Take-Home Message #2 - Preventive Blog Series
Why are some areas in the world healthier than others? Do we really understand what is influencing our health?
Exercise is the Closest Thing to a Wonderdrug
The New York Times just came out with an article detailing the numerous health benefits of regular exercise. 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity for adults, or about 30 minutes each weekday, can prevent chronic disease, have the same effects as medications, and benefit mental health just to name a few. Read the full article here for the full list of benefits.
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"Life" + "Style" = "Lifestyle". Do we always account for both parts of the equation when we try living a "healthy lifestyle"? Find out what we quite often miss when we consider taking on a new healthy habit.
What's All the Hype About Preventive Care???
What’s better than curing a disease? Not having a disease in the first place. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about the essentials of preventive care.
Podcast: Heart Health, Risks, and HRT with Dr. Speck
In this podcast, genneve Director of Health, ob/gyn Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, interviews one of Seattle's leading cardiologists, Dr. Sarah Speck, on ways to improve your heart health, starting right now, today.
A Woman's Heart...
In honor of National Heart Month, Dr. Speck addresses the health challenges women face throughout a lifetime and offers some guidance.
Sit Less. Move More.
Too much sitting increases your risk of heart problems, Type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer. It makes your joints stiff and affects your overall health, especially if you don't get regular exercise! There are many ways to reduce your "tush time."