On a normal work day I see between 100 to 150 students and patients. One day I took a quick survey, asking “Why do you
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Snowshoes invite a fun winter outing, but don’t be fooled by the leisurely pace: It’s great exercise.

Many people tell me how great they feel while participating in an exercise program – then, something happens and they get out of the routine.
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He’s fit, fast and faithful. For George Chambers, 82, cycling is a world-class love affair with no end in sight.

By Krista Howell Here’s a new word in your health vocabulary: “Sarcopenia.” It means age-related loss of muscle mass that affects everyone starting in our
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This may sound crazy to someone suffering from it, but it’s true: Exercise helps ease arthritis-related joint and muscle pain. Now that winter has settled
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Thinking of going on a quick one-day bus trip, or perhaps a three-week European vacation? Before booking those tickets, consider your overall fitness level. Will
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I was chatting with a friend recently when the word “choices” cropped up. Personal health choices have a significant link to heart disease and stroke.
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The word exercise is derived from the Latin root meaning “to maintain, or to ward off.” To exercise means to practice, put into action, train,
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Let’s talk about motivation. What inspires you to get up and move? According to a study I read recently, 85 percent of people over age
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