The basics for starting a health and fitness routine aren’t as complex as you may think. As many people are getting ready to make their New Years resolutions, it’s smart to know what points to consider when it comes to health and fitness routines. You...
Diet goals are some of the hardest of them all, or are they? With some knowledge in your corner, and a dedicated plan-of-action, you can make keeping your diet goals this season easier than pie! Studies show that winter months heighten the appetite. According to NPR,...
With Family Health and Fitness Day coming up on September 29, you might wonder how to promote better health and wellness for you and your family. One way is to focus on stretching and strengthening your back. Here are seven exercises for a healthy back...
Everyone wants a fast metabolism. After all, the higher your metabolic rate, the more calories you burn at rest. Using more calories makes it easier to lose weight and keep it off. You also have more energy and feel healthier overall. Use these 10 simple...
Do you have a stressful job? Are you always worried about money, your health, or the safety of your children? While a little bit of stress in high-pressure situations can actually be beneficial, constantly elevated stress levels are not healthy. It might be time to...
You live a hectic lifestyle, but pause for a moment and think about your health. Are you eating right? Do you get enough exercise? Is your stress level low? If you answer “no” to any of these questions, it’s time to make some changes. With...
Do you tend to exercise less in the winter? This is common among many people as wintertime drives more people inside instead of to the gym. This could also be why people tend to put on extra weight during the colder months. For athletes, training...
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know much about diabetes or if you are at risk to get it? More than 100 million American adults either have diabetes or are at risk to get it. Prediabetes is tricky, as it often shows no symptoms...
Pregnancy can be an exciting time for many women, but it can also be a time of discomfort and especially back pain. As your body changes and takes on more weight from a growing baby, discomfort can happen in your lower back. Your body might...
You’ve probably heard of the term, “body mass index”, but what does that actually mean? Patients that want to know what their body mass index—or BMI—is, divide their weight in kilograms by the square of their height. For those who aren’t math majors, you basically...