The esteemed political columnist George Will shares his opinions in the Washington Post. He described America as “a giant all you can eat buffet” offering calories, credit, drugs, sex, and other intoxicants in excess.
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The Value of Prevention in Physical Exams
Preventive care is more important than an annual physical, according to both an Archives of Internal Medicine article and the past president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Preventive care is incorporated into an annual exam only about 20% of the time with the remaining 80% of prevention occurring during other office visits or venues.
Topics: Move Naturally Bulletin
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Osteoporosis—the Silent Crippler
Osteoporosis is a disease which discriminates against women. One half of all women and one fourth of all men over age fifty will have a fracture due to osteoporosis at some time during their lives. Approximately 19 billion dollars per year is spent in the United States to repair two million fractures (broken bones). Of these, 297,000 are hip fractures, 547,000 vertebral fractures, 397,000 wrists, 135,000 pelvic and 675,000 are fractures at other sites.
Topics: Eat Wisely Move Naturally Bulletin Right Outlook
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Fall Prevention and Balance
One out of every three Americans over the age of 65 falls each year. Fortunately, most falls do not result in serious injuries, yet almost half of these falls can be prevented. There are many causes for falling but the primary trigger is loss of balance. In fact, about forty-five percent of people over age 45 experience dizziness or balance problems.
Topics: Move Naturally Bulletin
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6 Reasons Why Spring Cleaning is Good For Our Physical and Mental Health
When we hear the term, “spring cleaning,” we all know what this means - it’s that time of year again when deep cleaning and decluttering of our living spaces are in order. Why is it that spring is the best time to clean our homes, and why do we need to do this anyway?
Topics: Purpose Move Naturally Right Outlook
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No Gym? No Problem! How To Get Fit at Home
The decision to start a new exercise routine can be downright daunting. Even more so if you’re juggling a full-time job, a family, and all the other time and energy life can demand. But you don’t need to spend a lot on an expensive gym membership or a monthly stationary bike rental to move your fitness needle. Here are a few tips for establishing an effective fitness routine in the comfort of your own home.
Topics: Move Naturally
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Senior Citizens in Brevard, North Carolina Stay Connected, Keep Moving Amid Pandemic
Like many assisted and independent living communities around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic posed unique challenges for College Walk in Brevard, North Carolina. How could the organization keep its residents—an aging population that is susceptible to loneliness and isolation during a “normal” year—safely connected to others while physically distancing?
One answer came in the form of Blue Zones Project Walking Moais
®.
Topics: Moais Move Naturally connect
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"Keep moving" is great advice for health and well-being
Each New Year brings resolutions that sadly fall to the wayside after a few weeks. A typical example is trying to adopt a better exercise routine. Interestingly, new recommendations were recently suggested for all
age groups and also special groups
including people with disabilities and pregnant women.
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Globally, about
30% of the population is inactive, with a wide variation among nations.
[2]
Topics: Move Naturally Bulletin
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10 Household Chores That Burn Calories
As part of my job being an OSU Extension Educator, I teach people about the balance between calories in and calories out. Or more importantly, what happens when you take more calories in than you use up. (Hint: your body stores them up. I’ll let you guess where and how.) I have always been a small statured person, which sometimes has people believe I have a good physical activity routine. However, I struggle with this habit and would much rather eat less (or more sensibly) than move more! I really wish it worked this way, but being active does more than keep your waistline in check.
But who doesn’t like to burn some calories while also accomplishing a needed task? So, here you go...a list of calorie-burning household chores!
Topics: Move Naturally Healthier Movement at Home
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5 Simple Ways to Add Movement to Your Day
Move more, naturally. Music to my ears, since I know I should be moderately active 30 minutes or more each day, but at my core…I am a couch potato! I have often said, the only time you will see me running is if I’m being chased or I’m chasing something. I strive for movement with a purpose. So, if going to the gym or implementing a formal work out program isn’t for you, here are a few ways to add movement to your day and get moving more, naturally.
