It’s February, which means this month is all about the heart. And we’re not just talking about Valentine’s day, February is heart month. Although a broken heart won’t kill you, heart disease can. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, killing about 610,000 lives every…
It’s the time of year where most of us make New Year’s resolutions to embrace health, wellness and exercise. Pressure to declare how you’re going to make lifestyle changes as soon as the ball drops. But sometimes we have difficulty maintaining and upholding our resolutions for the year. In this blog post, you’ll learn about…
55% of all sports injuries are in the knee, making this complex joint the most common site for injury in young athletes. Unfortunately, the numbers of knee injuries in girls have statistically risen far above those seen in male athletes. One of the top factors to increased injury being the female anatomy and structure. Female…
Do you ever feel stiff or sore when you wake up in the mornings? Have you felt pain at anytime trying to extend your muscles? According to Harvard Medical, stretching is key for maintaining healthy, strong and flexible muscles. Areas of your body you should focus on are your calves, hamstrings,…
Training for a half marathon? The race may have been cancelled but that doesn’t mean your training should be! A run/walk program is key for overall fitness, mental health, cardiovascular, and generalized strengthening. So what if you sustain an injury? That sore knee you’ve tried to tape, ice, and rest. The hip that flares up…
Have you ever wondered what causes your headaches? The truth is, the list of possible reasons can be incredibly long and leave you thinking, “am I dehydrated?”, “am I getting enough sleep?”, “is this from too much screen time?”, “do I need a vision exam?”, or one of many other self-check questions. Many of us…
