Do you sit the majority of the time at work or at home? If you work in an office, chances are you do. Sitting for long periods is hard on the body, especially our back. In fact, sitting is the #1 cause of back pain. Sitting causes 30-40% more intradiscal pressure than standing! (The Power of Personal Training, 2013) Do you ever feel back pain from sitting too long? How about stiffness in Continue Reading
Week includes a valuable lesson learned
Hi there! I didn't blog last week, so here's a quick catch up on life since then. I got a haircut! That's always something to celebrate, for me. A salon visit is one of those things I need but tend to let go until I'm far overdue. So I had to take a photo in the car as soon as I got in, because it won't look this good until next time! I won something! I received this t-shirt from Continue Reading
Honoring 9/11 heroes with a 72-flight stair climb in Greensboro, N.C.
On Saturday, Sept. 3, I joined the Greensboro Fire Department and hundreds of area residents for the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb. This was my first time at this annual event, which involves climbing a total of 72 flights of stairs at a downtown parking deck, to honor the public safety personnel who perished at the World Trade Center. It represents the equivalent of the highest floor New York Fire Continue Reading
Self-sabotage peaks at certain time of day; Paleo diet may improve heart health; more news
Healthy Living Headlines is a feature where I report on new research of interest. Self-sabotage peaks at your favorite time of day If you’re a “morning person,” you’re more likely to undermine your performance on a stressful task early in the day, according to new research by Indiana University. The same goes for “night owls” and performance in the evening. “People who are feeling uncertain Continue Reading
Week includes a mountain, music, fitness, thrifting, crafting and preparing
Hi there! Here are a few highlights from my past week, aside from working in the office. Above is a shot from one of my favorite places in North Carolina -- Pilot Mountain State Park. I've posted about hiking there a number of times on the blog. However, last weekend we were there for a different reason -- a memorial get-together in honor of a dear friend's son who passed away. There Continue Reading
National parks offer free admission; Exercise after work prevents overeating; more news
Healthy Living Headlines is a feature where I report on new research of interest. National parks celebrate Centennial, contribute to 'Gross National Happiness' On Aug. 25, the National Park Service turns 100 years old. Michael A. Tarrant, a professor at the University of Georgia's Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, reflects on parks and the importance of taking time to Continue Reading
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