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Tear it Up
The Science and Benefits of Shedding Tears It’s not a guy or a girl thing. It’s a science thing. Crying is a universal human experience that begins at birth and accompanies us throughout life. But have you ever wondered why we cry and what purpose it...
The Health Risks of an Americanized Diet: Why Fast Food and Processed Meals Are Impacting Our Well-Being
Why is Make America Healthy Again a slogan that is being adopted today? The Americanized diet—often high in processed foods, refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and oversized portions—has become synonymous with convenience and indulgence. The health implications of...
Movement as Medicine
We hear it all the time. Have to get your steps. Resistance training is a must. But wh? Research highlights the powerful impact of physical movement on longevity and healthy aging. Exercise not only reduces the risk of chronic diseases but also enhances quality of...
How Hallow are the Calories
Survive the Candy Onslaught I always say the two most dangerous holidays for my diet are Easter and Halloween. I don’t eat pumpkin pie or any of the thanksgiving things. Christmas treats are tempting but my mom, who makes the best Italian cookie tray, is 1500 miles...
TIS THE SEASON
As the seasons change, so do we. Seasonal depression is very common and can be overcome if you know the warning signs. Seasonal Depression (also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD) is a type of depression that typically occurs during specific seasons of the...
Good Grief: How to Manage Grief
Good Grief: Overcoming loss Overcoming grief is a deeply personal journey, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. I like to say everyones heavy is heavy. It is how we react to it that shows who we are. However, there are strategies that can help...
Write it Down
Exploring better mental health has become a passion of mine. I love the science of things but with mental health there are many hurdles we have to hop. Feelings aren’t scientific. Emotions are not science or logic based most of the time so how do we...
Spooky Movements: The Deadlift
It’s October! And the spooky workouts continue! One of my all time favorite compound movements is up first. Now, I may love it because I am built with long arms and a short torso but it is one of my favorite none the less. It has a scary name...
Tis the Season
It is that time of year for many americans. The weather is getting colder and the sun is out less and less. This is the time of year when seasonal depression can sneak in. Beating seasonal depression involves having a strategy that can help combat...
Somebody Has a Case of the MONDAYS
We’ve all hear of them. The dreaded Monday’s. It refers to a lack of motivation to begin the work week after a relaxing or non-relaxing(I have two kids under 3) weekend. It’s not uncommon as the days get shorter and the weather colder to feel it even more. The key...