Chocolate has been receiving lots of press lately in the world of health and wellness. But what is true and what is hype? Chocolate, derived from the Cacao pod, dates back 2,000 years to Central America where the first connoisseurs of chocolate, the Maya, drank it as a fermented ... Read More >
Cordia's Fitness Tips
Cordia's Director of Wellness introduces us to the wellness programs offered by Cordia Senior Living at Grand Traverse Commons in Michigan.
Remember to Exercise ~ Exercise to Remember!
A study released in 2016 reports that older adults who are physically active have larger grey matter volume in key brain areas responsible for memory and cognition. The study was conducted by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the ... Read More >
Start Moving, Keep Moving
If you want to add more movement to your day and would like an easy suggestion for one thing you can do to get started, here’s an idea from Cordia’s personal trainer, Terri. Exercise doesn’t have to be serious! ... Read More >
Release Shoulder Tension
Cordia’s personal trainer, Terri, knows we often hold tension in the space between our shoulder blades. Here is something easy you can do to help release that tightness and open your chest. ... Read More >
Counter Squats
One of Cordia’s visiting instructors from the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA offers you an exercise you can do in your kitchen to strengthen your legs and practice your balance. ... Read More >
