Regular exercise can be an effective way to treat some forms of depression. Physical activity alters brain chemistry and leads to feelings of wellbeing. Exercise can also be an effective treatment for anxiety. Some research studies indicate that regular exercise may be as effective as other treatments like medication to relieve mild to moderate depression. Generally, exercise has a place in treatment as part of a comprehensive approach to the illness. Read More

The reality of our busy lives these days is that at some point in time, you will be eating out. This may be due to work requirements, special events or simply picking up some take away on the way home to avoid cooking. Eating out can test your resolve as far as healthy eating goes.  Read More

1. Use it or lose it. As with any skill or capability we have learned, our physical, mental and social abilities will deteriorate if not challenged. This is intuitive, yet somehow as we age we attribute lost ability to getting old, rather than being out of shape or out of practice. Read More

To be realistic about losing weight, you must understand that without exercise, you have very little chance of permanently changing your body shape (for the better). Read More

Whether searching for yourself or helping someone else get started with exercise, there are 10 things to look out for. Read More