It’s not just how much exercise you get, but also how much time you spend off your bottom that keeps your heart healthy Another day, another study that confirms the dispiriting reality that sitting is bad for you. Fortunately, says that same study on heart health published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, it doesn’t take much…
Physical activity can boost your child’s ability to move, enjoy life. We all know exercise is “good for us,” but the benefits can even be greater for children with arthritis – as can the downsides of being physically inactive. That’s why it’s especially crucial for children with arthritis to keep moving. Fitness Facts By and…
Congratulations to People St! Three plazas and four parklets supported through the LADOT’s program will find new homes in communities parched for the space in an effort to strengthen communities, build business, and improve health. We’ve seen how the first four pilot parklets in Highland Park, El Sereno and Downtown have provided pedestrian space for these communities….
Exercise may help to keep the brain robust in people who have an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to an inspiring new study. The findings suggests that even moderate amounts of physical activity may help to slow the progression of one of the most dreaded diseases of aging. For the new study, which…
For years, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey has given Portland’s bicycle advocates reason to raise their arms in victory with its annual report on how Americans get to work. The data consistently shows that the Rose City is the undisputed champion of bicycle commuting, with the latest study revealing 6.2 percent of Portland’s workers…
Community Commons has partnered with Kaiser Permanente and the Every Body Walk! campaign to spread the message that walking a total of 30 minutes a day, five days a week really can improve your overall health and prevent disease. Add your footprints to the movement by using the maps below to explore your community assets and opportunities…
When you’re pregnant, you may feel you have the perfect excuse to take time off from the gym. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. “No one would think of running a marathon without training for it, and it always astounds me when women try to go through labor and delivery without training,” said…
Across the country, U.S. metros are racing to dominate the walkable urban places (WalkUPs) market. Join Smart Growth America for the public release of Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America’s Largest Metros on June 17, 2014 at 2:00 PM EDT, which will be live-streamed from Washington, DC. This report, conducted by LOCUS: Responsible…
Car shares, bike shares, improved rapid transit and teleworking. All are the product of a new generation that is more environmentally conscious than any before it and more willing to use its own energy to get around town, rather than tapping expensive energy sources. Millennials prefer urban cores, even ones outside of major metropolitan areas,…
Health Advisor is a regular column where contributors share their knowledge in fields ranging from fitness to psychology, pediatrics to aging. Follow us @Globe_Health. Now that the weather is blissful, I hope that you’re finding it a bit easier to get outside and be more active. If you are increasing your exercise and activity,…