Ahhhh...sleep. We don't get enough these days and it effects us more than you may think. We can all think of a time when we have been a bit groggy and had trouble recalling a name, phone number or perhaps weren’t very crisp in our conversations. Sleep is a wonderful part of our life cycle that not only impacts
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Sleep to Live Well
On Feb 17, 2011
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Good Vibrations
On Jan 10, 2011
Training on a vibration platforms, or often called Whole Body Vibration Training, has become more popular in fitness and rehabilitation environments over the last couple of years. It is said to have origins in ancient Greece but caught the scientific community’s eye when used by Soviet cosmonaut’s to
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Second Chances Make a Difference
On Jan 06, 2011
For the individual in this story, this may be way more than a second chance. I experienced strong emotions as I watched his story. It feels good to know that there can be redemption. That the power of the human spirit is alive. Maybe it just feels good to know that if I fall down, someone might help to...Full Post -
Live Longer, Live Better?
On Jan 04, 2011
Wellness, health and longevity are related but not necessarily one in the same. Living longer might be appealing to most of us, but the quality of our life is more important to me. Health is often thought of as absences of being sick but wellness is much more comprehensive. A friend of mine at the National
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New Year's Resolutions
On Jan 03, 2011
Well it's that time of year again, time to make some changes. Here is a list of popular New Year's Resolutions.
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml
It seems the same things come up every year. We humans are a predictable group. By far and away individuals that have clearly
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The Blizzard of 2010
On Dec 27, 2010
After more shoveling than I care to remember over the last 12 hours I started thinking about those who might not be as fit as I am, having to shovel their way out of a blizzard like we just had here in Massachusetts. I remember hearing about the increased risks of heart attacks during shoveling and...Full Post -
Diabetes Can Actually Shorten Your Life
On Dec 13, 2010
According to Bill Hedrick of Web MD News "Diabetes cuts about 8.5 years off the life span of the average 50-year-old compared to a 50-year-old without diabetes." This might seem like common sense when you think about it but to see an actual number like 8.5 years is scary. Diabetes is on the rise unfortunately...Full Post
