
Exercise – Put Your Heart Into It!
According to Strava, a social network for athletes, most people by now have given up on their New Year’s resolutions (“Quitters’ Day” was officially Jan. 12). For those whose healthy resolutions may have fallen victim to that day, here…

Exercise for Older Adults — It’s Never too Late
This past July, 101-year-old Julia “Hurricane” Hawkins became the oldest female athlete ever to compete in the USA Track and Field Outdoors Masters Championship, shaving 6 seconds off the world record for 100 meters. Want to be more impressed?…

Heads Up on Preventing Brain Injuries
With the Winter Olympics on the horizon, many of us will be privy to some amazing athletic feats. But, a downside of this popular event includes the head injuries that have been known to come with the territory.
In the past, American Jackie…

Brighten the Holidays for a Hospitalized Loved One
If you have a friend or family member in the hospital during the holidays, there are numerous ways to help brighten his or her spirits and spread some holiday cheer (with pre-approval from the hospital staff, of course):
Help relieve the…

Tis the Season…for Colds & the Flu
It’s that time of year again. Cold and flu season.
A common cold and the flu are similar because they’re both respiratory illnesses. Even though they’re caused by different viruses, they share many of the same symptoms. This makes it hard…

10 Tips for Family Caregivers
Caring, giving, sharing.
For most people, the holidays bring out the best in us when it comes to going the extra mile. But for those who are family caregivers, this is a description of everyday life.
Whether you became a caregiver suddenly…