STAY STEADY, STAY STRONG: Why Balance Training Matters as We Age
STAY STEADY, STAY STRONG: Why Balance Training Matters as We Age By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a 76 year old, one of my daily struggles is balance. I notice it more when I am going up and down stairs especially when I am going to my grandkids sporting events and there is no arm rail […]
Healthy Habits, Healthier Joints: Part 1
Healthy Habits, Healthier Joints: Part 1 By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. In my twenties, I was diagnosed with psoriasis, and in my late thirties, I was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. There is a history of these conditions on my father’s side of the family, so genetics likely played a role. By the time I was diagnosed […]
Sitting Too Much? Get Up and Get Your Muscles Moving!
Sitting Too Much? Get Up and Get Your Muscles Moving! By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. If your job requires you to sit for long periods—or you spend a lot of leisure time reading, working at the computer, or watching TV—make a point to break up that sitting time with a few minutes of movement. You don’t […]
The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions
The Wonders of Playing Pickleball: One of My Passions By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Who knew chasing a little plastic ball could become one of the best parts of your day? Pickleball is the sport where you laugh a lot, make new friends, get a great workout, and somehow still wake up wondering, “Why do muscles […]
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases
Chronic Inflammation is a Driver of Most Chronic Diseases By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. Chronic inflammation is linked to many of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. Inflammation is a normal part of healing, but when it becomes chronic (lasting months or years), it can damage your tissues and organs throughout […]
Walking Your Way to Health: Daily Exercise is Your Longevity Drug
Walking Your Way to Health: Daily Exercise is the Longevity Drug By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. For 42 years I was a competitive runner who ran 5Ks, 10Ks, Half-Marathons, Marathons, but was forced to stop running 9 years ago after I had foot surgery and then became a walker. However, breaking up with running was very […]
Exercise is Medicine: Be Wise and Exercise for Your Health
Exercise is Medicine: Be Wise and Exercise for Your Health By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. To say Exercise is Medicine is an understatement and needs to be stressed more. In fact, Exercise is important for both physical and mental well-being.Exercise is one of the most effective, low-cost ways to improve your quality of life and […]
It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again
It’s Time to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. The time is now to Make America Healthy Again especially after learning about how Corporate Capture had influence on the US Dietary Guidelines and also the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a registered dietitian who had patients, clients, […]
These are a Few of My Favorite Things
These are a Few of My Favorite Things By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. I never make New Year’s Resolutions because…as soon as the New Year Resolutions come out of my mouth, I break them maybe I am traveling or going to grandkids basketball and soccer games! I decided to make a list of my favorite […]
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again
Leading the Charge to Make America Healthy Again By Barbara Day, M.S., R.D. As a registered dietitian, I specialized in wellness & prevention during my 50+ years as a nutrition and health educator. I have always tried to teach my patients, clients and readers the very top accepted health information from the federal government who was […]