Health+Wellness

Health+Wellness

Overcoming Overeating Obstacles in this new year

Jan 4, 2016 | scoop team

Are you always overeating? Do you mindlessly snack all day long? Do you crave sugar when you are upset or salty snacks late at night? Same.   At the start of this New Year, we asked Charlotte therapist Rebecca Glavin about the reasons why this might be happening. Below are 5 Common Overeating Obstacles Rebecca […]


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Everything You Need to Know About Cortisone Shots.

Jan 3, 2016 | scoop team

Whether it’s caused by injury, age or something else, chronic joint pain is — well — a pain in the neck (or knee, or wherever). You may have heard of using cortisone shots to treat the issue, but Physician Assistant Kevin Casey with OrthoCarolina says there are a few things you need to know before going […]


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Calculate Your Fitness Age vs. Your Actual Age.

Jan 2, 2016 | Susu

Looking for another reason to kick start the new year with a commitment to fitness? How about turning back the clock to a younger you? The New York Times reported this summer on a Norwegian study that determined “that people with above-average cardiovascular fitness generally had longer life spans than people with lower aerobic fitness. So […]


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Share the Health 2016 – Deals from Xtend Barre and Inspire Pilates & Beyond

Jan 2, 2016 | Susu

It’s that time of year again. We’re kicking of 2016 with a renewed focus on healthy living, just like everyone else. Yes, yes, we know it’s a 24/7, 365 day commitment. But after the holidays, it just feels right to jump back in with both feet. Join us as we SHARE THE HEALTH for 2016 […]


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Share the Health 2016 – A free ride for scoop readers at the new CycleSouth Uptown.

Jan 1, 2016 | Susu

Been dreaming of an cycle studio convenient to work? Wish Granted. Uptown’s first boutique indoor cycling studio is opening on January 11th. SOLD OUT!! And here’s a pre-opening PREVIEW ride, free for scoop readers! Ride free with other scoop fans on Saturday, January 9th at 11:00 am at the new CycleSouth Studio Uptown. Just email team@cyclesouth.com with […]


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Healthy Reminders: Your Favorite Healthy Living Posts from 2015

Dec 31, 2015 | scoop team

Scoop girls have a wide and varied interest in all things healthy and a fit lifestyle, as evidenced by the readership on posts created for our clients below.  Here are our top 10 Health posts from 2015, ordered in popularity from 10th to first.  Your number one favorite post for Healthy Living in 2015? The […]


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Share the Health – A Deal for you from I Love Juice Bar

Dec 31, 2015 | Susu

It’s that time of year again. We’re kicking of 2016 with a renewed focus on healthy living, just like everyone else. Yes, yes, we know it’s a 24/7, 365 day commitment. But after the holidays, it just feels right to jump back in with both feet. Join us as we SHARE THE HEALTH for 2016 […]


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Share the Health – Deals for you from Flywheel and Orange Theory

Dec 31, 2015 | Susu

It’s that time of year again. We’re kicking of 2016 with a renewed focus on healthy living, just like everyone else. Yes, yes, we know it’s a 24/7, 365 day commitment. But after the holidays, it just feels right to jump back in with both feet. Join us as we SHARE THE HEALTH for 2016 […]


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Here are scoop’s Top Healthy Eating Posts from 2015

Dec 28, 2015 | Susu

Nobody loves to read about eating more than scoop girls. Some of our all time most popular posts have been about food and restaurants in the QC. Since we’ve all been eating out for the last month, and are all now surely going on a universal “back-on-track” diet for the New Year, we thought a […]


When Can My Child Start Lifting Weights?
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When Can My Child Start Lifting Weights?

Dec 11, 2015 | scoop team

“When can my child start lifting weights?” Chris Gabriel, Physical Therapist at OrthoCarolina, gets asked that question almost every day. Chris, who is a certified strength and conditioning specialist who works with high school, college and even professional athletes, wants to let parents know that if they’re wondering about kids’ weight training, they aren’t alone. […]


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Orange Theory for Fit Holidays.

Nov 30, 2015 | Susu

Orange Theory Quail Corners and Orange Theory Arboretum kick off 12 days of Fitness on Tuesday, December 1st.  For 12 days, from 12/1 thru 12/12, OTF’s two Charlotte locations will have themed workouts, different every day, so you can mix things up and have some fun while you burn off holiday stress and pounds. Details […]


10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain and still have fun
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10 ways to avoid holiday weight gain and still have fun

Nov 19, 2015 | scoop team

If you find that you have to trade in your skinny jeans for stretchy yoga pants every year once January rolls around, I have some tips that you may want to keep in mind during the holidays. I’m not talking dieting, starvation, or deprivation. These tips are sensible, totally doable, and won’t spoil any of […]


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