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Regular readers will know that we do not publish a health and fitness post on U.S. Federal Holidays. Since 1954, Veterans Day has honored all American veterans, not just those of World War I – for whom Armistice Day, the 11th day of the 11th month, originally was created. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs […]

Greetings All… WildFire! is on a re-charge Autumn Vacation. Talk to you next week. Keep Moving with Joy!

We all know the Hometown Hero is admired and respected by a community. Hometown Heroes are seen as role models because they positively impact our lives, inspire us and transfer We Did It! good feelings.   Sometimes the Hero is one individual… Or the Hometown Hero can be a championship team – from Little League

This Tuesday, October 22nd, the online calendar, Days Of The Year, highlights NUTS – which are one of my favorite DAILY food categories. National Nut Day reminds me why I so enjoy nuts, particularly walnuts and almonds, such that I occasionally over-eat them.(A FEW pistachios, pecans and cashews also are thrown into my daily NUT

This week on Wednesday, October 16th, World Spine Day raises awareness about spinal pain and disability and how to attain and maintain spinal health. As we get older, several factors may affect spinal health and result in detrimental changes to our posture, including: 1. Muscle weakness: Age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) can weaken the muscles that support

Although we may seem to diverge from Health and Fitness this week by acknowledging Ada Lovelace Day, in fact – we are not straying from wellbeing. Daughter of the poet, Lord Byron, Ada Lovelace was brought up by her mother with a “strict upbringing in logic, science and mathematics.”Quoting directly from Days of the Year

Does Anything need Changing? Are we Feeling a little Moldy?Have we been at the same Health and Fitness practices so long that nothing feels fresh, inspiring or effective? Here are a few suggestions to freshen up our fitness… 1. Mix Up Our Workouts 2. Set New Goals 3. Prioritize Rest and Recovery 4. Find a Workout Buddy 5. Reward Ourselves

With Autumn officially present in Earth’s northern hemisphere, we have health and fitness choices to make for the next few months. Instead of considering Fall as the time to start winding down in preparation for Winter’s in-door activities, let’s look at this season as opportunity for a Fresh Outdoor Start.We can tell ourselves that Autumn

How does leaping toward immortality translate into a favorite afternoon snack? First let’s give credit for our paraphrased blog title to American poet John Updike’s line…”Cheese is milk’s leap towards immortality.” Except scientific research counters immortality and says Extreme Obesity Shaves Years Off Life Expectancy. Happy Coincidence this week for Milk’s Big Leap when on

If You Want To Change The World, Start Off By Making Your Bed.1This week on September 11th we welcome National Make Your Bed Day as great for health and fitness. Whether we are one of those perfect bedmakers – not a wrinkle in sight on sheet, pillow or bedspread – or tend to the sloppy