Debra LivelyAge: 66 Daily Routine:Morning: Yoga + SitupsLunch Break: Walk, Bike, or SwimEvening: Walk or Bike "Yoga is very calming for me. I’ve always said that yoga saved my sanity and my life,” says Debra. This is why she starts her day with a grounding yoga … [Read more...] about Get Inspired: Debra Lively’s Playbook To Good Health
Exercise and Fitness
Looking To De-Stress? Take A Walk.
We know that stress can harm us, but we may not fully understand how. Kate Boston, a registered dietician/nutritionist and owner of Cultivate Your Plate, says that when we first experience stress, our bodies are flooded with adrenaline. But when our stress remains high, the … [Read more...] about Looking To De-Stress? Take A Walk.
Let’s Hike: Jefferson Memorial Forest
Ever wonder why you feel better after taking time outside? Well, wonder no more because research tells us that spending time out of doors boosts your mood, lowers stress, and improves your concentration. This can include taking a short walk or simply sitting outside and listening … [Read more...] about Let’s Hike: Jefferson Memorial Forest
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure sounded downright pleasant when Linda Ronstadt sang about it in (Love is Like a) Heat Wave in 1975, but by 2017, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recognized that its long-held guidelines for high blood pressure needed to be … [Read more...] about The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, … [Read more...] about Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees