts are recommending the use of exercise to help mitigate the issue. But why? Interestingly, when […]

Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health

July 28, 2021 in Health / life tagged depression / exercise / healthy mind / mental health / therapy by Cali Naughton

Core strength is the intrinsic foundation for safe and effective activity. Photo by Szabolcs Toth on Unsplash. — Starting from the bottom… When I got my first job out of college, I had a special opportunity to work with a personal trainer at my local fitness center. Our sessions were an hour a week, and much like my actual college experience, came with lots and lots of homework. […]

Why Is it So Important to Have a Strong Core?

July 11, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged exercise / healthy body / healthy habits / lifestyle tips by Cristin Dickey

exercising — There are endless benefits that come from remaining active. This is especially true for the elderly. If you are reaching the later years in your life, you should add exercise to your daily routine. Four Types of Exercise There are four main types of exercises that the elderly can implement, […]

The Importance of Seniors Exercising

May 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged aging well / exercise / healthy habits by Kayla Gonzalez

Having good intentions is rarely enough to overcome the value-action gap. Photo by Alex Green on Pexels. — Mind the Value-Action Gap With the middle of the year approaching, it’s time we all take stock and evaluate our progress on the resolutions we made at the start of 2021. If you’re like me, progress has been… slow coming. Despite having strong convictions and clear, reasonable goals, even my […]

The Value-Action Gap: Why You’re Coming Short of Your Goals ...

May 20, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged exercise / Health Goals / healthy mind / mental health by Cristin Dickey