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Many of us love to renew wellness efforts in the spring. But if you’ve been out of the workout game for an extended time due to a long illness, like covid-19, getting back into an active routine is easier said than done. In fact, you could easily overdo it and cause injury or make yourself sick. Don’t, however, let this discourage you from getting started. With the right guidance, you can ease back into exercise safely.  How to Ease Back into Exercise After An...

Staying home when you have a contagious illness like the flu is key to slowing the spread of sickness, but many of us believe a simple cold is no reason to stop everyday life. Workouts are an important part of many of our everyday routines, but is it one to give up for a few days while you fight a cold?  The answers are mixed when it comes to exercise and colds. Some studies have indicated that exercise can help prevent colds by boosting the immune system but others...

The kidneys serve two vital roles in the human body. When the kidneys are healthy they filter toxins out of the blood and send the waste out of the body through urine. Keeping your kidneys healthy involves various factors including dieting, exercising and managing medical conditions. According to the National Kidney Foundation, obesity increases the risk of developing kidney disease. The two major risk factors of developing kidney disease are high blood pressure and...

Do you have the “sitting disease?” How much of your time do you spend sitting in a chair or on a sofa? We all know the adverse health effects of obesity. New research, however, shows us that even people with a normal BMI who do nothing but sit all day are also at risk for medical problems. A growing body of research shows that long periods of physical inactivity raise your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity. Not getting enough exercise...

During the summer, you’re an exercising powerhouse. You’re outside all the time swimming, running, hiking, biking. Or if nothing else you’re more likely to make it to the gym a couple times a week. Then, daylight savings time happens and all of a sudden you’re more interested in curling up on the couch to watch Netflix than going for a run. The winter months can be brutal on fitness routines. Many people feel lost when it comes to staying/getting in shape in the...

During the summer, it’s easy to let the video games, tv, tablets, and smartphones take up all our time. This week we’re inspiring parents and guardians to encourage their children to get outside and exercise.  So, if you have been thinking about changing things up, feeling like you need to play more with your children, or getting some exercise yourself, now’s the perfect time to turn over a new leaf. Children need 60 minutes of physical activity every day, but when...