Last year changed our fitness routines. We started out January 2020 having to book our classes days ahead to secure a space, and we signed up for 5k and 10k races to set fitness goals. By March, those group workouts turned into solo walks and progressed into virtual classes aiming to give us a sense […]
Here’s why you shouldn’t diet this year. Guest post contributed by Companion Health, where you’ll find functional medicine combined with traditional medicine to help you heal your body from the inside out. You’ve already tried Whole30. You’ve dabbled with keto, and you even went vegetarian for a year. But something is still not right. Maybe […]
For months, we have been hearing warnings about the spread of COVID-19 growing worse with the increased indoor activity of winter. We are now officially in the throes of the latest surge. While there is great news about vaccine options in the near future, we need to continue to do all that we can until […]
Any parent of a student-athlete knows when their child’s sport is in season, it’s “game on” (so to speak). Multiple weekly workouts, practices, scrimmages, meets and games can become like a full-time job as these young athletes strive for greatness. But when the season ends and their schedule clears up, should you let your child […]
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Ugh. It’s so much fun when it’s happening, but then reality sets in and you want to get out and work that gigantic Thanksgiving meal off. So just what does it take? Well, for perspective, most Americans consume anywhere from 2,500 to 4,500 calories in the big Thanksgiving meal and day. It’s often twice your normal […]
When the pandemic began, we all learned about this “novel coronavirus,” meaning a brand new strain. Since then, we’ve dropped “novel” out of the conversation and are all far too familiar with COVID-19. The pandemic certainly doesn’t feel new anymore. Still, we have much to learn. We continue to develop ways to co-exist and work […]
When the world began to shut down in March and jobs and schools went remote, many of us struggled to adjust to all of the changes being thrown our way. This, coupled with the unknowns about coronavirus, resulted in fears about the health and well-being of our families, and uncertainty about the future. It should […]
As women, the role of caretaker often falls to us — for our homes, our kids and eventually, our elderly relatives. And even if we aren’t living with our aging family members full-time, we often find ourselves checking in: are they taking their medications? Is the fridge stocked? Are they lonely? One large piece of […]
“So, you’re a runner! It must have been tough not being able to do that right now. A lot of people find it to be such a release,” my new chiropractor mused after I told him about an injury that had me sidelined since March. “Yup,” I choked out through the lump in my throat. […]
With winter around the corner and many schools and sports still on hold, it might be tougher to stay in shape. But that doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to hole up on the couch until spring returns — that’s a recipe for orthopedic issues. We spoke to Dr. Virginia F. Casey with OrthoCarolina, who said […]
These days, anyone who sniffles or sneezes may be quick to get a side-eye from those around them. They may proclaim, “It’s just allergies!” but in 2020, any symptoms could be seen as suspect. As we guard ourselves and our families against COVID-19, it’s hard to take anyone at their word. And rightfully so, since […]
