Health+Wellness

The timing seems right to have this often awkward conversation. February is the season of love after all, and we’ve just celebrated the ones we love most on Valentine’s Day. Wherever there is love, though, there is also risk. Not just of vulnerability and for heartbreak, but of transmission of disease, Sexually Transmitted Disease. Anyone […]

Making the jump from high school athletics to the college level is rare. Yet several Charlotte female athletes are preparing to do just that. Last year, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) reported nearly eight million students play high school sports in the United States. Yet less than 490,000 make it to NCAA competition. Even […]

Did you think taking hormone replacements is just for women over 50? Did you think it was all about the Estrogen? Something you don’t have to think about until you  “hit menopause”? Well, actually, nope. We spoke to Dr. Sarah Yousuff, MD at EVOLVE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES for a more in-depth learning about who should consider […]

The post-holiday slow down struggle is real. After being go go go for what felt like months at the end of 2019, January felt like being forced to walk in slow motion when you’re a nearly professional-level, born to frolic social butterfly. And social butterflies are awkward at best at slowing down. If your holiday […]

This article is brought to you by OrthoCarolina. You. Improved. Your sacroiliac — or SI joint — can be a real pain in the butt (and back, and legs). But what exactly is this joint and how can we avoid injuring it? We spoke to Dr. Todd M. Chapman, Jr., a spine surgeon with the OrthoCarolina […]

If everyone you knew was on the Keto Diet last year, but it sounded like yet another crazy fad diet to you, well, you were at least a little bit right. The Keto Diet was the #1 most popular diet search according to Google in 2018, and fell way, way down the list for 2019. […]

Prep, juice, crunch and repeat. Whether you are trying paleo, keto, Whole30 or just trying to add anything green to your diet, we’ve got a list of Charlotte spots to check out. Plus a giveaway for your chance to try each one. Read about our Healthy Eating 2020 partners below and scroll down to enter […]

Orangetheory Fitness Charlotte has a LOT of January Newness and News to share. Their new RailYard SouthEnd studio is NOW OPEN!  Their Transformation Challenge starts Jan 20 and gets major results They have a special New Member Deal, which is a rare treat at this super popular studio group They are launching an Apple Watch […]

This is it, y’all: the time of year where everyone starts fresh and new, this time with clear eyes for 2020. For many that means an evaluation of where we are and where we want to be: in our jobs, friendships, romance, and (for some) fitness. I personally love resolutions and try to make a […]

Thanksgiving kicked off the official season of gluttony and over-indulgence. Welcome to the hardest time for most people to stay fit! But you can have it all with a little balance and restraint while enjoying grandma’s caramel apple pie at Thanksgiving, the Christmas ham, and toasting your success when the ball drops and we welcome […]

Guest Post by Loretta Acker If you haven’t experienced me in one of your classes, chances are you will soon. You’ll know me by my hootin’ & hollerin’ – hugging & high five-in’! I like to think it not only helps others but helps me push myself to the max when class gets too quiet for […]

This article is brought to you by OrthoCarolina. You. Improved. Just south of the Queen City and all its skyscrapers sits Ballantyne — an upscale suburb that’s been well-known for its luxurious resort, spa, and PGA golf course, for years. The area has become the chosen escape for those who want to work in the […]