Tag Archives: exercise

July Wellness Reset

Posted on July 5, 2026 by admin

Mindful Movement, Self-Care & Summer Balance July is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and the perfect opportunity for a wellness reset. This month we celebrate themes like Therapeutic Recreation Week (July 5–11), UV Safety Month, National Park & Recreation … Continue reading →

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Men’s Health Month

Posted on June 28, 2026 by admin

Embracing Change: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference in Men’s Health June is National Men’s Health Month, a dedicated time to spotlight preventable health issues that disproportionately affect men and to encourage proactive steps toward better well-being. I saw … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Summer Solstice

Posted on June 21, 2026 by admin

[Image: Stonehenge -AI generated] Yoga, Light and Holistic Renewal June 21 marks a beautiful celestial and spiritual alignment: the Summer Solstice — the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere — I remember spending some time in northern … Continue reading →

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Wellness: What It Is and Why It Matters

Posted on June 7, 2026 by admin

What Is Wellness? Why It Matters Across Every Stage of Life Wellness is a word we hear often, but it can mean different things to different people. At its simplest, wellness is the ongoing process of looking after your physical, … Continue reading →

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MAY: Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted on May 16, 2026 by admin

Taking Care of Your Whole Self: A Mental Health Awareness Month Reflection May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to pause and ask: how well are we caring for our minds, not just our bodies? Mental wellness is not … Continue reading →

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Exercise Risks

Posted on March 20, 2021 by admin

Exercise, while very safe, presents slight risks, particularly in new exercisers. Circulation reminds us: Cardiovascular During exercise, there is a transient increase in the risk of having a cardiac-related complication (for example, a heart attack or serious heart rhythm disorder). … Continue reading →

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Type 2 Diabetes and Exercise

Posted on March 16, 2021 by admin

The message about exercise and type 2 diabetes is: exercise any time you can. However, it appears that timing of exercise may also be important Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Joslin Diabetes Care investigators examined the link between … Continue reading →

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Is Sitting Down The New Smoking?

Posted on November 20, 2020 by admin

Sitting down is the new Smoking We have been hearing this a lot in the last few years. Is it true? The Heart Foundation has listed a few downsides to sitting… A 2011 study documented 800,000 people and their sitting … Continue reading →

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Exercise Helpful for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Posted on February 29, 2016 by admin

A Cochrane Systematic Review of the scientific evidence published in the Journal of Sports Medicine in 2015, concluded that: Among people with knee osteoarthritis, land-based therapeutic exercise provides short-term benefit that is sustained for at least 2–6 months after cessation … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Menopause

Posted on November 11, 2015 by admin

  Exercise is good for you, regardless of your age. There have also been many reports over the last few years of exercise reducing menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue and irritability [1, 2]. But a new study [3] … Continue reading →

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