Do Baby Boomer Women Need A Triple Shot of Exercise?
I have been training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. That got me to thinking about exercise for Baby Boomers. I think it was the creaking knees that did it. So, I went in search of recent studies on exercise for Baby Boomers.
Well, just my luck, a recent study released by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests middle-aged women (with a normal diet) need one hour of exercise per day to prevent weight gain. That is almost three times the recommended federal guidelines of 150 minutes per week (or 30 minutes a day, five times/week). Continue Reading »
COBRA: An Extension on Frustration
While insurance companies and employers struggle with figuring out the new health reform law, COBRA participants continue a roller coaster ride of uncertainty. The former employers of the unemployed workers with COBRA are equally frustrated with the start and stop series of extensions. Continue Reading »
