High blood pressure sounded downright pleasant when Linda Ronstadt sang about it in (Love is Like a) Heat Wave in 1975, but by 2017, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recognized that its long-held guidelines for high blood pressure needed to be … [Read more...] about The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
Exercise and Fitness
What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Fascia is a thin connective tissue throughout the body … [Read more...] about What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, … [Read more...] about Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park
Hike At Rose IslandIf you want to get away from it all for a while, head to Charlestown State Park in Southern Indiana and get yourself to the Rose Island Loop Trail. You’ll walk along a paved path, cross the Portersville Bridge, and find yourself in the ruins of Rose Island … [Read more...] about Get Away For A While And Explore The Ruins Of This Bygone Amusement Park
Start Your Fitness Journey Now
Kim Beard - 54How she started: I have always been active, but when I was raising my children, my fitness dreams were put on the back burner. Once I reached my 40s, my dream was sparked again when my daughter mentioned going to a Zumba class. It was on from there! I began with one … [Read more...] about Start Your Fitness Journey Now