Category Archives: Health & Fitness

Although well-known since the 1920’s in the dance world, the Pilates Method is a low-impact fitness method now accessible to the general public nationwide. Pilates can be used by any individual—from someone who is primarily sedentary to weekend warrior to … Continue reading →

Tai chi exercise appears to be associated with improved quality of life, mood and exercise self-efficacy in patients with heart disease, according to a study in JAMA’s Archives of Internal Medicine. Historically, patients with heart disease were considered too frail … Continue reading →

An April 15th vote in favor of the House Republican budget ends Medicare and slashes Medicaid spending by $1.4 trillion. This will have a major, adverse impact on seniors. Medicare is primarily intended for people over 65 years of age, … Continue reading →

The number of states with an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or more has tripled in two years to nine states, according to a CDC Vital Signs report. In 2000, no state had an obesity prevalence of 30 percent or … Continue reading →

Yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety, according to a new Boston University School of Medicine study. Chris Streeter, M.D., an associate professor of psychiatry and neurology and colleagues set … Continue reading →

Both short and long duration sleep are linked to chronic disease, according to a new Brigham and Women’s Hospital and San Diego State University study. The amount of sleep you get each night is an indicator of specific chronic disease … Continue reading →

Originating in China, tai chi and qigong are mind-body practices accessible to people of any age or physical condition. A recent review of tai chi and qigong finds these practices offer many health benefits for the heart, immune system and … Continue reading →

One In Four Women Misperceive Body Weight A significant number of normal weight and overweight women inaccurately perceive their body weight, increasing their risk of developing cardiovascular and other obesity-related diseases, according to a new study from the University of … Continue reading →