National Start! Walking Day

American Heart Association
Start! with a million on April 16. We’re challenging America to walk a million miles and raise $1 million all in a day’s work. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes to build a healthier life. So Start! walking with your friends, family and colleagues today.

Heart Disease Women are at Risk Too!

Women at Risk for Heart Disease Too, it's not just us men at risk. Heart disease is no longer a men's disease. It is actually the #1 killer of women in the U.S. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), heart disease can affect women differently than
men. The most recent AHA guidelines underscore the need for women to make changes sooner rather than later to reduce their lifetime risk of heart disease. Recommended lifestyle changes include eating a diet low in saturated fat and rich in fruits and vegetables and getting regular physical activity.

Every Little Motion Counts

Why do some people seem to steadily gain weight, while others, eating roughly the same diet, seem to stay slim? The answer may be in the fidgeting. Fidgeting may help separate the lean from the obese, according to a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

These extra movements throughout the day may just be enough to keep those extra unwanted pounds away.

Link Between Physical Activity and Cancer

This is important, Link Between Physical Activity and Cancer. Looking for a reason to boost your physical activity level? According to recent studies by the American Institute for Cancer Research, vigorous physical activity can help lower your risk for colon cancer.

Examples of vigorous activities include running, fast cycling, circuit weight training and competitive basketball. I hope tennis is in there. Even if you are just starting an exercise routine or prefer to exercise at a moderate level, every level of physical activity can have important health benefits. Check with your doctor before increasing your physical activity level.