Health

Fitness begins at a young age When I was a young child, on decent weather days, I was allowed to go out into the acres of Douglas fir woodland in my neighborhood and play and pretend my heart out until Mother called me in for lunch. My siblings, friends, and I would hike up and […]

Arthritis is a joint disease Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of long-term disability in the United States. Most people aren’t aware of that fact. It is estimated that a broad range of unique types of arthritis conditions affect 53 million adults and 300,000 children of all ages, sexes and races in the United States

Athletic trainers are specialists in their field Personal experience: I’m not a gym rat by any stretch of the imagination. Nor do I have a history of maintaining an exercise routine for very long periods of time. Several years ago I made the effort to get fit – again – and decided to join a

February is American Heart Month Here’s the hard, cold truth from the American Heart Association (AMA): heart disease and stroke (cardiovascular disease) are the primary causes of death worldwide. While family genetics can’t be changed, there are other ways you can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. “Life’s Simple 7®” “Get Active and Eat

The benefits of low impact exercise Regular daily exercise has been strongly recommended by all health care providers to help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke along with a lengthy list of chronic diseases and conditions. You can also anticipate that a lifetime of consistent exercise helps maintain overall health and will add years to your

Healthy bodies help minimize potential injuries With the clock quickly ticking down to zero and the ball in his hand, the team’s star forward breaks through the defense’s suffocating zone defense and leaps to the hoop in one gliding, Jordanesque move within inches of the rim. Just as the ball reaches the tips of his

Preparation is key to having a fun, safe commune with nature The end of summer and early fall provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the great outdoors. Whether you’re an accomplished hiker and relish a challenging workout (just short of what some would call mountain climbing) or simply heading to a local nature park for

Tips for staying safe and sound while navigating the waterways in your canoe, kayak or paddle board. Whether your preferred muscle-driven, on-the-water leisure transportation is by canoe, kayak or paddle board, like any other sport there are some safety precautions to heed in order to keep you – and your passengers’ – safe from harm on

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines osteoporosis as a disease caused by a reduction in bone strength leading to the bones becoming weak and brittle with an increased risk of fracture. Early symptoms may include back pain, loss of height over time, a stooped posture or a fracture that occurs too easily. Hip and

Could it be arthritis? It can start with symptoms of pain, stiffness or swelling in one of your 360 joints – the neck, back, hip, knee, foot, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hands, fingers. Perhaps you injured your knee years ago and years later that same knee starts aching. Or maybe you suddenly and mysteriously develop intense