#activity Controlled, slow, dynamic stretching has been shown to have positive effects on mood, flexibility and fatigue. Imagine starting your day with a little more energy and a more positive outlook. Do you have 5 mins? Did you already spend 5 mins on social media? Why not commit to a week of 5 min morning stretching and see where it leads you. … [Read more...]

#activity How does our physical activities compare to animals? Usain Bolt, arguably the fastest sprinter in the world runs at 27.4 mph. Impressive! A cat runs at 29.8 mph and a horse at 54.7 mph. That's just about 2x the speed of Usain Bolt . We are not the fastest animal. … [Read more...]

#activity What should I do and for how long? Vigorous vs moderate intensity - how can you tell the difference? Moderate exercise intensity "Moderate activity feels somewhat hard. Here are clues that your exercise intensity is at a moderate level: breathing quickens, but you're not out of breath. You develop a light sweat after about 10 minutes of … [Read more...]

#sleep #activity #brain "Poor sleep negatively impacts memory in older adults, but a physically active lifestyle may help alleviate some of these consequences." As June winds down Reliable RN's blog will switch to new research on activity and it's benefits. But, as the last post on sleep this month, lets look at one way to decrease the negative … [Read more...]