Three Great Health Reads

One look at dancers and you can see the incredible shape they are in. Dancing is great exercise. It’s not only fun, but provides a great aerobic workout while building core strength.  It’s also a great way to mix up your workout routine to keep it fresh. So this week cut a rug with these dance steps from the So You Think You Can Dance crew in honor of national dance day.

Having trouble getting a good night sleep? Try these 7 steps from the Mayo Clinic to make sure you’re starting each day well rested.

Bone Health:  Did you know that your body reaches peak bone mass around age 30?  This article provides great information on how you can decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis.

And that concludes this week’s edition of Three for Thursday. As I said last week, this is a new series here, and I’d love to hear what you think about it, ways to make it more valuable to you or maybe just your thoughts on today’s posts.

– Rich

Rich’s Three for Thursday – Great Health Reads

young pitcher exercises baudry therapyHere’s one for all of those little league parents, and young throwers. This article talks about some of the facts and myths about throwing injuries.

I also thought this article from the NY Times gave a great account of the latest science behind diets and weight loss. Give it a look and I’m sure you’ll agree, it’s more than just counting calories.

And if you’ve ever wished for a great resource to help you make better diet decisions for you and your family… I think you’ll like ChooseMyPlate — from the USDA… it’s full of helpful diet tips, suggestions and interactive tools.

But as an nutritionist will tell you, diet is only half the battle. You have to combine a good diet with a good exercise program. Everyone’s needs for exercise are not the same, nor are all exercises equal. So I think you’ll find this link from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) helpful.

And that concludes this week’s edition of Three for Thursday. As I said last week, this is a new series here, and I’d love to hear what you think about it, ways to make it more valuable to you or maybe just your thoughts on today’s posts.

-Rich