The holiday season is filled with joyful gatherings, delicious meals, and, often, a break from our regular routines. Unfortunately, it can also be a time when staying active takes a backseat. One simple, effective way to maintain physical activity during this busy season is by taking a daily walk. Walking provides manageable exercise and enhances mental well-being, which is especially ...
Living a sedentary lifestyle can have a significant impact on your health. Inactivity is associated with various health risks, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. The good news is that incorporating movement into your day can help combat these issues. Here are six tips to help you sit less and move more:
As we head into 2023, we have an opportunity to explore well-being tools and resources that can help us pursue activities, choices, and lifestyles that can get us closer to the most vibrant version of ourselves. Our team compiled some fun resources for the third year in a row to help you explore your version of well-being. The Best of the ...
By: Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Team Pilates, a form of exercise and body conditioning that focuses more on muscle tone than building muscle mass, is a great way to strengthen your core. Pilates specifically focuses on isolating and relaxing muscle groups, strengthening them with control and breath. Get the benefits of a Pilates session without any complicated gear with ...
By Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center Team Sitting for long periods of time might create stiffness in our hips, neck, and wrists. Check out our "Chair Stretching" routine for some effective exercises while at your desk. Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds. #1 Upper Trapezius (Neck) Sit tall, and slowly tilt your left ear to your left shoulder. To increase ...
By the Duke Integrative Medicine Programs Team
As we go about the activities of our day, it is often the case that we may not notice the tension in our muscles and the feelings in our bodies. With increased awareness, we can both notice and choose to relax those muscles that tend to hold habitual tension and stress.
By Jocelyn Weiss, PhD, MPH We often write about ways to support ourselves through stress on the blog. The truth is, we all encounter stress – it’s our body’s natural response to meet life’s challenges. So frequent reminders on how you can adapt to stress can’t hurt. In this post, we have you consider one or two (or more) ...
It can seem impossible to eat healthily and exercise during the holiday season. Although most Americans gain only 1-2 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, some can gain 5-7 pounds . Even if only a few pounds are added yearly, they can impact our short- and long-term health and well-being.
