The way we create goals can make an impact on whether or not we achieve them. Here's how to set a goal you can actually achieve.
Many nutrition resolutions set us up to fail from the start. So if you’re looking to lose weight this year, consider this.
Just because the way you train during the winter is changing temporarily doesn’t mean the quality has to suffer. There are ways to make the most of the wintertime, and to do so, having a team around you is just as important as the time you put in yourself.
As a society, we are accustomed to regular “check-ups” at the hair salons, dentist, local auto shop. Yet for some reason, it is common practice to only seek orthopedic care when injured. The concept of regular wellness visits to prevent injuries has consistently escaped the musculoskeletal realm and the common practice of most individuals. This concept is somewhat baffling, as it is not only antithetical to our normal “check-up” mentality in other realms, but it also is in direct contrast with the available research on orthopedic injuries. Rather than treating injuries and risking future ones, here's why you should just prevent them instead.
Stress is a risk factor in developing type II diabetes. Here are some strategies to help minimize its impact that you can incorporate into your daily routine to better manage the stress you have in your own life.
By consuming healthy, whole, unprocessed foods, you can greatly mitigate the risks of developing type II diabetes as well as manage it if you already have it.
Many Americans have type II diabetes or prediabetes, which impacts all aspects of their health, including sleep. Fluctuations in glucose levels can throw off your entire sleep cycle, resulting in a lack of sleep, or even a higher risk of developing another chronic condition.
Women face many issues as they age in the perimenopausal and menopausal stages of life, such as increased risk of osteoporosis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular issues, and more. These obstacles create a challenge for women trying to develop a healthy lifestyle or maintain it as they age. The best way to optimize your health as you age is to work with a collaborative team of professionals that can help guide you through the process. Here are some tools to help women stay healthy in all aspects of their life.
Approximately 10% of the American population has type II diabetes — and 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. Fortunately, diabetes can be prevented and managed by living a healthy lifestyle of proper eating and exercising.
In honor of Bone & Joint Health National Action Week, Pilates Instructor Rebecca Deeley shares a few exercises on the Pilates Reformer that strengthen the muscles around the joints without stressing out the joints themselves. These exercises are perfect for those who are recovering after an injury and require low impact methods of gaining strength back.
