Most New Year's resolutions are easy to make -- and just as easy to break. While most of us want to get fit and healthy the task can seem overwhelming, especially when we set our goals a bit too high -- like vowing to run 10 miles a day when you haven't put on a pair of sneakers since high school!

It takes just 30 minutes of physical activity a day to stay healthy. This January, why not resolve to simply increase activity in everyday life? Activity comes in many different forms -- from walking the dog to shooting hoops -- so you can choose activities that match your lifestyle and interests (and mix it up so it never gets dull). With activity as your New Year's resolution you'll feel healthier, happier and a lot less guilty by the time March rolls around! read more »

High travel season is upon us and with that comes increased health risks to travelers from colds and flus to the risk of developing a blood clot known as deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. To help minimize the risks for the more than 2 million Americans who will travel on or around the Thanksgiving holiday, and all throughout the year, AmesWalker.com has developed a podcast of upper body and leg exercises to help prevent blood clots from forming during extended air travel. read more »