Wellness Tip of the Week: KEEP ALZHEIMER’S AT BAY!

The Alzheimer’s Research Center touts exercise as one of the best weapons against the disease. It appears to protect the hippocampus, which governs memory and spatial navigation, one of the first brain regions to succumb to Alzheimer’s-related damage. A recent study suggests that a daily walk or jog could lower the risk or blunt its impact once it has begun. In 2000, Dutch researchers found that inactive men were 4 times more likely to develop the disease than those who carried the trait but worked out regularly!

The Benefits of Exercise Tip #5- Lower Arthritis & Back Pain

Discover all the great things you never knew you’d get out of a regular exercise routine:
According to MayoClinic.org-
Regular low-impact aerobic activities can increase strength and endurance in your back and improve muscle function. Abdominal and back muscle exercises (core-strengthening exercises) may help reduce symptoms by strengthening the muscles around your spine.
Exercise can also reduce arthritis pain, help maintain muscle strength in affected joints and reduce joint stiffness. It can also improve physical function and quality of life for people who have arthritis.

Recipe of the Week: Potsticker Stir Fry!

Add some pizzazz to humdrum frozen potstickers, and enjoy the flavors of spring veggies in this recipe!

The Benefits of Exercise Tip #1- Reduce Anxiety!

Discover all the great things you never knew you’d get out of a regular exercise routine:
A regular cardio and strength training routine can help reduce stress levels and relieve anxiety. Stress is a common cause of sleep problems, including trouble falling asleep and sleeping restlessly during the night. A potent remedy for anxiety and other mood disorders—just 5 minutes of exercise can trigger anti-anxiety responses in the body! Mind-body exercise such as yoga and stretching can help quiet the parasympathetic nervous system, which can help you relax and lower cortisol levels and blood pressure. Not sure what to do? Try out one of our online classes!

Wellness Tip of the Week: Sleep Check-up #4

What You Can Do to Improve Your Sleep and Your Health

Wellness Tip of the Week: Sleep Check-up #2

~Sleep Affects Glucose Metabolism, Type 2 Diabetes Risk and Obesity Risk~
Experimental sleep restriction affects blood sugar and reduces insulin sensitivity. In a study in healthy young men, restricting sleep to 4 hours per night for 6 nights in a row caused symptoms of pre-diabetes. These symptoms resolved after one week of increased sleep duration. Poor sleep habits are also strongly linked to adverse effects on blood sugar in the general population. Those sleeping less than 6 hours per night have repeatedly been shown to be at an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.
 
Poor sleep is also strongly linked to weight gain. People with short sleep duration tend to weigh significantly more than those who get adequate sleep. In fact, short sleep duration is one of the strongest risk factors for obesity. In one extensive review study, children and adults with short sleep duration were 89% and 55% more likely to develop obesity, respectively. The effect of sleep on weight gain is believed to be mediated by numerous factors, including hormones and motivation to exercise. If you’re trying to lose weight, getting quality sleep is absolutely crucial.
For more information: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasons-why-good-sleep-is-important
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