Health

Five great reasons to join an exercise class

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-22T00:00:00-05:00May 22nd, 2014|Health|

Let’s face it - starting an exercise program for most people is fairly easy. Sticking to an exercise program and making it a part of your everyday routine like brushing your teeth is a totally different story. Just look at the amount of people year after year who start New Year’s Resolutions to lose weight, diet and exercise only to fail in a few weeks time. Joining an exercise class might be a way to keep you on track.

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Building strong bones now for your future
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Building strong bones now for your future

Building strong bones now for your future

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-22T00:00:00-05:00May 22nd, 2014|Health, Life after 50|

My mom tripped on an area rug a few weeks ago, causing her to fall and fracture her pelvis and hip. According to her physician, it was the “best” hip fracture to have; she only needed three rods in her hip instead of a hip replacement. In the past, she’s also had multiple compression fractures in her spine. Why so many bone breaks? Just like her mother before her, my mom suffers from osteoporosis. There are ways to help reduce your risk.

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Dancing … yep, it is exercise
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Dancing … yep, it is exercise

Dancing … yep, it is exercise

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-19T00:00:00-05:00May 19th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

A look of horror crossed his face as he uttered the words, “Ballroom dancing? Are you serious?” I needed a partner for my dance class and suggested to my husband Tom, that we take the class together. After the momentary shock, he declared himself ready for the challenge.

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Volunteering is helping Joan Valdes stay healthy

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-16T00:00:00-05:00May 16th, 2014|Health, Volunteering|

Joan Valdes is staying pretty busy in retirement. A former social worker, she spends her days taking classes at Oasis, doing volunteer social service work, exercising and helping children develop healthier habits for a lifetime through the CATCH Healthy Habits program in Escondido, CA.

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A good reason to get RIPPED
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A good reason to get RIPPED

A good reason to get RIPPED

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-16T00:00:00-05:00May 16th, 2014|Health|

Michael Colabufo has strugged to keep his heart healthy for years after a heart attack at age 38. When he retired, he was overweight with high cholesterol and knew he had to do something about it. He found the answer through the fitness programs at Oasis in Syracuse.

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Think public health is a problem in the U.S.?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-15T00:00:00-05:00May 15th, 2014|Health|

I’ve been working as a Community Health Coordinator for a few years now but in two very, very different settings. I worked as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Andes of Peru and am now with Oasis in St. Louis. While my job with both organizations is to help prevent public health problems, the experiences couldn’t be any more different!

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Reading nutrition labels can help with getting nutrients you may need
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Reading nutrition labels can help with getting nutrients you may need

Reading nutrition labels can help with getting nutrients you may need

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-12T00:00:00-05:00May 12th, 2014|Health|

The nutrition label is on almost every package of food. Numbers and percentages for calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium and more are listed on the label. What does it all mean to the consumer? How can we use the information on the label to make informed food choices?

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Travelin’ Light – Safely

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-08T00:00:00-05:00May 8th, 2014|Bicycling, Health|

I've met with all kinds of hazards training for an upcoming bke tour. With T-minus-2 days til we roll out, it's time to tie up the safety plan for our trip. Here are my top six rules for staying safe, in Part Three of the "Travelin' Light" series.

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Have you planted your tomatoes yet?
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Have you planted your tomatoes yet?

Have you planted your tomatoes yet?

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-07T00:00:00-05:00May 7th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

I’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day in my own special way this coming weekend, when I plant tomatoes. When I read Jamsey Thomas’ blog about hobbies a few weeks ago, I wasn’t surprised to see gardening near the top of the list for people age 50-plus. I’m 50-plus, and I love gardening, especially vegetable gardening. But then, tomatoes and I go way back. I like to say that tomatoes put me through college.

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Managing your “stuff”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-04-29T00:00:00-05:00April 29th, 2014|Health|

As older Americans we have “stuff” that we carry/have carried through our life cycle. Sometimes it’s family issues, sometimes it’s work issues. No matter what "stuff" you have, are you managing it? In the spirit of this year's Older Americans Month, "Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow," Oasis member Ruth Jenerson shares her journey on taking control of her "stuff" so she can live a healthy life.

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