2 mins read

Free Crafts for Children

Children are naturally curious, and crafts provide a means by which they can explore their curiosity as well as expressing their creativity. Not only that, working on crafts is a way you can lure kids away from their game consoles or television set. Crafts for kids helps break the cycle of sedentary lifestyles. These crafts get kids active, not only working with their hands but with their minds as well.

2 mins read

Kids’ Christmas Party Activities

Kids love the holidays if for no other reason than they look forward to being out of school. Christmas parties enliven the time they are away from school and at home, and these parties can help kids practice their social skills while having fun at the same time. Instead of having the kids play video games or watch television during the parties, try Christmas activities. They help keep kids active while avoiding sedentary lifestyles.

2 mins read

Pregnancy Workouts

Pregnancy may seem like the perfect opportunity to adopt a sedentary lifestyle. After all, pregnancy can be accompanied by swollen ankles, back pain and a sense of being overly tired. But according to the Mayo Clinic, there are benefits to exercise during pregnancy, including boosting energy levels, easing back pain, increasing strength and stamina and preventing excessive weight gain. Pregnant women, however, should be cleared for exercise workouts by their health care providers prior to the start of any exercise regimen.

9 mins read

Ditch the Grinch and Deck the Halls

‘Tis the season! That’s what all the billboards, advertisements, and email subject lines are saying right about now, anyway.  But ‘tis the season for what, exactly? The obvious answers are “giving” and “gathering” and “getting out the sparkly decorations.” There are presents that need purchasing and cards that need crafting; there are parties that require…

1 min read

1 in 5 Young Adults Has High Blood Pressure

Close to 1 in 5 young adults has high blood pressure, according to a new study. “We wanted to look at the health of young adults in America, and the first thing we looked at was blood pressure,” said Kathleen Mullan Harris, a professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and the lead author of the study. “The prevalence is quite high – 19% – and we found this rather surprising,” she said.