Usually when we read about how to get better sleep, or the importance of sleep, we get the same advice. If you want better sleep, go to bed and rise at roughly the same time every night/day, reserve the bed only for sleep or sex, stay away from screens at least two hours before bed,…
During the past year of the pandemic, many of us have been eschewing our usual haunts where we were able to take part in some exercise. Now that things are slowly opening up again, let’s take a moment to re-appreciate what swimming can do for us. Swimming and COVID FIRST, some of you may be…
As I started looking back at 2020 (amazing that someone would want to do that I know!), I picked out the most widely read and popular blog post. Turns out it is about backs/back pain/ and solutions. So I am re-releasing this one as this is obviously a very common problem and always relevant. Catch…
Fat is good for us. It provides fuel for our activities, including thinking. Some fats contain omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids that help our bodies fight disease and inflammation. Fat is there to help protect our organs, keep our bodies heated to a fantastic 98.6 degrees, carries around vitamins like A, D, E, and K.,…
Ever wonder what the deal is with shoes these days? If you are getting into walking or running, what do you need to know? Is it OK to walk in a running shoe or run in a walking shoe? And, what about these folks who say barefoot is best? Here’s an overview and primer to…
Disclaimer: I am not talking about running marathons, lifting weights to exhaustion, or even making sure you glisten with sweat as seen on TV. I am not even talking about making sure you eat a supersize ANYTHING after a workout. No no! This time it’s about range of motion – big MOVEMENTS when you exercise,…