A great way to use up that end of summer zucchini and eat a delicious low-carb, fiber-rich meal. Zucchini noodles, or zoodles, have become so popular that your grocery store probably sells them in the produce department. For this recipe, either purchase them or make your own with a spiralizer. Swapping zoodles for pasta noodles […]
Your brain is the command center of your body. From your feelings to behaviors, it dictates everything you do. Just like any other muscle, it’s important to stimulate and strengthen your brain. How do you train your brain to be stronger? Below are eight common hobbies scientifically proven to boost your brain’s health! 1) SPORTS […]
“People who are in better physical condition experience greater physical intimacy. “ That’s the finding of a new study that says higher levels of aerobic exercise can improve sexual performance, stamina, and desire in active men and women alike. Researchers found that more exercise brought more benefit for the study participants. Aerobic exercise brings better cardiovascular […]
If you have a dog, here’s one more reason to love him. If you don’t, here’s one more reason to find your forever friend. Scientists say having a dog is good for your heart health! “Those who own a pet, particularly a dog, were healthier from a cardiovascular standpoint,” said Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo […]
“Do you think it’s possible for a little girl to fly?” In 1970, Coach Béla Károlyi asked this question to the young girl who was sitting silently behind her school desk. With a fire blazing behind her eyes, she stared back at him and answered his question with a nod of her head. He replied, “So do I!” […]
Walk, Don’t Drive The temptation to drive kids to school can be strong for parents with access to a car. The morning hustle can be especially difficult if you have multiple children attending different schools! I experienced this first hand growing up with my two brothers. Our parents had to juggle getting all three of […]
Like a lot of lifelong runners, Grady Cash was so passionate about his sport that he never had much interest in lifting weights. That changed a few years ago after he finished last in a short-distance race and noticed the guys who beat him were built differently. They had bigger shoulders, more muscle up top, […]
Do you ever feel like the body you want is always just out of reach or, that there’s always somebody “better” than you? It’s human nature to compare ourselves to others. Now, more than ever we are now living in an era where everything is accessible by our fingertips in a matter of seconds. Here’s how to […]
Getting your children hooked on exercise is a gift that will last a lifetime. Their active upbringing largely determines their ongoing wellbeing through adulthood. We should encourage them to participate in healthy activities and practice different exercises on a daily basis. Allow your child to choose activities that appeal to them and which are age appropriate. […]
Anyone who’s ever had shoulder or neck pain is familiar with those knobby lumps you might feel when you rub a sore area, known as “muscle knots.” What exactly are they and does massaging them actually reduce or eliminate them? Recent research is showing that the myofascial layer has a huge role in chronic muscle pain, including […]