Category: Health & Wellness

FitFactor: How Does Your List of Healthy Foods Compare with a Nutritionist’s?

Do you feel that your views of what’s healthy align with the views of the experts? The New York Times published an interesting article a few months ago about public perception of what is “healthy” and how these have changed over time. The study also highlighted what foods nutritionists believe to be the healthiest (and […]

FitFactor: The Benefits of Hitting the Weight Room

Weight training plays an important role in keeping your body fit and healthy. It’s a great way for people with bleeding disorders to strengthen muscles and joints and by doing so, reduce the frequency and severity of bleeds. We spoke with Michael Zolotnitsky, Doctor of Physical Therapy, about the benefits of weight training and his […]

FitFactor: Get Your Gears Going!

In late September, a group of community members, HFA staff, and sponsors rode, by bike, 156 miles from West Virginia to Washington, D.C. following the old mule tracks next to the C & O Canal. We started out on a Friday in West Virginia and finished at the canal’s beginning in Georgetown on Sunday, spending […]

FitFactor: Six Steps to Sleeping Well

When it comes to health and lifestyles, many of us do not put sleep at the top of our priority list. We may not realize the numerous benefits that sleep has on our bodies and minds. Not only does it give us the rest we need to replace the energy expended from the day but […]

Fit Factor: The Importance of a Whole Grain Diet

For many of us, our diet takes a back seat when our lives become busy and stressful. This leads us to consume more processed meals and snacks on the go. While these foods can be cheap and convenient, they have also been stripped of some of their nutritional value. Whole grain products rather than foods […]

Take a Hike! Safety Tips for the Trail

It is important for individuals with bleeding disorders to participate in some form of physical activity.  Being physically active helps to strengthen one’s muscles, bones and joints.  One of the many benefits of having a strong healthy body can be a reduction in the number of bleeding episodes an individual might experience. Of equal importance […]

The Ins and Outs of BMI

By Michelle Morath “Healthy Bodies Bleed Less” continues to be the mantra of HFA’s FitFactor program. It is our goal to get every community member at least considering the positive effects that physical activity and a healthy diet can have not only on their joint health, but also their overall health and sense of well-being. […]

3 Great Smoothies for National Beverage Day

May 6, 2016 is National Beverage Day. Why not celebrate with these three delicious smoothie recipes from HFA’s FitFactor partnership with the folks over at SuperKidsBook.com? Berry Beet Smoothie 1/2 c. Vanilla yogurt 1 Banana 1/2 c. Fresh or frozen Strawberries 1/4 c. Cooked beets Banana Orange Delight 1/4 c. Plain yogurt 1/2 c. Orange […]

Recipe: So Easy Slow Roasted Salmon

Being at a healthy weight is an important step for people with a bleeding disorder to take in order to maintain healthy joints. Eating a diet that includes a variety of clean, natural foods is a great way to get to or maintain a healthy weight. Following the MyPlate guidelines a healthy diet should include plenty […]

FitFactor: Eat Healthier with MyPlate

In an effort to make healthier food choices easier to understand, the U.S. Department of Agriculture created  a simple and familiar visual, that would be easy to remember and use, a place setting.  MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The […]