Next time you have your yearly checkup, don’t be surprised if your doctor recommends getting in at least 20 to 30 minutes of laughter each day. While this may seem like a silly suggestion, laughter has several health benefits
Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels so hard to “stop and smell the roses” on the pathway of life? Many people find themselves wishing for the next “chapter” in their lives to begin, without taking time to savor what they do have, and what is currently going on. For example, people often tell themselves that life will be better “when I have more free time”, or “when we have more money,” or even, “when my children start school”. We rarely take the time to look at what is currently going on, appreciate it, and be thankful for it. Instead of spending time focusing on what we don’t have, it’s time to focus on what we do have, and to be grateful for today. Here are some tips to help you accomplish just that:
How many times, when the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, have you vowed to get fit and reach those fitness goals – only to realize that Dec 31st is too late to do it?
Fall, on the other hand, is a great time to start a fitness program, because it will allow you to create good habits and push you through the holiday season and winter months without losing ground and having to start farther behind when the New Year begins.
I have always said that the fall is like a second New Year because there is a sense of renewal and rethinking after the brutally hot summer months are past.
That being said, here are ten fall fitness tips to get you moving and reaching your goals before the end of the year!
August marks back-to-school season, an ideal time for parents in North Texas to help improve their children’s health. Before schedules become packed with classes, homework and extracurricular activities, here’s a back-to-school “health checklist” to help give children a better chance to succeed inside and outside the classroom.
