Entries by Start Moving Start Living
Why Do Doctors Tell Me to Exercise and They Know I Can’t?
Ever hear your healthcare provider say these dreaded words to you? “You’re overweight and you need to exercise and watch your diet,” Easier said than done, right? Sometimes you might look at the person saying that to you and think to yourself, “YOU need to lose some weight yourself!!” The stigma of being called overweight, […]
Manage diabetes and joint pain with movement
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47 percent of people with arthritis also have diabetes. The most common type of arthritis is Osteoarthritis and in many cases, it is caused by excessive weight gain. The weight gain increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Having diabetes can potentially damage joint […]
Plan to attend the A.C.T NOW! Rally
Since 2010, Movement is Life, (MIL) a multi-stakeholder group, has been focused on decreasing musculoskeletal health disparities among women and racial/ethnic minorities by raising awareness of their impact on chronic disease management and quality of life. Our efforts and programs to educate and provide access to change have targeted patients, healthcare providers, communities, and policymakers. […]
What’s a church health ministry?
Does your church now have a health ministry or healthy activities? One church that does have a health ministry is the Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York City. Grace is a vibrant and diverse church located in the heart of one of the world’s greatest metropolitan areas. Reverend Richardson has led Grace Baptist […]
Can you change your health destiny?
Can you change your health destiny? Dr. Camara Jones uses stories and pictures to untangle the complexities of health disparities. Someone recently commented that “Nobody knew health care could be so complicated”. Ring any bells? Actually, many people really do understand how complicated health care is – and they spend every waking hour trying to […]
Daily Practice of Mindful Behaviors
Getting to and maintaining a healthy weight involves the daily practice of mindful behaviors. Mindfulness is all about making conscious decisions with full awareness and acceptance of your emotions and fears. It is about being present in the moment and making a healthful decision in that moment. Simple daily habits like eating fruits and vegetables, […]
