Exercise

It’s Garrett from Shine Afternoons and some parts of the Shine.FM listening area had another “snow day” today.  Are you still excited about them this year, or is the winter dragging on a little bit for your family?  What’s your favorite thing to do on a Read More

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Kids who are more active tend to be less stressed. Physically active children tend to be happier and have and have fewer symptoms of depression than children who are less active. Now researchers may have an explanation–exercise appears to help children cope with stress. The Read More

Were you born between 1946 and 1964?  If so, how are you feeling?  According to a story on HealthDay.com, the baby boom is turning out to be a health bust. Medical advances have led to the longest life expectancy ever, but baby boomers have higher rates of chronic disease, more Read More

    This little guy knocks down some incredible shots.  I wonder if Nike has contacted him yet. Do your kids have any special talents that could go viral? Read More

It’s Garrett from Shine Afternoons and if you are like me, you’re working on making 2013 a healthier year than 2012 (remember…my one word is “transform”).  I want to run a couple of 10K’s this spring and a longer race or two later in the Read More

Here’s a simple thing you can do to reduce your risk of stroke. A new study done in Spain has found that taking daily walks may reduce the risk of stroke in women. The study included 13,000 men and 19,000 women, who were all between the ages of 29 and 69. The researchers found Read More

Fun, everyday ways to sneak fitness in with your kid. Plus, get healthy eating tips, exercise ideas, and more ways to shape up with Parenting’s Fit Generation! By Shaun Dreisbach 1. Hit the playground!“It’s honestly better — and far more fun — than any Read More

By Alice Oglethorpe, SELF magazine According to researchers at the University College London, it only takes 18 days to make a habit stick. Get #UpNOut for an A.M. sweat session with these five tips. 1. It’s the Fit Girl’s #1 Secret: The enviably in-shape women we Read More

Recess is going the way of the dinosaur at many schools, and America’s pediatricians are worried. According to a story on Time.com, doctors say recess can be as important as class time for helping students perform their best. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued a new Read More