Total health and fitness is a vital aspect of living a fulfilling and vibrant life. It encompasses not only our physical well-being but also our mental, nutritional, and social health. Unfortunately, many people hold misconceptions about what it means to be truly healthy and fit, often focusing solely on physical appearance or specific exercise routines. […]
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If you’re looking for easy meal ideas, I hear you. As a registered dietitian, chef and recipe developer, I’ve made it my life’s work to come up with recipes that both feed and nourish. I know that’s not enough, though. The food also has to taste good. That’s why I love Trader Joe’s. With an
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21 Aug Exercising with Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) Have you ever jumped, laughed, coughed, or sneezed and experienced a small leak of urine? You’re not alone. Up to 50% of women will experience symptoms of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) in their lifetime. Despite being common among women, SUI, like many other women’s health conditions, is
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Pharmacological-based treatments for Alzheimer’s disease have been in the spotlight for the last decade, but what about exercise for Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that leads to memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventually an inability to perform daily tasks. With an aging population and a growing number of individuals affected by Alzheimer’s,
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Throughout her 20s and 30s, Lisa Dove, a product purchasing manager in Vernon Hills, Illinois, prided herself on eating nutritiously and exercising. But once she began having kids, things changed. For more than a decade, these longtime healthy habits seemed unachievable. By the time the pandemic hit in 2020, she weighed almost 300 pounds. “After
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16 Sep Benefits of Hydrotherapy and Aquatic Exercise WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY? Hydrotherapy is a form of gentle physical therapy or exercise performed in water. Hydrotherapy can be incredibly beneficial for those living with pain as it is a low-impact activity using water for resistance and support. Warm water can also help loosen muscles and joints,
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Did you know that the worst food ingredients for immune system health can hurt your body’s first line of defense against harmful invaders, like viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens? Your immune system, a fascinating interplay of cells, tissues, and organs, tirelessly works in harmony to safeguard your health and fend off illnesses. One factor that
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It’s that time of year again when trending diets run amuck. There might be several foods you’re mentally putting on a “do not eat” list if you have weight loss goals. But instead of cutting out some of your favorite foods and living in a place of “no,” what about embracing the wide variety of
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23 Sep How do you know if an Accredited Exercise Physiologist is right for you? Posted at 07:56h in Uncategorized by Exercise Right Do you suffer from lower back pain, stiffness in your joints or recurring injuries? Or have you been diagnosed with a condition like diabetes, endometriosis or high blood pressure and the thought
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Every year, people want to change for the better. They want to do something differently. Most importantly, they want to know how to make a habit stick. Do you struggle to make healthy habits stick? If so, you’re far from alone. Many of us find it difficult to create lasting changes in our lives, especially
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