Health

Thank you, Oasis CATCH Healthy Habits volunteers!

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-07-03T00:00:00-05:00July 3rd, 2014|Health, Volunteering|

To our CATCH Healthy Habits volunteers ... we can’t thank you enough for all you do to make your communities healthier for generations to come. In addition to teaching youth about healthy habits, you are also passing along knowledge and motivation to your peers and perhaps inspiring yourself too.

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Understanding your body’s metabolism to lose weight

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-07-03T00:00:00-05:00July 3rd, 2014|Health|

“I only eat once a day. Why can’t I lose weight?” A common myth involving weight loss is that starving your body will force it to lose weight. This idea is based on wishful thinking rather than a basic understanding of how your body functions.

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Stress may be inevitable, but it’s manageable

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-25T00:00:00-05:00June 25th, 2014|Health|

We deserve to feel good about ourselves emotionally, mentally and physically. Turning to food in times of stress is a bad habit many people have, so making the decision to develop a positive one to replace it is a start. Beginning with baby steps and developing stress reduction techniques can help you achieve a more peaceful perspective on life.

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Knowing heart disease risk factors and options for modifying can help reduce worries

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-16T00:00:00-05:00June 16th, 2014|Health|

Sierra’s father had just returned home after several weeks in the hospital. He had suffered a major heart attack and complications. "Family history" and "genetic predisposition," expressions used by the doctor, were keeping Sierra awake at night. Genetics cannot be altered, but she can reduce her risks through lifestyle changes or medications.

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Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling!
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Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling!

Want to improve your brain health and memory? Try juggling!

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-10T00:00:00-05:00June 10th, 2014|Health, Lifelong learning|

Juggling is not just entertaining, its exercise for the brain and body. Researchers have found links between learning to juggle and an increase in the grey matter in the brain. Twenty percent of the oxygen taken in by the body goes to the brain and 95% of that oxygen goes into grey matter.

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The power of positive thinking

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-06-02T00:00:00-05:00June 2nd, 2014|Health|

“Only those who have mastered the art of happiness can prosper and progress. The happy spirit sees no obstacles, is not blinded by gloom, and invokes the strength and ambition that surmounts all difficulties and gains success.”

If you are not a natural positive thinker, how do you begin to develop the ability?

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Skipping breakfast? That’s one way to become “hangry”

By Oasis Institute Webmaster|2014-05-27T00:00:00-05:00May 27th, 2014|Health|

One habit that causes bad food choices is skipping meals, particularly breakfast. The human body needs energy and nutrients to start the day, which makes breakfast the most important meal of the day. Don't let your mind overrule your body’s common sense. Experience the bounty of life when you use your brainpower, fueled by breakfast, to make simple yet effective lifestyle changes.

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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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