by Sue Robbins | Aug 8, 2016 | Wellness
Previous research has shown that sitting for an extended period of time at a computer or during a long airline flight reduces blood flow to the legs, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 5, 2016 | Wellness
“Left uppercut! Left uppercut!” yells Joey DeMalavez, Philly tough guy and former pro boxer, as seven neophyte pugilists advance, slicing the air with gloved fists at Joltin’ Jabs, the trainer’s Main Street Manayunk Gym. Their opponents: in the...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 22, 2016 | Migraine
There are many compelling reasons to get up out of your desk chair and stand more at work. But weight control is probably not one of them, according to a new study that precisely measured how many calories people burn during everyday office activities. The new...
by Sue Robbins | Apr 24, 2016 | Wellness
Federal recommendations state that adults of all ages should ensure they get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate physical activity. Walking is an easy way to reach this target; it is self-paced, requires no equipment and has low impact on the body. In fact, among...
