Author Archives: Sue
Possible link with obesity and Autism
A recent study has brought to light a possible link with obesity and Autism. I remember the feeling of joy when I knew that I was pregnant with my first son 24 years ago. I also felt trepidation. There was … Continue reading
Spring into Fitness
Exercise This is a time when we have new knowledge almost daily of the benefits of exercise. I enjoy listening to the Doctors station while driving to and from work and they always recommend exercise as the … Continue reading
FDA issue warnings concerning Statins
In our society the first course of action for an illness is to take a prescription. I took medication when I was diagnosed with hypertension. I had research the side effects and if I printed out the list it would … Continue reading
Scary Statistics concerning your Heart Health
Here are Scary statistics Heart disease now kills half of all Americans. Every 26 seconds someone in the US has a cardiac event. And once every minute someone dies. The vast majority of us, by the time we’ve reached … Continue reading
Quality of Life improves simply with exercise
My goal for this month was to talk about our heart muscle and the importance of strengthening it with cardiovascular exercise and implementing healthy lifestyle choices. When we take the initiative to get our body moving we can make … Continue reading
Plan a heart healthy valentines with your partner
We ran the Bradford Valentines race Saturday and it was great! I loved that the weather held out and it was dry and warm (about 30 degrees is good) and no wind. My husband and I chose the couples race, … Continue reading
Happy Valentines! Celebrate with Chocolate Cake!
HERSHEY’S “PERFECTLY CHOCOLATE” Chocolate Cake Ingredients • 2 cups sugar • 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour • 3/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt • 2 eggs • 1 … Continue reading
Stand up! Sit less to improve Health and Weight
During my daily activities I stand whenever possible. I work out every day including cardiovascular, resistance or flexibility training. I stand when talking on the phone and most of the time when working on my computer. I walk … Continue reading
Women Heart Attack Risk Rising at Younger Age
I had 2 risk factors of heart disease and at the age of 36 and I was in the hospital performing a treadmill stress test. I had very high blood pressure and a strong family history of heart … Continue reading
Make time to have FUN together
This winter my husband and I have made the time on the weekends to cross country ski, snowshoe and skate up in Maine where there is snow! Here we have been running with our dog (Luvie). For Valentines … Continue reading