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Oh yes, the daily commute is right up there for ramping up stress – nobody loves the crush of people on a train or bumper-to-bumper traffic! However, according to critical research, daily commutes can cause health problems such as spiked and/or chronic high blood pressure, higher cholesterol, lower quality of sleep, back pain, and a … Read More
It doesn’t take much to feel younger: drive less and walk more or take the stairs rather than the elevator. Regular exercise keeps our brains young, according to a recent study from Harvard. Add to that, recent research in The Journal Physiology, which suggests that older, active adults can have physical health that is closer … Read More
When the weather takes a turn for the freezing exercise routines often go into hibernation mode. They key to continued winter workouts? According to Michelle Segar, PhD, Director of the University of Michigan’s Sport, Health, and Activity Research and Policy Center, you must flip your thinking. Understand the “whys” behind your exercise habits. Research shows … Read More
If you have a regular exercise practice, you’re bound to overdo it at some point. What’s the best way to recover after overexerting yourself during a workout? Research has shown that using ice may not be as effective as you think. Although icing after a workout makes things feel better in the short run, … Read More
After you wipe the sweat off after a tough workout, what should you eat? To get the most out of your hard work, get the timing right and have a healthy strategy. Refueling after a workout is an important nutrition moment to improve body composition, repair muscles, and keep you energy steady. Your body uses … Read More
As yogis, we build internal heat through movement and breath to burn up and eliminate toxins, revitalizing our energies. However, during the dog days of summer, there is such a thing as too much down dog intensity. If you overheat through your asana (poses), you might find yourself gasping for air and getting stressed. The … Read More
Is the urge to get to spin class… spinning out of control? “Come on people, pedal. Keep up.” You might hear that mantra in many spin classes, but can this cult-like fitness fad go too far? True, you can burn a ton of calories and shed fat in a short amount of time. However, if not … Read More
I hear this all the time: “I’m not flexible, so I can’t do yoga.” Guess what? You don’t have to be. Yoga helps us build and maintain flexibility and strength in a way that’s functional for real health in real life. Even if you can’t do much and know nothing, you can show up, try, … Read More
As the weather warms up and “swimsuit season” rapidly approaches, are you feeling more self-conscious or concerned about getting in shape and losing some weight than you were over the winter? I am. Ideally, our daily lifestyle habits should help us maintain a healthy and consistent weight year-round. But we’re human, and inevitably the winter months in colder climates … Read More
Barefoot running shoes: harmful or helpful? Those specially shaped, minimalist running shoes that give you the feel of running barefoot are all the rage, but you might not want to leave your full sneakers in the closet for good. Early humans ran barefoot, and some still do, but when barefoot runners known as the Tarahumara … Read More
They’re cute, huggable, and a very important part of your daily wellbeing. The health benefits your dog brings you with each tail wag are vast. Research shows hanging out with your dog reduces anxiety, curbs loneliness, and makes you feel supported – and they can also help keep you fit, because they keep you moving! … Read More
Although candy, treats and expensive dinners are great Mother’s Day presents in theory, the best gift you can give is one that promotes a long, healthy life. Here are five healthy ideas that will please your mom and increase your quality time together. Visit a Farmers Market With plenty of fresh produce and vegetables waiting … Read More
