Category: Health
Stressed Out?
TRY THESE THREE SIMPLE TIPS FROM BUSY PROFESSIONALS LIKE YOU Life can be stressful, especially for busy professionals. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by long workdays, running kids to and from activities, managing a household and the numerous other things that compete for our time. If your schedule is causing anxiety and stress, try the [...]
Longevity: Is it All in Your Genes?
Worried about getting older? Afraid you might have “bad genes?” Michael Ledbetter, D.O., with Lake Regional Clinic – Camdenton, says simple lifestyle changes and routine screenings can help you live longer and better, even if you’ve inherited less-than-ideal genes. Genes Do Affect Longevity “As a geriatrician spiraling closer in age to the majority of my [...]
A Wrinkle in Time – How to Avoid Crow’s Feet
Grow old gracefully? Not on your life. I’m fighting it kicking and screaming, but not with needles or plastic surgery. Not only are they not in my budget, but I’m a bit squeamish. I also don’t mind a bit of “character” in my face – after all, I’m not my daughter’s age and I’d be [...]
Prevention is Key
BE AWARE BY USING THE ABCDs The most concerning skin problem in the United States is skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In a press release they state: “A tan is a sign of damage to the skin from UV radiation. Every time a person tans, the skin becomes damaged, and this [...]
Goodbye 2010… Hello 2011
So maybe you feel just comfortable. You don’t need to change your eating habits. Maybe you lack motivation. Without a doubt, the initial step is the toughest step to take toward getting in shape. It’s like climbing a mountain. When you’re at the bottom, it seems impossible. Just staying at the bottom, not trying and [...]
Making it Personal – Designing a fitness regimen
Free access to information on the Internet, along with asking questions of professionals, reading magazines and searching websites, has allowed me to build and design a personal training program that seems to be working, with continuous fine tuning of course. All of this personal training is readily available at your Internet-based fingertips.
