Thrifty Home Fitness Tips for RA is the title of my latest HealthCentral.com. I share a number of ways you can boost your activity without breaking your budget. Any activity is better than no activity, and science is now proving that small bursts of activity can reap heaping blasts of benefits. Take advantage of your time at […]
Sports Psychology and RA
As I mentioned in My Story: Accepting, Adapting, Adopting, I have learned that when you can come to terms with the emotional pain that accompanies RA, you have a much better chance of dealing with the physical pain. To that end, I have a toolbox of strategies that I use on a daily basis that […]
Nine Exercise Tips Get You Moving
Are you having trouble committing to an exercise regime? Take advantage of these nine exercise tips to get you moving. No, you don’t have to have rheumatoid arthritis to benefit from them. Exercise is important when you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA can rob you of what helps you get through your day: mobility, strength, […]
Aging Well: What Makes Olga Run?
A couple of weeks ago, I made what turned out to be an inspired decision, to attend a TALK (Third Age Learning at Kwantlen) presentation. Author Bruce Grierson shared his life-altering/improving experiences when he became Olga’s side-kick in order to research and write What Makes Olga Run? I was curious about Olga Kotelko, a woman who […]
Tips for When You Don’t Want to Exercise
You know you wanna, well maybe not, but you do know it’s an important part of your health and wellness regime. No matter which way you turn, you’re reminded to get moving – to just do it! What’s stopping you from exercising? But reminders and exhortations may not be enough to get you up […]