If you’ve been told that walking 10,000 steps a day is mandatory for good health, you might be surprised to learn that scientists suspect the figure was created to market pedometers and wasn't based on actual...
Exercise
We can’t ignore it – we need to exercise! But besides helping manage weight, exercise has a lot of positives – from improving your mood and energy levels, to a better night’s sleep. Most importantly, regular physical activity can help prevent some types of chronic diseases. Speak to your physician to see which exercise plans will work best for you. It’s time to get up, go out, and get physical!
July 28, 20
Walking more is associated with reduced risk for dementia, diabetes, heart disease, and more—but a new study says you can get fewer than 10,000 steps a day and still see all those benefits.
March 27, 2
NIH study finds number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity.
In a prospective cohort study of more than 85,000 adults in the United Kingdom, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and University of Oxford found that individuals who engaged in light- and moderate-to-vigorous-intensity daily physical activity had a lower risk of...
March 26, 2
Doing these exercises is like taking a multivitamin to support healthy mobility in your body.
With so many biohackers out there suggesting that women do all kinds of expensive and, often, questionable things in the name of longevity, it’s refreshing to hear about a health span–lengthening practice that’s free—and achievable by pretty much anyone. Enter: stretches. “Stretching can help you...
December 10
By Marianne E. Morano, M.S., ACSM, CWC
Many seek changing lifestyle habits, yet it is difficult to achieve as we are creatures of habit and habits are hard to change.
This program is a proven tool for initiating behavior change. There are various stages of behavior change: Pre-contemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, Maintenance and Termination. The Preparation stage is the perfect...
May 2, 2023
While giving a thoughtful present is a great way to show your love, there’s nothing quite like the gift of creating memories. Spend this Mother’s Day having fun, getting healthy and bonding with the important women in your life. Whether it’s your mom, grandmother or mother-in-law, there are many ways to celebrate this important day.
Our health and wellness experts at The Leaf have put together a...
