Exercise
An expert on longevity says five minutes a day might be all it takes to add years to your life. Here are a few simple things that can improve your health and extend your life . . . 1. Habit stacking. Starting a new habit is hard. But adding a new habit onto an existing one […]
The Matt and Ramona Off Air Podcast dropped a brand new episode. Matt and Ramona, and producers, Liz and Squatch talk about their New Years resolutions. Ramona is not thrilled that she was unknowingly given a senior discount. Her pain was our gain ..of laughter. We discover producer Squatch is really ripped! Plus, for some […]
The Guardian put together a list of “100 ways to improve your life without really trying”. Here are 5 1 Exercise on a Monday night (nothing fun happens on a Monday night). 2 On the fence about a purchase? Wait 72 hours before you buy it. 3 Tip: the quickest supermarket queue is always behind the fullest trolley […]
It’s that time of year when we all start gaining weight again. But if you want to prevent it, or even lose a few pounds, here’s something easy that can help: Start weighing yourself every day. You don’t need to obsess over a pound or two. But research has found weighing yourself once a day […]
The Mix 107.9 wants you to join one (or more) of the walks that are coming up to help end Alzheimer’s Disease. Walking can help reduce your risk of dementia and you can help us end Alzheimer’s Disease at the same time. Join Ramona Holloway and other Radio One Charlotte personalities at Walks to End […]
A new study reveals more health benefits of walking. In particular, walking in nature. A study found a one hour nature walk reduces stress compared to a one-hour walk in a busy city environment. Other studies have shown that mental health can actually suffer in the city due to its crowded nature and increased amount […]
In the latest episode of the Matt and Ramona Off Air Podcast, we begin by talking about dodgeball. The dodgeball of our youth is out and Gaga Ball is in. The talk of dodgeball caused Matt to relive one of his very few moments of glory. A 6th grade dodgeball game that he didn’t even […]
Shocker, shocker…. It’s no surprise that exercise can help you live a longer life, but how much you do can really help. A new study from American Heart Association found that exercising for two and a half hours or more a week can dramatically lower the risk of death. Exercising two to four hours […]
Americans are some of the unhealthiest in the world. Our obesity rate is sky rocketing as well as the reliance on prescription drugs. According to experts, these are five of the unhealthiest habits in America right now. Consuming too much sugar, especially sweetened drinks like juice and soda. The American Heart Association recommends no more […]
The votes are in….any ideas what state is the most obsessed with exercise? According to the CDC, only 53 percent of adults meet the “Physical Activity Guidelines for aerobic physical activity.” Parts of the country rank higher than others for having a reputation of being active. According to a study conducted by Exercise.com, Minnesota […]