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The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ (HNHN) Grand Challenge features monthly health challenges to engage nurses and others, including a ten day Celebrate Civility challenge which will begin on December 9, 2019. ANA will randomly select a participant who has joined both the American Nurses Association as a member and enrolled in the HNHN text to join ...
Welcome to day 10 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . You’ve come this far — don’t stop now. One study found that a two-week break from physical activity can take a toll on your muscle mass and increase your body fat. Keep your momentum going even after this challenge is complete. Take a few moments to reflect on the following: ...
Welcome to day 10 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . You’ve come this far — don’t stop now. One study found that a two-week break from physical activity can take a toll on your muscle mass and increase your body fat. Keep your momentum going even after this challenge is complete. Take a few moments to reflect on the following: ...
Welcome to day 9 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Ugh, another ad. And unlike on YouTube, you can’t skip commercials on television. There’s only one thing left to do: Aimlessly browse social media on your phone to pass the time, right? Not so fast. Who says you have to waste commercial breaks on meaningless activities? Use ...
Welcome to day 9 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Ugh, another ad. And unlike on YouTube, you can’t skip commercials on television. There’s only one thing left to do: Aimlessly browse social media on your phone to pass the time, right? Not so fast. Who says you have to waste commercial breaks on meaningless activities? Use ...
Welcome to day 8 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Do you load your arms with as many bags of groceries as possible to avoid making two trips? For one day, let’s call it quits. Instead of choosing efficient activities like tossing laundry down the chute or taking multiple trash bags out in one haul, use these opportunities to ...
Welcome to day 8 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Do you load your arms with as many bags of groceries as possible to avoid making two trips? For one day, let’s call it quits. Instead of choosing efficient activities like tossing laundry down the chute or taking multiple trash bags out in one haul, use these opportunities to ...
Welcome to day 7 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Begin your day on the right foot with a quick, revitalizing workout. This short workout will get your blood pumping and your energy soaring — maybe even before that morning cup of coffee! Try this 5-minute wake-up challenge workout , which incorporates stretches and simple ...
Welcome to day 7 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Begin your day on the right foot with a quick, revitalizing workout. This short workout will get your blood pumping and your energy soaring — maybe even before that morning cup of coffee! Try this 5-minute wake-up challenge workout , which incorporates stretches and simple ...
Welcome to day 6 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Do you load your arms with as many bags of groceries as possible to avoid making two trips? For one day, let’s call it quits. Instead of choosing efficient activities like tossing laundry down the chute or taking multiple trash bags out in one haul, use these opportunities to ...
Welcome to day 6 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . Do you load your arms with as many bags of groceries as possible to avoid making two trips? For one day, let’s call it quits. Instead of choosing efficient activities like tossing laundry down the chute or taking multiple trash bags out in one haul, use these opportunities to ...
Welcome to day 5 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . While planks are known for working the core, they actually work multiple areas of the body. By holding yourself in a plank position for 10, 20, or 30 seconds (or however long you can hold it), you’re working your: Biceps Neck Shoulder muscles Core Legs Not sure how to ...
Welcome to day 5 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . While planks are known for working the core, they actually work multiple areas of the body. By holding yourself in a plank position for 10, 20, or 30 seconds (or however long you can hold it), you’re working your: Biceps Neck Shoulder muscles Core Legs Not sure how to ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . One of the easiest ways to get your heart pumping is with jumping jacks. It’s a simple cardiovascular exercise that you can do almost anywhere. And it’s ideal for working your glutes, adductors, and calves. To avoid injury and reap the cardiovascular rewards of jumping ...
Welcome to day 4 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . One of the easiest ways to get your heart pumping is with jumping jacks. It’s a simple cardiovascular exercise that you can do almost anywhere. And it’s ideal for working your glutes, adductors, and calves. To avoid injury and reap the cardiovascular rewards of jumping ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . One way to multi-task while you work at your desk: Exercise in your chair! Take advantage of the time you spend working on your computer, watching television, or any other activity you do while sitting. Do seated: Squat lunges: Work your lower body by stepping into a lunge, ...
Welcome to day 3 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana . One way to multi-task while you work at your desk: Exercise in your chair! Take advantage of the time you spend working on your computer, watching television, or any other activity you do while sitting. Do seated: Squat lunges: Work your lower body by stepping into a lunge, ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana ! Does your home have a stairway? Fire up those quads by going up and down the stairs for five minutes. Revving up your heart rate, even just a little bit, is healthy. Exercising just 30 minutes a day helps keep you heart strong. And if you don’t have access to a gym or time for longer ...
Welcome to day 2 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana ! Does your home have a stairway? Fire up those quads by going up and down the stairs for five minutes. Revving up your heart rate, even just a little bit, is healthy. Exercising just 30 minutes a day helps keep you heart strong. And if you don’t have access to a gym or time for longer ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana ! Sedentary lifestyles are more dangerous than most people think. One study found that sitting for eight hours a day poses similar health risks as those stemming from obesity or smoking. Having a sedentary lifestyle, which researchers now refer to as ...
Welcome to day 1 of the Move More Now challenge, powered by support from Humana ! Sedentary lifestyles are more dangerous than most people think. One study found that sitting for eight hours a day poses similar health risks as those stemming from obesity or smoking. Having a sedentary lifestyle, which researchers now refer to as ...
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I absolutely LOVE being around water. Being in a swimming pool, floating on my back with my ears under the water, staring up at the sky…… Im basically in heaven!! One of my all time favorite memories is when I had my own private balcony next to the ocean in Cancun Mex., and I left the door open every night to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves…. again, heaven...
yes meditating while walking is great! You're active, but getting relaxed at the same time!
it also works for me. I use it to talk to God and it works. It is relaxing and soothing.
I did the standing calf raises, the push ups and took the stairs between documenting on patients.
Taking care of self is not always easy, so today I challenge myself to indulge in Self Care. Be Well!