Welcome to the first Weekly Bff Health Resource. Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or comments. Happy reading!Have you made resolutions with the new year upon us? I did, in a way. After much reflection from last year, I decided to focus my energy on the things I can control, such as my nutrition …
Affectionately nicknamed “meditation in motion” by the Harvard Health Publication, Tai Chi offers many health, wellbeing and physical benefits while still being accessible to all levels. This gentle but challenging form of exercise can improve your strength, flexibility and balance while decreasing stress and even helping you sleep better. It has also been proven to …
Meditation in Motion: The Benefits of Tai Chi for Older Adults Read More »
Water is one of the most important resources on the planet. Covering about three quarters of the earth’s surface, water not only nourishes life but it can also help preserve yours as you age. Water exercises, such as water aerobics and swimming, have been proven to be one of the best forms of exercise for …
Soaking Wet and Loving It: How Water Fitness Can Benefit You Read More »
Dance, in its many forms and variations, is one of our most natural forms of expression. We have all experienced that wonderful moment when your favorite song comes on and you can’t help but move your body to the beat. Because dance inspires us to move our bodies, it has the ability to aid us …
With heath problems on the rise, a rapidly aging population and the Baby Boomers closing in on 60, there is growing concern in our culture with health, fitness and the all-consuming question of how to age gracefully. Contrary to the popular notion that our golden years should be spent “taking it easy” and essentially withering …
Originally gaining popularity in northern Europe, Nordic Pole Walking has become a trendy new form of exercise here in North America because of the many health benefits it boasts along with its low exertion rate. It combines the best of both worlds, as it offers more health benefits than basic walking while still being just …
