Well Being Magazine

Post Daylight Saving Time: Is reduced sunlight exposure sapping your energy?

Post Daylight Saving Time: Is reduced sunlight exposure sapping your energy? When we turn the clock back this month, most of us are just glad to get the extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning, but the aftereffects of this small, but significant disruption of our inner clock, or circadian rhythm, can last for days and weeks afterward. We humans, like the rest of the natural world, are much more attuned Read more »

Hidden Benefits of Exercise

Hidden Benefits of Exercise By Brian B. Parr, Ph.D., ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist There is no question that exercise is essential for achieving and maintaining physical fitness, losing weight and keeping it off, and preventing and treating diseases like diabetes. What you may not know is that exercise can improve your health in ways that you may not be able to notice in the gym or on the scale. These benefits have Read more »

Fall Allergies vs. Outdoor Exercise

It’s that time of year again when seasonal allergies can put a real crimp in your regular exercise routine, especially if you prefer to exercise outdoors. But it doesn’t have to. With a little planning and some no-nonsense strategies, you can exercise outdoors while keeping seasonal allergy symptoms on the sidelines. Allergy triggers – to know them is to conquer them. If you haven’t already, talk to your doctor about performing Read more »

Why Strength Training Isn’t Just for Bodybuilders

Forget the image of the consummate bodybuilder, muscles flexing, veins bulging, while he lifts a giant barbell over his head. The truth is, strength training is so much more than a way to build muscle mass. It is a key component of overall health and fitness for everyone. Well-Being turned to the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Health & Wellness team for information about how strength training should Read more »