Resistance bands are giant rubber bands. Unlike weights or machines, bands can provide resistance for almost any motion. That’s why they’re of…
The heat index and dew point are two ways to measure how good of a workout or run you’re going to get outside. But one measurement is a lot ea…
The heat index and dew point are two ways to measure how good of a workout or run you’re going to get outside. But one measurement is a lot ea…
The single greatest risk factor for cancer is smoking. Americans have known that for more than 50 years. However, when asked what the second m…
Group fitness classes are great places to get high-energy cardio workouts. But, it’s important to find the best class and instructor for you. …
New fitness programs can be challenging. It’s tricky balancing the right foods with appropriate levels of exercise. Sometimes our bodies warn …
Last week, I shared some sources you can turn to if you’re trying to research something. This week, I’d like to tell you how to look at scient…
Drinking too much soda can be unhealthy; that’s something people have known for decades. But I don’t think most people understand just how bad…
Living a perfectly healthy life is unrealistic. Things happen. Everybody slips up at some point. The important thing is what you do afterward.…
Last week I talked about juicing fruit. When researchers compared people who ate whole fruit to those that just drank fruit juice, they made a…
Maintaining balance and agility as we age can be difficult. Throughout time we limit physical activities, muscles weaken and our ability to re…
Intense cardio workouts tend to produce the best results, but they can also be challenging. Interval training, also known as high-intensity in…
For more than 20 years, supplement companies have been promoting fish oil (omega-3) supplements to help with various conditions. They’re suppo…
Eating breakfast is controversial advice. For years fitness professionals have suggested that the best way to lose weight was to do cardio bef…
In March of 2020, gyms across the country were ordered to shut down. People began ordering exercise equipment and started putting together hom…
Last week I wrote about the four most common causes of joint pain and how exercise can reduce or eliminate that pain. There’s just one catch. …
For the public’s safety and the safety of staff, all services at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County are currently by appointmen…
For the public’s safety and the safety of staff, all services at the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County are currently by appointmen…
Joint pain is one of the big reasons people stop exercising or avoid starting in the first place. That’s a mistake. There are four primary cau…
Fashion is famous for repeating itself. It’s said that if you live long enough, many of the things that were in style during your youth will return.
The first time I wrote an article about how many pills Americans were taking was in 2005. Then the best estimates said approximately 44% of th…
Going to the gym is how many people get in shape. But the difference between success and failure is what you do while you’re there. If you’ve …
Artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes are embraced to cut down on calories for an increasingly obese America. They’re also an option for …
Two people who do the same cardio program rarely get the same results. Several things determine how effective it’s going to be.
Progress is relentless. Something that’s considered an essential part of life today may not even exist tomorrow. Growing up, my family used ma…
Time is the most precious thing you have. How you use it, can mean the difference between sickness or health, happiness or depression. It can …
As we age, a simple fall can turn deadly. Last week I shared tips on how to fall-proof your home. This week I’d like to focus on you. Things y…
How afraid are you of falling? When you’re a child, taking a tumble is a normal part of everyday life. As we get older, we learn how to balanc…