Two separate studies published recently are concluding that the more someone sits the shorter and less robust his or her life may be. The first study that I want to look at was published in full and abstract in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. In essence, the researchers claim that TV viewing time may […]

Mary Ireland discusses the new research on the difficulty of controlling type 2 diabetes in children and teens, identifying resources that can help with lifestyle changes that may be beneficial in reducing the chances of being diabetic.

Mary Ireland discusses the best way to replenish your body after exercise.

The title isn’t original, but I thought it was clever. HIT is the acronym for high-intensity interval training. I have mentioned interval training — which is the same thing as high-intensity interval training — in some of my previous blog posts: Getting More from Less, Getting the Most from Your Workouts, and Exercise Your Options. […]

Mary Ireland discusses new research that provides insight into how exercise benefits the body.

Mary Ireland discusses new research on how exercise makes you healthier and can help in weight loss.

My beautiful daughter, Heather, took her fire hazard (Christmas tree) to the backyard on Christmas Day. Resolutions are often like that; discarded faster than a dried out fire hazard. Otherwise, they are likely to kindle and burn you with guilt and self-doubt. Because many people have had failure experiences with resolutions, they increasingly decide not […]

Mary Ireland gives suggestions for creating a healthier lifestyle in 2012.

Mary Ireland discusses the importance of mindfully incorporating more exercise into our daily lives.

Diabetes is the fastest-growing disease in history. The numbers are staggering; it is estimated that 80 million people in the United States have diabetes or are on the verge of developing it. In the face of these stunning statistics, it is amazing that most type 2 diabetes is preventable. In addition, it is estimated that […]