What are the Health Benefits of Walking?
A regular walking routine can take you places…like the intersection of health and wellness. (As seen in the Sun City West Independent.) Comedian Ellen DeGeneres once said “My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was 60. She’s 97 now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.” Humor is good for our health but even better is a brisk daily walk. Here are […]
What Should You Weigh?
Figuring out what the scale should say, not what you want it to, is worth the trouble By Lorie A. Parch for Next Avenue You probably have the number in your head right now. Most of us do. It’s the weight you’d like to weigh, if you had your druthers. It may be a long-ago […]
How Can I Manage or Prevent “Old People” Illnesses?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, May 13, 2015 This is a tough question so I am going to defer to “the” expert in all matters pertaining to general health and well-being. I’m talking about the proverbial mom. Mothers know that following these simple guidelines can lead to health and happiness. 1. Make new friends, but keep the old: Study after […]
What is Tai Chi and What are its Health Benefits?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, May 6, 2015 Tai chi is an ancient martial art that has survived for centuries because of its many health benefits. It focuses on slow movement and deep breathing, designed to integrate the mind and body into one. Tai chi teachers demonstrate a gentle series of flowing, circular movements, which class members imitate. It’s non-competitive, easy to […]
Stretch Out and De-Stress with Restorative Yoga
Passive, slow movements performed in low light bring deep relaxation By Patricia Corrigan for Next Avenue Creaky joints? Sore muscles? Got that crunchy, “short” feeling that comes with arthritis and plagues people who sit a lot, either at work, in front of the TV or on the floor with grandkids? Restorative yoga can make […]
Can Stress Be Harmful to our Health?
ASK THE EXPERT – As seen in the Surprise Independent, April 29, 2015 While a certain amount of stress can be beneficial, when it motivates us to perform well in an athletic competition or to meet a deadline, often stress is negative. And everyone has stress. Whether it’s related to work, finances, family, personal health or other factors, stress is a frequent and […]
4 Things You Can Fix About Your Aging Body
You can’t turn back time, but you can undo some of the damage done By Denise Logeland for Next Avenue Most of the time, we should hold on to our wallets (and our dignity) when someone tells us we can look and feel younger — unless that someone is Dr. Daniel Neides, medical director of the […]
Three Diets that Don’t Bite
Feeling hungry? Dash on over to the Mediterranean Café for a bowl of TLC. There probably is a restaurant called the Mediterranean Café somewhere in the world, and maybe they actually serve a dish called TLC. In reality, I made it up as a way to highlight three evidence-based diets known for their health benefits. […]
Quick Study: The Latest on Vitamin D and Dementia
New research shows a clear link, plus 3 ways to get more D Guest post by Laine Bergeson for Next Avenue Older adults who are severely vitamin D deficient have a 122 percent increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology. The research team, lead by Dr. David Llewellyn at the University of […]
TLC Makes the Heart Grow Stronger in More Ways Than One
By Rhonda Zonoozi and Tracy Garrett Ah, February: when our thoughts turn to showering our Valentines with tender loving care. We don’t mean to play down Valentine’s Day and mushy, heartfelt love, but when was the last time you gave some TLC to that fist-sized, super pump in your chest? Without our hearts — working […]
