If you have arthritis or another condition that causes joint inflammation, you may be wondering if there is anything you can eat, or avoid, to help ease discomfort. According to the Arthritis Foundation, the answer is yes! Although there is no diet cure for arthritis, certain foods have been shown to fight inflammation, strengthen bones and boost the immune system. Adding these foods to your Continue Reading
NEW! Senior/Boomer exercise classes start July 11 in Durham
I am so excited to announce two new exercise classes that I am launching in Durham, N.C.! This program is a collaboration between myself and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church to benefit the community. There are two classes being offered: Arthritis Relief Exercise; and Cardio Dance & Strength. While these classes are targeted to Boomers and Seniors, adults of any age or physical ability are Continue Reading
Does eating at night actually cause weight gain?
According to new research from the University of Pennsylvania, eating late at night could be worse for your health than you might think. Compared to eating earlier in the day, prolonged delayed eating can increase weight, insulin, and cholesterol levels, and negatively affect fat metabolism, and hormonal markers implicated in heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems, according to Continue Reading
Community comes together to support the fight against cancer
On Friday, June 2, I was proud to join hundreds of other community members in the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Orange County, at the Ruritan Club in Efland, N.C. This was my first time participating in a Relay For Life, though it's something I'd been wanting to do for a while. I'm all about efforts that incorporate walking and a good cause -- especially one that has affected my Continue Reading
How to exercise safely in the summer heat
One of the best parts of summer is the opportunity to be active outdoors -- whether it's running, cycling or hiking. It's also the time when football teams and other fall sports start having workouts and practices. And unfortunately, every year it seems we hear tragic news reported of someone losing their life on the field due to heat stroke, or a runner collapsing at a race. Exercising in the Continue Reading
VIDEO: Improve your balance with this 4-minute exercise routine
According to The National Institutes of Health, falls are the number one cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence and injury-related deaths in older adults. But falls are not an inevitable part of life, even as a person gets older. Prevention is key, and increasing lower body strength with exercise is an important part of that. But did you know that balance Continue Reading
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