Improving Mood & Finding Balance
Each year, month, and maybe each day bring on a new set of situations that need to be handled. How you handle them may differ based on the impact of the situation. Your stress level may range from… Read More
Tag: Physical Activity
National Diabetes Month
November is the month we typically think of fall, food, football, and family gatherings. November has also become the month that we raise awareness for the disease of diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your… Read More
Eat and Stay Active
Usually when we eat, we think about taste and satisfying hunger pangs. Often we don’t think to eat for our activity level. But, they are directly related and one of the reasons for gradual weight gain. Inactivity and… Read More
How to be active without spending a dime
By Stephanie Clamer You do not need to spend money to be physically active. The only special equipment you need is a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Here are a few ideas to help you get moving, for… Read More
Register Now for Let’s Walk Florida!
Let’s Walk Florida, UF IFAS Extension’s free 10-week virtual program, is about to launch! Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty and Gulf counties will be helping Floridians achieve their health and wellness goals through physical activity. Why… Read More
Keep Children Active at Home
I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m so so so bored! How often have parents and caretakers have heard this over the last 2 weeks? I’m sure it’s enough to make even… Read More
COVID-“19 Ways to Control Anxiety and Stress”
Stress comes in many forms. People are experiencing different levels of stress and anxiety. Many are having success with established coping mechanisms already in place. Some have set great routines for activities of daily living and others have… Read More
3 Upper Body Exercises You Can Do at Home
By Stephanie Clamer During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how… Read More
Stuck at Home: Get Moving
Stuck at home? Whether by yourself or with others can have an impact on our way of thinking and your stress level. I have seen quite a few posts on social media talking about “already feeling stir crazy”… Read More
Living a Long Life and Inspiring Movement
A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a colleague about a strength training program she was teaching. In our conversation, she shared that one of her participants was 90 years old. Immediately it reminded me of my… Read More