In the 1640s, French philosopher René Descartes introduced what came to be known as Cartesian dualism, or the idea that although materially connected, the mind and body are separate entities. This ...
When the Osher Center of Integrative Health talks about personal well-being, we are talking about the Foundations of Health: how we eat, sleep, move and connect with ourselves, others, and the world ...
Are you a Jewish mover and shaker? Literally. Do you move? Is movement part of your Jewish practice? What does that look like, and how does leading a more movement-rich life yield benefits for both ...
Everyone can benefit from getting stronger. Building strength can help you move better, make daily activities easier, and give you a sense of self-confidence. You can do many different exercises to ...
From reformer pilates and running to strength training and spin classes, the fitness world now offers something for almost every ability and preference. Teamed with our collective interest in trackers ...
Want to try your hand at some tai chi but aren’t yet ready to do it in the public? No worries — there are plenty of tai chi YouTube videos to stream that’ll get you acquainted with the gentle movement ...
Before the end of 2024, I decided I needed to tackle moments of sadness or feelings of stagnation as they occurred, instead of wallowing in them. But I needed the tools. I had been following several ...
The terms mobility and flexibility are often used interchangeably in fitness conversations, yet they represent distinctly different aspects of physical capability with unique implications for movement ...
Cardiovascular exercise is now known to be essential for health and well-being. If exercise is your only form of movement, however, it is not a very balanced diet. There is mounting evidence that slow ...
If you’re like many of us who are spending more time than ever scrolling through social media while sheltering in place and practicing social distancing, you’ve probably seen the memes encouraging us ...