Between pies and cross-country travel, it can be pretty tough to stay active during the holiday season. A cornucopia of family obligations, work parties, and last-minute shopping means that hitting the gym often gets delayed or crossed off the schedule altogether. Not this year! There are 35 days between Thanksgiving and New Years Day, be determined to make […]
It’s not just what you eat, but when you eat that matters. “Our food dictates everything from our mood and energy levels to sleep patterns and cravings,” says Marci Anderson, a registered dietitian in Cambridge, MA. So whether you want to feel alert in the morning, blissed-out at lunch or sleepy at night, smart food choices can get you there. 7 A.M. […]
How many times in your life have you tried to push yourself through exercise or cardio program and you felt stuck. It was probably a soft tissue reason for the lack of progress, and a potential one is that you haven’t been using your muscle efficiently. No matter where you are at this point with […]
The fear factor Breast pain can be scary. Your mind immediately thinks cancer, but in all likelihood, cancer is not the cause. “The important thing for patients to realize is that while it can be a sign (of cancer), it is very rare,” says Dr. Michael Cowher, a breast surgeon with Cleveland Clinic. Breast cancer rarely […]
Ever wonder what facing a 5k full of obstacles feels like? Well some of our staff and clients took on the Fitathlon Challenge, and since the course was not already difficult to begin with it of course needed to rain. A fitathlon challenge consisted of performing a number of calisthenics then running to obstacles which […]
The Federal government announced plans to redesign nutrition labels back in February—but the proposed changes (which would highlight the amount of added sugars and bring serving sizes more in line with the amounts that people actually eat) have yet to go into effect. Until then, it’s especially important to analyze the existing labels on your […]
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