Looking for a safe, cost-effective place to walk, regardless of the weather, during the morning hours? Look no further than the Hanover Mall. Not only do they allow mall walking, they offer health and wellness seminars and a monthly breakfast – free of charge. The walk and the breakfast are sponsored by the YMCA. For [...]
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Video: Two Mile Farm, Marshfield, MA
Stacey Shipman takes you on a short walk through Two Mile Farm in Marshfield.
Wellness Tip: Take a Movement Break
Stacey Shipman shares suggestions for getting more movement into your day. Do you sit for extended periods of time during the day without a movement break? Research published in the July 2011 British Medical Journal suggests that “frequent sitters” who don’t get a lot of movement during the day may be at a higher risk [...]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy on the South Shore Without a Gym Membership
This article is written by Stacey Shipman, editor of Healthy South Shore. After nearly 8 years without a membership, my husband and I are thinking of joining a gym again. The south shore offers fitness centers for all personalities – families, cost conscious, no frills, all the frills. A quick Google search will yield pages [...]
How and Where to Enjoy a Hike on the South Shore
This article is written by Stacey Shipman, editor of Healthy South Shore. Hiking. It’s easy and there is so much of it nearby. Hiking does not always mean reaching the summit of a snow capped mountain; it can be strolling on a flat wooded path, bird watching, or taking the kids out for a walk [...]
September is the Perfect Time to Get Outside (And Pick Apples)
September is here and the hot days of summer are coming to an end. The kids are back to school, the temperatures during the day are pleasant and warm, and the nights are cool and comfortable. September provides the perfect weather for getting outside, and what better place to be active and outside than Massachusetts? [...]
Summer’s Almost Here! Tips to Avoid the Barbecue Bulge
Summer is the official season for “chillin’ and grillin’”. You’re eating what seems like endless amounts of hamburgers, hot dogs, and drinking those refreshing summer drinks. But wait! You trained all winter for your summer beach bodies, and now with 1 hamburger too many, all of that work could be in vain. Don’t let that [...]
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