Foam rollers have become increasingly popular over the last few decades. They were first used by physical therapists as self-massage tools in the 1980s, then rapidly gained popularity with dancers to aid in muscle recovery. Today, foam rollers are one of the most common exercise tools used in gyms and ...
Fall is a magical season full of colorful landscapes, fun activities, and cool, crisp mornings. For many people, it’s the best season of the year. Unfortunately, fall is also the time we need to start thinking about colds and flu. Most flu activity starts in the fall and goes through ...
Walking is a popular way for people of almost any age and fitness level to increase their activity. But what can you do if your usual evening exercise has become too easy? Of course, you could always walk longer, extending your outing by an additional 15 minutes or half an ...
Soft tacos seem to be all the rage right now, with different variations of these savory stuffed tortillas found on almost every restaurant menu. From local neighborhood pubs to finer dining establishments, soft tacos have become increasingly popular over the past few years. The good news is that they are ...
You can feel the change in the air. The days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change color, and the evenings have grown cooler. It’s nearly Fall, which means one thing for you and your daily wellness: change. Indeed, it’s not only the outdoors that goes through seasonal ...
You saw it in a photograph—those wrinkles between your brows. You didn’t remember them looking that prominent before. You check the mirror and see that those fine lines around your eyes are getting deeper too. You don’t feel older, but you have to admit it: you look older. You don’t ...
Gentle inversions, such as those found in the yoga practice, can help relax the body, providing it with a much-needed break. When your legs are higher than your heart, blood is encouraged to flow back to the heart to be reoxygenated. The process of blood flowing back to the heart ...
Last week, you got a wellness check with your doctor, which included a blood test. Now you're looking at your lab results. The total cholesterol number is in red because it's “high” according to the readout. Uh-oh. What does that mean? But wait. Your “HDL cholesterol” is in the normal ...
What is one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy as you age? Learn something new. According to recent research, challenging your brain by taking it out of its comfort zone can help slow cognitive decline and protect you from common aging diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. ...
The Bosu ball is versatile, yet lesser-known piece of gym equipment that can be the perfect addition to your home gym and easily incorporated into your regular exercise regimen. A Bosu ball looks like a stability ball that has been cut in half, with one side inflated and a platform ...
