Life Lessons
POSITION YOURSELF CALM
Three ways to keep your body more relaxed and Think Health for a Change. AT YOUR COMPUTER—Knees should be even with hips, with your computer monitor at eye level (7 Minute Back Pain Solution) WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING—To minimize upper back strain, hold the wheel in the 3 and 9 position. Traffic at a…
Read MoreScience Says: MOVE MORE
According to a recent study, short spurts of physical activity can make a big difference. Researchers estimated that more than 110,000 deaths could be prevented each year if US adults ages 40-85 added 10 minutes of exercise to their daily routines. That’s something worth getting off the couch for!
Read MoreHow To Save A life
What if you could save a life—or even three—in just an hour? You can, by giving blood. Every two seconds in the U.S., trauma survivors, cancer patients, people with chronic diseases and many others need blood to survive. More than 45,000 pints are required daily. Right now, there’s no way to manufacture blood. All this…
Read MoreFind Your Exercise Inspiration
Having a workout routine you like isn’t just fun—it helps keep you coming back for more. If you are still trying to find your exercise groove, try one (or more) of these ideas: ENJOY THE CLASSICS: walking, running, biking TACKLE SOME CHORES: mowing the lawn, bagging leaves, planting flowers TAP INTO YOUR INNER CHILD: hopscotch,…
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