Monthly Archives: October 2011

The definition of overweight and obesity is typically made using a measurement called the BMI (body mass index). This measurement is calculated from a persons height and weight and for most people it correlates well with their amount of body … Continue reading →

One of the most effective ways to both start and maintain an exercise program is to bring along a friend or partner.   Multiple studies have shown that having an exercise partner is a great way to maintain momentum and keep a regular … Continue reading →

This month the CDC released their Heads Up initiative.  This follows a report that highlights that “Emergency room visits for concussions are up 60%.”  This statistic comes from a study that looked at emergency department diagnoses of concussion over the … Continue reading →

With the fall marathon season in full swing, marathon training seems to be peaking. Recently, I have seen an increased rate of injuries in marathoners as we all work through those final long training runs leading up to the race.  Keep … Continue reading →

With cold and flu season among us,  I think now is a good time to discuss this topic.  What should we do about exercise when we are suffering from the common cold? Is it OK to exercise with a cold? 1) As a general … Continue reading →

This is a link to a great article that looks at motivation and exercise http://www.psych.rochester.edu/SDT/documents/1997_RyanFrederickLepesRubioSheldon.pdf  

How to begin an active lifestyle What is Active Health? The goal of the ActiveHealthUNC blog is to educate people on various aspects of physical activity and how being active is related to our mental and physical health.  We hope … Continue reading →

OUR GOAL: We created this blog with the goal of combining the expertise of our medical backgrounds to create an on-line resource that will provide state-of-the art information about achieving wellness through “active health”. The term “active health”  defines a … Continue reading →