Getting Better One Step at a Time
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Preventing Childhood Obesity
If you read The Onion, you know it has a disturbing tendency to report things as they really are, with a bite. It does not disappoint with “Preventing Childhood Obesity.” It lists a mix of the sad and absurd, all with underlying facts, including: Raising them in a different country may not help. Although US…
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Sun Care
… for Summer (and the Rest of the Year). It’s getting hot in the Northern hemisphere, and some of the best exercise is outdoors, so why not test your sun-safety IQ? The American Cancer Society offers regular updates about sun safety and tanning issues and sums up the basics in “Protect Your Skin From the…
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What Makes a Fruit or Vegetable Good?
Produce has a short shelf life, and much of it is wasted because there is no good way to store it (or because it gets to your fridge, but you don’t use it in time). “Shelf appeal” is a major consideration for sellers of produce, pushed partly by consumers, too, and as a result countless…
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Be Kind to Yourself Today
And have some fruit! This delicious (and insightful) image was made by Silvana Moran.
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A Vacation That Really Rests You
For many families, summer means longer days, a break from school, and family vacations. If everyone’s getting increasingly sleep deprived, that summer vacation can be more than just a getaway — it can actually help the body restore balance to its sleep and waking schedule. And better sleep means everything is better, from your energy…
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Should You Join a Corporate Wellness Program?
Employers, health insurers, and life insurers are rolling out tracked wellness programs in a hope that using “nudge”-style methods can help reduce the costs generated by the people they cover. Health and life insurers have historically collected some medical information, usually records or exam results at the time of application, but newer programs offer discounts…
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A Good Instructor Offers Modifications
Pilates of the Caribbean, by Dan Piraro
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The Cost of Getting Lean
Many people begin an exercise program excited to “look like their goal body” — often a celebrity or model. The fitness industry and mass media promote this kind of goal heavily, in the way they market imagery and make claims for the recommendations they give, but they often hand-wave the realities behind the photos. Even…
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No. Don’t do this.
Pain is a funny thing. It covers a vast range from dull ache to riotous crescendo, and can indicate a change from routine, actual damage, or many other things. Some of them are compatible with working out anyway, but you should never ignore pain. If something hurts, especially a sharp pain that limits your normal…