We talked last time about eating healthy during the holidays. While eating healthy is important, it is not the only factor in health. This time we will discuss healthy habits, including ways to stay active and ways to enjoy the holiday season without the crowds and germs. Healthy Habits Get Moving Staying active is an important part of a healthy…
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We all want to be healthy. It’s easy to think about, but not always too easy to actually make the changes necessary. Here are 7 easy ways to get healthier. Have a Set Bedtime Most people thing of bedtimes as something for kids, but the truth is that a bedtime helps people of all ages. Having a set bedtime helps…
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Did you know that kids who are obese may NEVER reach a healthy body weight as an adult? Yep. More than 70% of kids who are overweight will become overweight adults. There are plenty of ways to get your child active this summer. Swimming is a great full body workout and it keeps you cool, which is great for those…
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1 in 10 Adults in the United States lives with Diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that affects if the body can produce insulin. In Type 1 Diabetes, the body loses the ability to produce insulin on it’s own. With Type 2 Diabetes, the body still produces insulin, it just is not able to process it or use it effectively. …
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Eating healthy can be hard and it can be expensive. With a McDonald’s on every corner it makes it hard to justify spending the extra money and extra time eating healthy. But, eating healthy foods is the biggest factor in our health, even over exercise. When considering weight loss, it is about 75% what you eat and 25% how you…
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This summer is shaping up to be a hot one, and as Louisville summers usually go, a humid one too. High humidity isn’t just annoying, it can be dangerous as well. Humidity measures the amount of water in the air. Normal humidity levels are between 30%-60%, when humidity levels rise above that, you start to feel uncomfortable. Humidity affects…
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Spring is the perfect time to start getting back outside, getting your heart rate up and get healthy! With longer days, and all that glorious sunshine there is no better time to start getting regular exercise. Did you know exercising for 30 minutes 2-3 days a week can help lower your risk for a number of diseases? Your…