Yes we begin to age on the day we are born, but how we age is up to us. We have a significant amount of control by focusing on living a healthy lifestyle, which is a larger determinant of our health than genetics is. Here are changes to expect as you continue aging — and […]
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I am not a fan of New Years resolutions. Creating a few goals with attainable action steps that will support living a healthier life, can take place any time of year. It is never too late (or too early) to establish some new healthy living routines. VeryWell Health has a list of 10 things to […]
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Adventists make exercise a priority. Throughout their long and healthy lives they stay active. Some participate in Walk for Life and In Step for Life in their communities and research has shown that daily walking to get your heart rate up is one of the best ways to be active. What do you do to […]
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Make changes in your home environment to make active living easier. The Mayo clinic scientists determined that increasing simple movements such as standing and walking could help you burn an additional 350 calories each day. Bring movement back into daily life. Home and yard checklist: Place a scale in a prominent place in your bathroom […]
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If you look at all the different ways you can work up a sweat, each of them falls into two categories. The first, and most popular, is aerobic exercise, which gets your heart pumping and shoots oxygen out into the tissues of the rest of the body. Strength training is the other less popular category, […]
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In Time magazine’s The New Science of Exercise (Sept 1/Sept. 19, 2016) by Mandy Oaklander, these are the numbers reported for our physical activity level (or I should say lack of physical activity): only 20% of Americans get the recommended 150 minutes of strength and cardiovascular physical activity per week more than half of all […]
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Heart disease is the #1 cause of premature death and disability in the United States. There is research that shows that 80% of heart disease is preventable through lifestyle! It is empowering that a person can take an active role in their heart health. Choose ways to move more that you enjoy and will do […]
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