245 results for “walking”

While most of us know about the health benefits of walking to ensure we get enough exercise, some of us are a little more committed to the concept and even make sure every step is counted through trackers on our smartphones or Fitbits. Are you one of those walkers who paces…

Most of us pledge to commit to healthy habits at the beginning of each year. And while few of us succeed, the costs of failure can be really damaging to us as we get older. We’re conditioned to plan for retirement, but for our own physical and mental well being?…

Don’t Ask Me How Old I Am   In my head, I am 35 years old. My birthdays tell me otherwise, as do the ages of my son, granddaughter, and grandson. But I no longer deny aging -I did for a long time and will continue to wrestle with aids…

Taking Care Of Myself   As my recent annual medical check-up was ending, my longtime personal physician stood up to shake my hand. I panicked. “You’re not thinking of retirement?” I asked. “No, I just want to congratulate you for the excellent care you take of yourself.” Startled, I asked…

Just when you think that walking is the perfect exercise for you comes a new study that suggests you may want to up your exercise intensity. Recently published in the European Heart Journal, this new study out of Germany examined the impact of exercise at the cellular level. You may…

There’s always an excuse: your legs hurt, or you have too much work to do, or there’s a great show on television. The reasons for sitting and not moving about are endless- and so are the risks to your health and well-being. As newly published guidelines from The Department of…