Inactivity leads to approximately 3.2 million deaths per year. Increasing physical activity has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease by 11 percent among adults 60 years and older because working out stimulates the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Disabled exercisers can reduce the risk of heart disease by 16 percent; while diabetics and…
Cervical cancer is common and relevant today. About 12,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. If caught early, cervical cancer is highly treatable. This makes it especially important to stay vigilant and know the signs. Cancer of the cervix usually occurs in women between the ages of 35 to 44,…
Healthy holiday gifts are priceless. While some gifts may break the bank and clutter your home, other gifts—healthy and eco-friendly—are thoughtful and worth every penny. Because of this, we’ve pulled together a list of healthy holiday gifts perfect for the environmental wellbeing of you and your loved ones. After all, the best gifts to give…
Don’t know what to do with all of your Thanksgiving leftovers? Try one of these six healthy and hearty dishes: Harvest Stew Make sure your leftover gravy’s fat is skimmed away. Afterward, use the gravy as a base. Add leftover turkey and vegetables. Thicken your Harvest Stew by incorporating sweet potatoes. Cook to 165°F. Turkey-Berry…
Your heart: It’s the engine that helps your body function and allows you to enjoy all life has to offer — from favorite activities to relationships with friends and family members. This February, celebrate this amazing organ during National Heart Month. Heart disease affects approximately 84 million Americans and is the number one cause of…
In the dark early morning, Ed Taylor, Floyd Mishoe and Julio Fernandez sit at the gray rectangular tables outside of Nourish Coffee Bar + Kitchen and patiently wait for the doors to open at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. It’s 3:30 a.m. The men bring their water and hot tea to stay hydrated and…
It’s difficult when memory loss causes changes in a person you know and love and watching a loved one struggle with Alzheimer’s disease can be upsetting. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are progressive forms of memory loss and cognitive impairment that have no cure. However, you can support your loved one and help improve their quality…
It may seem like an impossible juggling act to take care of yourself and your loved one during the holidays. Self-care and prioritization is the most difficult aspect of caregiving during the holidays, with approaches often varying between caregiver to caregiver or even completely ignored while attempting to finish up the never-ending to-do list. To…
When Tootsie Yarborough learned she had stage 4 breast cancer—one of the rarest cancers to survive, with a 22 percent survival rate—she knew she would fight for herself. “With stage 4, you make some radical lifestyle changes, if you’re going to survive,” she says. “You clean up your act. You clean up your diet. You…
So you’ve made an appointment to see your doctor. Maybe it’s for a specific health concern, or maybe it’s a routine checkup to maintain your wellness. You’re off to a great start — your doctor is like a quarterback for your health. While an urgent care or emergency room can take care of today’s problems,…
Health is the new wealth, so why are most people not investing in their vitality like they would for their financial future? That is the question Kay Van Norman, host of the October 10 CHWB program ‘Growing Bolder Presents: Creating a Personal Vitality Portfolio,’ asked herself before creating the Vitality Portfolio®, a plan that outlines…
Marvelene Kooistra is like all of us. She forces herself out of bed every morning and tries to get in her exercise. Except, she’s 97 years old. Kooistra, 97, spends every day working out and learning at the Center for Health & Wellbeing. “I like everything here, but I think probably the activities in the…
