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Keep Resolutions Reasonable
(As appeared in the Spa, 2006 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
New Year’s celebrations are long gone. Hopefully, your resolutions are not. Some of you may already have given up on them, while others may never have even gotten started. Although failed attempts from the past may have caused you to view resolutions as a waste of time, you will find that, through proper planning, success in fulfilling resolutions is not only feasible, but much easier to attain.
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Strength Training and Osteoporosis
(As appeared in the Holiday, 2006 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
Osteoporosis is a disease whereby bone mineral density diminishes, causing bones to be more easily susceptible to fracture. While genetic predisposition is one variable in determining the potential for osteoporosis, it is greatly influenced by diet and activity levels. Through healthful eating and regular, vigorous physical activities, the genetic tendency for this, as well as other ailments, can be minimized.
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Breast Cancer Prevention
(As appeared in the Fall/Winter, 2006 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
More and more American women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. There are a number of risk factors for developing this disease, many (if not most) of which are controllable. Such risk factors are based on day-to-day choices. The best preventive approach is through exercise and proper nourishment; both also help with recovery.
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Warm Weather Warm-Up
(As appeared in the Spa, 2006 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
Warmer weather is upon us. This means an increase in outdoor activities, be it jogging, cycling, in-line skating, golfing, or tennis to name a few. The first thing some will do prior to their preferred activity is warm up … which is good. However, what many inadvertently end up doing, instead, is stretch … which is not good. Confused? Let me explain.
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The Healthy Male
(As appeared in the Summer/Fall, 2006 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
More than ever before, men are concerned about their health, appearance and hygiene. One problem, however, is that with the vast volumes of information readily available, it's difficult to separate fact from fiction. So, here are some basic pointers to help you live more healthfully.
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Couples Fitness
(As appeared in the Winter, 2006 issue of Healthwise magazine.)
Too many times, what starts out as well-intentioned plans for health and fitness turn out to be simply a wish-list, with no actions to follow. For some people, sticking with an exercise program is as easy as wanting to do their own taxes. Some may even consider root canal more appealing.
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