3 for Thursday Health and Fitness Reads

Here are this week’s health reads:

Exercise provides many benefits for those dealing with or surviving cancer. From a personal standpoint, I have seen this first hand in the clinic. Appropriate exercise for those dealing with cancer is uplifting, gives patients a sense of control, gives them something positive to do, promotes increased energy and better function.

Researchers show that 15 minutes of exercise a day can increase life expectancy by 3 years and decrease risk of death by 14%.

And that concludes this week’s edition of Three for Thursday.  As always, 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

Three For Thursday – Great Health Reads

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August is here and the talk has turned to football. The professionals, the high schoolers, and even the tiny tots will soon be strapping their helmets on soon enough.  For those who have kids playing football this year, your biggest concern is of injuries. Here is a good read and a great resource for you related to football injuries and prevention

Move more. Eat less. Walking is a great way to move more. Cheap, natural and almost anyone can do it. This article presents great tips to consider when starting your walking program.

Good health requires a good attitude. See these simple tips for maintaining a good attitude.

And that concludes this week’s edition of Three for Thursday.  As always, 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