Maffett’s tips on how to keep your blood sugar balanced include: Maffett’s final tip on how to keep your blood sugar balanced? “My final advice would be monitoring your blood sugars regularly, taking all medications as prescribed by your health care provider, eating as healthy as possible, engaging in regular physical activity letting your doctor […]
Living with cystic fibrosis
Pulmonologist Manuel Izquierdo, MD, spoke on the complicated reality of living with cystic fibrosis, including being more likely to experience serious complications to viral or bacterial infections, increased dangers when it comes to starting a family, the risk of respiratory failure and more. He also touched on the time-consuming treatment regimens that people living with […]
Growing up with cystic fibrosis
Pulmonologist Manuel Izquierdo, MD, answered commonly asked questions about cystic fibrosis, including:
Mini MoveWell: Stairwell stimulator
A great way to build up your legs is to take the stairs instead of the elevator. But what if you don’t actually need to use the stairs, or you’re looking for the same effect for your regular workouts? In this quick video, you’ll see tips on how to best perform the ‘stairwell simulator’, including […]
Mini MoveWell: Park bench pick-me-up
This Mini MoveWell is designed to give you a few extra exercises perfect for performing while out on a walk, a picnic or enjoying a family day out at the park. All you need is a park bench or picnic table and a few minutes of your time. Exercises include the bench sit-and-stand to stretch […]
Mini MoveWell: Rest area exercises for road trips
Long road trips can be hard on your health. Sitting still for long periods of time with your knees bent can increase your risk for stroke and other serious medical conditions, sure, but even lesser discomforts can be hard to shake. Our rest area exercises for road trips are designed for a quick and easy […]