After a weekend honoring the work of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, Congress is back at work debating key health care reform issues. Media coverage of Republican opposition has been extensive. So, in an effort to clarify misconceptions about his planned approach, President Obama used his weekly address to “debunk” the most pervasive myths about [...]
I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next question is ‘Who in the world am I?’ Ah, that’s the great puzzle! - Alice [...]
Do you remember how fun it was to pass “Go” on the Monopoly board? Rolling the dice and rounding the corner delivered the relief of a fresh start, the thrill of uncertainty and promise of new opportunities. Becoming a beginner again is the fitness equivalent of passing “Go“. Starting at square one with a new [...]
One of the most difficult aspects of fitness training is learning to tolerate discomfort. While some leisure activities such as a walk or easy bike ride might be pleasant, the tough workouts that make a real difference require that you push past your comfort zone. Sports psychologists teach athletes to use visualization and other psychological [...]
Studies have connected mind/body activities to improved health, reduced risk of cancer, and other medical improvements. Additionally, mind/body medicine has become a recognized field at medical centers across the country including the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind/Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Herbert Benson, MD, the Benson-Henry Institute’s Director Emeritus, wrote about the value of mind/body [...]
A chaotic summer schedule can disrupt even the most dedicated exercise program. Barbecues, family vacations and afternoons at the beach often take priority over fitness obligations, especially in parts of the country where summer is short lived. But fall is the perfect time to get back on track. Cooler temperatures make exercising outdoors enjoyable, fall [...]
Regular aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of death from colorectal cancer or other causes, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. These findings come as the result of a recent study conducted at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School where 1279 patients were followed for an average of twelve [...]
Striking photos of Michelle Obama’s arms are getting women off the elliptical and into the weight room. The first lady’s spring Vogue cover sent a clear message that muscle is sexy and strength is feminine. Research continues to reinforce the health benefits of weight training, especially for women over the age of forty. Sculpting the [...]
Amidst heated discussions about health care reform, the idea of “death panels” has surfaced, scaring many Americans into believing that if President Obama’s health care reform is passed that mandatory panels will make end of life decisions for seniors and other Americans with life threatening conditions. As WCCO-TV reporter Pat Kessler explains, the idea of [...]
Maintaining a healthy diet has numerous health benefits. Cancer prevention is one of them. But it can be overwhelming to read the countless newspaper articles, books and food labels to decipher what foods to eat and which foods to avoid. The American Cancer Society provides a simple list of nutritional tips to help Americans lower [...]
