Chocolate, as it turns out, is actually good for you! Just when you thought there was no good news about how sweets impact your waistline. But, before you go crazy in the candy isle, take a few minutes to read the facts and tips above. As with almost everything, chocolate consumption is healthy only if […]
As we age, we become less and less connected to the ground. Over time this leads to a fear of being on the floor. The “fear of falling” has been identified as a fall risk factor. To help overcome the fear, we can learn how to get up and recover from a fall. Let’s practice […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The lymphatic system is a much ignored network that runs through your body and acts as the body’s cleansing system, flushing out toxins. When the fluid running through the lymphatic system grows sluggish a back-up of waste creates an environment where diseases can easily take root. What keeps the lymphatic […]
Why Do We Make Exercise So Hard? By Mary Ann Wilson, RN This summer, I had an opportunity to actually do Sit and Be Fit at home as it aired on our local public television station, KSPS-TV, in Spokane, WA. Everyone in my office knew not to disturb me from 11:30 to noon! It was […]
If you are feeling lonely and “down-in-the-dumps” don’t just sit around doing nothing. Boost your mood and overcome isolation and loneliness by trying out some of these tips. 1) Call an old friend or family member Think of someone you’ve lost touch with over the years and get back in touch with them. Maintain these healthy relationships by […]
Balance Exercises By Mary Ann Wilson, RN I would love to share some great balance exercises that we’ve used on the Sit and Be Fit television series. They will challenge several of the important balance systems responsible for stability in your mobility. If you practice these exercises regularly, along with others in the related blogs section below, and […]
We just finished taping 20 new shows for the 1300 series and are in the process of editing. Just prior to taping I discovered a resource I wanted to share with you. Janice Novak, M.S., has published a book and DVD on posture titled, “POSTURE, GET IT STRAIGHT.” Janice and I have similar philosophies, and […]
