As we go about our busy lives, our fitness needs do not often come to mind.  In fact, probably the only thought that is given to our fitness needs relates to the 15 pounds we think we need to lose.  But even when we are fairly fit, we have needs that help us to sustain that fitness.   Have you ever given thought to what those needs are? (…)

    Quite often, when our children return from afternoon play, they look exhausted, and ready for a nap.  That is the most accurate description, and quite the truth.  Play is hard work.  It is exhausting to the mind and body of the young person, and plays an extremely important role in helping them to become productive, healthy citizens. (…)

Fitness itself is defined as the ability of the human body to function with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue and with ample energy to engage in leisure activities, and to meet physical stresses. (…)

Our level of income directly affects our health.  Did you know that?  How much money you make helps to determine how healthy you will be.  Doesn’t really make sense, if you don’t’ look at the broader picture.  In the big picture, however, here is the view: you are educated, have a degree, and are exposed to tons of information during your college years.  You are exposed to health classes, athletes, and all sorts of professional people who already understand the importance of health in your life. (…)

Meditation, an exercise recommended for everyone, but especially those of us with hectic, stressful lifestyles, is defined as an engagement in contemplation, especially of a spiritual or devotional nature.  Meditation has been shown to relieve stress, and promote overall good health, by simply reflecting upon our day, and finding happiness within ourselves.  This and other mind exercises help us to keep our mind fit, and functioning at top performance levels.  But up until the last twenty years, meditation was something the western world new little about.  Is it necessary for our health? (…)