Today our coffee club was in the middle of discussing the weather and wishing for spring when out of the blue Uncle Bud ask, “Does anyone know why it is important to stretch?” We knew where he was headed because he is so into his exercise program and wants us to enjoy the benefits of …
Last week Fran shared with the coffee club that she had discovered she was diabetic. We expected Uncle Bud to show up this week with a world of knowledge about diabetes. We were so surprised when, instead, he told us he had not had time to research the subject enough to engage in a productive …
Some people find it easy to stay motivated once they accept the challenge to make healthy lifestyle changes. Well, guess what. If you are one of those people you are the exception. Yep, that is what the entire coffee club group agreed upon today. Okay, not the entire group. Not Uncle Bud, he is always …
Today while visiting with the coffee club the discussion came up about the holidays. It is hard to believe Thanksgivings and Christmas are so close. Uncle Bud reminded us that the older we get the closer one Christmas seems to get to the next. As you know by now it does not take Uncle Bud …
So you can’t run. That is no excuse not to be active. Just walk. Walking is a good way to start your journey to good heart health. According to a study done at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory briskly walking can lower your risk of high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. Each of these conditions …