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 […]
Working from home has become the norm for people all over the country, and with many companies telling employees not to expect that to change for the foreseeable future, you may be considering upgrading the home workstation you haphazardly threw together back in March. And now as schools come back into session with students either […]
Holiday planning is always tough (Whose family are we celebrating with this year? What days of the week do Christmas and New Year fall?). But throw a pandemic into the mix and it’s a whole different set of questions to be asking yourself. Well, who better to ask than two physicians who are also mothers […]
It’s Here! Orangetheory Charlotte is now re-opening under the Phase 2.5 guidelines and it’s time for you to get ‘Back To Base!’ OTF Charlotte is opening 4 of their 8 area studios. And dates will be announced soon for the others. How to Get Going If you are an OTF member and your home studio […]
Runners are always on the prowl for the next race on the calendar, but 2020 has sidelined many road racer’s motivation for running. With most in-person races cancelled or postponed, it can be hard to keep testing your abilities through training. But training for a virtual race can (and should) be the same as training […]
Governor Cooper has extended Phase 2 of his reopening plan for another 5 weeks. Although our numbers are beginning to show signs of stabilization thanks to current precautions, the Governor will continue to monitor cases to see a decline before moving forward with additional re-openings. This is not happy news, we know. With the number […]
