Physically Active
Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of premature death in Western countries. But there’s good news on that front. There are things you can do to modify your risk. Let’s look at eight factors that contribute to heart disease risk and what you can do about them.
Making time for a daily workout is one of the best things you can do for your health. But it’s also important to counter the effects of too much sitting. You can do that with more “incidental” exercise. Here are ways to pack more incidental movement into every day.
You constantly hear about the importance of staying physically active by moving more throughout the day. More movement throughout the day is better for health and may lower mortality – but is it enough or do you still need a structured exercise program?
Are you getting enough protein in your diet? If you fall into certain groups, your dietary protein requirements may be higher than the amount currently recommended. Do you fall into one of these categories?
Teen obesity is a “growing” problem and lack of physical activity is a contributor. How many teens get the recommended amount of exercise? Find out and discover why exercise is so critical for teens from a health perspective.
