Take a walk in Baltimore

Did you know that walking helps the brain make new connections? It’s true! Regular walking promotes new connections between brain cells, staves off the usual withering of brain tissue that comes with age, increases the volume of the hippocampus (a brain region crucial for memory) and stimulates the growth of neurons that transmit messages. Baltimore […]

Mindful Movements Activities Can Lead to Healthy Hearts 

Yoga, walking and stretching are all mindful movement activities that can help build strong hearts and minds.  Mindfulness activities for any age can reduce stress, improve balance and help fight chronic pain.  What can you do?  Read on to learn more about the benefits of Mindful Movement activities.   https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/exercise-mind-and-body-with-yoga-and-mindful-movement

Exercise Of The Week

Barrel Quadriceps Stretch Place top of your foot on the barrel. Squeeze the backs of your hip and inner thighs together, keep your belly in and lift tall through the center of the spine. Avoid arching your spine. Keep ribs in with abdominals tight. Ground your hips and lift waist up out of hips. Hold for […]