Asked to define "being healthy," 44% of women surveyed by the National Women’s Health Resource Center chose the answer "having a healthy family." That definition came in way ahead of "being physically active" (27%), "not having chronic diseases" (26%), "eating healthily" (15%) and "not being overweight" (11%). What does that tell you about the definition of "being a woman"? In this revelatory piece in the Los Angeles Times, Dr. Ana E. Nuñez, an internist and director of the women’s health education program at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, defines women as "need-seeking devices," who are inclined to put their own needs at the bottom of the list. The story reports on the survey of more than 1,000 women, which found that most said that they are chronically short of time and overstressed. Almost four in 10 listed "reducing stress in life" and "having more time to take care of self" as one of the most helpful steps they could take to improve their health. For men, at least, reading this is an eye-opening exercise. <p>
Health, fitness and lifestyle tips for people over 50 who still like to play hard
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Teens need to exercise for about 60 minutes every day. You can mix your activities up to include moderate activities like fast walking or riding a bike and more intense or vigorous activities like jogging or fast dancing. It is likely that the exercise you get in gym class will not add up to the total amount of exercise you need each week. This is why it is very important that you make physical activity a regular part of your lifestyle.