Welcome back to Dimensions Healthy Living!, a place to learn more about developing and living a healthier lifestyle. In this edition we take a look at exercise—how much you need and how to make it part of your daily routine. Our interview with Theresa DiMasi, editor in chief of WeightWatchers.com, provides tips on how to get started.

And with Breast Cancer Awareness Month just around the corner, we’ve provided links and resources to help you increase your awareness of this deadly disease. If there is a particular topic you’d like to see covered in our next edition, click here to let us know.

Making Exercise Part of Your Day

Learn more about the major barriers most of us face when starting an exercise program and how to overcome them in our interview with Theresa DiMasi, editor in chief of WeightWatchers.com.

Exercise: Why Bother?

According to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, moderate daily physical activity can reduce substantially the risk of developing or dying from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. In addition, daily physical activity helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, helps prevent or retard osteoporosis, and helps reduce obesity, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and symptoms of arthritis.

Dance, Bike, or Just Rake Leaves

Whatever your preference, there is a moderate-intensity physical activity that you can do to achieve long-term benefits. To learn more about how much exercise you need and to discover new ways to incorporate healthy physical activities into your life, click here.

Get Back on Track

If your diet went on vacation this summer, here are some great suggestions from Weight Watchers International on how to get back on track and eating healthy once again.

On the Run!

If you’ve ever felt the urge to give running a try, read “Running 101” by John Hunc, writer for Weight Watchers International. In this brief article, the writer explains the benefits of running, covers what you’ll need to get started, and describes the proper running form.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed this year. Awareness about the disease can save your life. Take this quick quiz from Prevention magazine to see how much you know and what steps you can take to protect your health.

When a Reminder Is What You Need

The American Cancer Society recommends that women begin annual mammography screenings after the age of 40. To help women remember to schedule their procedure, the Cancer Society will send women a free mammogram email reminder once a year. Click here to sign up for your reminder.

Healthy Practice: Practicing Pain-Free

First published in January 2005, “Making the Principles of Ergonomics” Work for You, by Tabitha Tavoc, RDH, MEd, and Marylou E. Gutmann, RDH, MA, discuss the causes and symptoms of common cumulative traumatic disorders and provide easy exercises that you can do to help protect yourself from injury. Click here to review this article in its entirety.

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