FRIDAY, June 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore. Yet, a new study suggests that adults who share their beds with a partner […]
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Family doctor’s tips for healthier pregnancy | Health & Fitness
We live in a world where information is readily available. However, when it comes to pregnancy, the information can be overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. Here are the top five physician tips for a healthier pregnancy. 1. Plan your pregnancy. Planned pregnancies are healthier pregnancies. Planning allows for: • […]
FITNESS SPOTLIGHT: Health First Poster Girl for Weight-loss Robyn Russell Eyes Covergirl Prize
Robyn is a full-time Health First Medical Group Patient Services Representative Robyn Russell lost 165 pounds, before at right, and got into terrific shape, after at left. Now, she wants to spread the message by winning the title Ms. Health & Fitness 2022 – and it’s an internet popularity contest. […]
National Senior Health and Fitness Day 2022: From Staying Active to Taking Proper Rest, 5 Easy Tips for Senior Citizens To Stay Fit
National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated every year on the last Wednesday of May. This year, National Senior Health and Fitness Day 2022 will fall on May 25. National senior health and fitness day is the largest health and fitness movement for seniors in the U.S. the common goal […]
Want to get leaner, fitter, stronger? Try these health tips from fitness experts | Health
An old fitness adage says – “If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got” and when it comes to health, that is something we all strive to do and some of us are already working on it over years. We all want […]
6 Ways to Draw Fitness Boundaries When Your Home Is Also Your Gym
By focusing on what exercise brings to the table, rather than what it needs to atone for, you set yourself up for long-term sustainability and moderation in exercise, says Dr. Perelman. “When we’re exercising because it’s enjoyable, it can be much easier to avoid over-exercising, because that usually comes from […]
5 Tips to Create a Fitness Routine That Supports Your Mental and Emotional Health
Practicing breathing, finding your “why” and engaging in exercise you enjoy can all better your mental health. Image Credit: PeopleImages/iStock/GettyImages We all know regular physical activity comes with plenty of good-for-you-benefits, including a longer lifespan, a reduction in the risk of health issues (such as heart disease, diabetes and even […]
Save the Date – Senior Health and Fitness Day is May 25
This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own. The Gateway Family YMCA will join an estimated 1,000 local groups nationwide to celebrate the 29th Anniversary of National Senior Health & Fitness Day (NSHFD) on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, along with the assistance […]
For Better Health, Try Fitness From the Inside Out
When I first started writing about health more than 20 years ago, my columns mostly focused on the physical body: A healthy diet, exercise and screening for disease were regular topics. But over the years, the health lessons that have stayed with me haven’t been about physical change. The biggest […]
Reset Your Post Easter Fitness Goals With These Tips
Easter is a time of the year when many of us get to take a few days off work and spend some important time with family and friends but, with a relaxed schedule, it is also a time when we tend to indulge in too much food and drink. For […]