The coronavirus disease has swept through the nation and has forced the majority, if not all, to adapt to each of our own new “normal.” From businesses to education to families, and most importantly, our health, COVID-19 has significantly affected …
Read PostHow does exercise benefit the heart when we exercise? Our previous two Heart Month blogs, “Love Yourself and Your Heart” and “I’m trying to exercise, but am I doing enough to keep my heart healthy?” looked at the importance of …
Read PostHow to know if you’re achieving the desired level of cardiovascular activity The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008) guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes per week of moderate cardiovascular physical activity. As discussed in last week’s blog, …
Read PostChoose NOW to make an active lifestyle change and improve your heart health during National Heart Month! Did you know that your heart beats an average of 2.5 billion times in your lifetime? That’s an average of about 100,000 times …
Read PostYour car needs regular maintenance, so you probably have a mechanic. Your eyes and teeth are important, so you see your optometrist and dentist regularly. You get an annual physical from your family physician. You might even be getting ready …
Read PostMaking a SMART resolution is the first step to a healthier you. Tis’ the season for New Year’s resolutions. As we turn the calendar on a new year, many of us have the best intentions of starting fresh and committing …
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