Want to live longer? Check out these studies
Let’s face it: we’re all getting older. From the onslaught of ads for creams to erase the visible signs of aging, to the surprising snap, crackle and pop noises our bodies begin to make, to […]
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7 Safe indoor hikes because ticks and mosquitoes suck
Last week I awoke to the sight of a doe and her fawn frolicking in our backyard. My initial reaction was, ‘Oh, how adorable’ but once they disappeared into the woods, I exclaimed, “Now even […]
Announcing an innovative new exercise recliner
The government and health care associations constantly encourage us to exercise to improve our health. It has been tough to sustain motivation when our recliners offer us a soft place to fall, after an exhausting day working at sedentary […]
Summertime and the livin’ is queasy?
We all know that summer is an easier time, especially for northerners who cope with severe winters. During this most beautiful time of the year, how can I find the livin’ queasy? One plausible explanation is […]
Answering Life’s Questions
Should I sock away money for retirement? Should I stay on my diet? Should I exercise? Should I take the vacation? Should I buy the dream house? These are the questions I ask myself […]
I aced my physical exam and you can too
While most of the world was busy making summer vacation plans, I was in the throes of cramming for my physical exam. It’s not like I don’t know a year in advance that this annual assessment […]
I Recently Joined a Health Club. Eventually, I Might Even Try Using It.
I’m a little discouraged. You see, about six months ago, I joined a health club with all the latest fitness equipment. But in all that time, I have hardly lost any weight. And by “hardly” […]
Forget about Low-Impact Aerobics. Try the latest fitness craze: No-Impact Yoga
In my younger years, I used to jog five miles a day, do 50 sit-ups each morning, and row 15 miles to work. I was a nationally recognized fitness expert and author of the best […]
Fitness T-Shirt Motivation
I’ve gone to my fitness center once in the last six months. Considering my monthly membership fee, my gym card is the most expensive photo ID I own. I sit on the ab crunching machine, […]
The Realist’s Workout
At first blush, it seemed like my boss had done me a huge favor by letting me off early last week. What a great opportunity. I could catch up on some errands, do some banking […]