Don’t let a lower-body injury set you back! These four seated exercises will burn calories, strengthen muscles and increase endurance. The greatest misconception about low-impact exercises is that they don’t challenge your body. This is not the case when performed with proper form, targeted breath-work and activation as well as high intensity. Chair Running Targets: abs,…
As you age, your joints become stiff and less flexible. You may be feeling the everyday effects — perhaps when you get out of bed in the morning, sit for a while, bend over to load the dishwasher or stand on your feet folding laundry. There’s science behind that pain: The fluid in your joints…
Good health is hard to come by and if you’re feeling stressed, it can be even more difficult to restore it. Today, we tend to experience several stresses: chronic illness, financial obligations, politics, even staying connected with our loved ones, like our children or grandchildren. Combating stress is no picnic in the park. It can…
August is Brain Health Month at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. To celebrate, we sat down with Beverly Engel, head of the Winter Park Health Foundation’s BrainUp program, to uncover some surprising secrets about our most important organ, bust some commonly-believed myths and dive into the latest technologies that could help you maintain your high-functioning…
Spend a few minutes each day working on these four functional fitness exercises that mimic your daily activities like carrying groceries or walking down stairs: 30-Second Sit-Stand for Lower-Body Strength and Power Track the number of times you can stand up and sit down in 30 seconds, in a slow and controlled manner, with your…
We asked Dr. Raul Badillo, MD , a board-certified gastroenterologist at AdventHealth Winter Park and East Orlando, to explain this common disease and how to get a handle on it this summer. Diverticulitis occurs when bulging sacs appear in the lining of the intestine. These pockets can become infected or inflamed, leading to symptoms such…
Grandchildren bring a lot to our lives – laughter, love, quality time and a uniquely strong and special bond. But did you know spending time with our grandchildren has a hidden benefit, something we all will likely want to take advantage of? Research shows that transgenerational relationships could be the key to healthy aging, both…
Organic Father’s Day Brunch with a Message Inspired by an all-American barbecue, Nourish Coffee Bar & Kitchen chef Collette Haw brings you this collection of the best organic brunch recipes for Father’s Day. Easy to follow and carefully selected, these recipes will help you put together a special and delicious brunch. Lettuce Celebrate: Blue Cheese…
The Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen menu features fresh fare prepared by Collette Haw. The café offers a sustainably-sourced coffee bar, an indoor-outdoor space ripe for dining and socializing, and a serene ambiance designed with your whole-person health in mind.
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The Importance of Physical Activity When children and adolescents participate in the recommended level of physical activity — at least 60 minutes daily — multiple health benefits occur. Most youths, however, do not engage in recommended levels of physical activity. Regular physical activity builds healthy bones and muscles, improves muscular strength and endurance, reduces the…
Winter Park Health Foundation Announces Management Company for
New Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center Set to Reopen in New Facility
Late 2018
