10/4/2006
Are you addicted to your TiVo? Never miss an episode of CSI? Got sore thumbs from clicking from one football game to another? If TV is a must-see for you, it's easy to let it cut into your workout time. But fitness doesn't have to mean foregoing your favorite shows. How about a workout in front of the tube? Just think of it as multi-tasking. You can watch your favorite show while hitting the treadmill, bike or just doing some crunches.
Jumping on that treadmill or bike is not only good for one's health, but also can help significantly reduce depression. A new study showed that depressive symptoms were reduced almost 50 percent in individuals who participated in 30-minute aerobic exercise sessions three to five times a week.
If you are suffering from depression, talk to your doctor. There are options out there and it’s an important part of your overall health. For more info on St. John’s programs or to find a doctor that’s right for you, call St. John’s Referral One at 625-2000 or log onto stj.com.
