30 Minutes of Exercise

The Key to a Happier, Healthier You Regardless of age or fitness level – from mall-walkers to marathoners – exercise keeps the heart healthy, boosts energy levels, and is crucial for weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight. Regular exercise is the key to a happier, healthier you just 30 minutes a day, 5 days […]

The Biological Benefits of Drumming

Try Drumming for Better Health  by Linda Buch Photo by Martha Riley Binford Q: I recently saw a wonderful movie, “The Visitor,” where the main character is changed emotionally by getting into drumming. I have heard about “drum circles” and how healing they can be. Any information on this would be appreciated. — J.G., Denver, […]

Getting on the Yoga Mat

Ten Reasons People have to Avoid Yoga by Karen Fabian @barebonesyoga and Ten Accompanying Reasons to Try It I’ve been teaching yoga for many years and I’ve heard a lot of reasons why people don’t try it.  I’m not one to push yoga on anyone, so if your reason is that you just don’t think […]

Exercise Smart and Reduce Stress

Your Health and Quality of Life Depend on It! No matter how well you eat or how much water you drink, no matter how many supplements you take, none of these things will take the place of exercise. You must do some type of exercise every day. For the greatest overall health benefits including stress […]

Finding the Perfect Yoga Mat

Which Yoga Mat Should I Buy? Use this guide to find the right yoga mat for you by Melisa Deane . When I first started doing yoga, more than a decade ago, teachers had one option—a thick, heavy black mat made out of PVC, weighing about nine pounds. I still have my first black mat, […]

Yoga in the NBA

Teams add to strength and conditioning programs by Kyle Stack / @KyleStack  Every NBA player — frankly, nearly every athlete — has an internal clock counting down the days until he can no longer play the game professionally. In that time, he is likely to make an incredible amount of money. And he is to […]

Exercise Smart

Your Health and Life and the Quality of Both Depend on It! No matter how well you eat or how much water you drink, no matter how many supplements you take, none of these things will take the place of exercise. You must do some type of exercise every day. For the greatest overall health […]