Oven roasted spaghetti squash with tomato, spinach and feta
This easy and delicious one pan dish can be a meal by itself or a great side to your favorite protein.
Creating a healthy grocery shopping list
One thing we all have in common is that we must go grocery shopping at some point every week. Grocery shopping can be overwhelming at times, especially when trying to change your lifestyle and incorporate more health promoting foods.
Love your heart
February is American Heart Month. Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States? There are many things we can do to reduce our risk by focusing on several key areas.
These two hip conditions could be the cause of your pain
Are you struggling with chronic hip pain that just won’t let up? You’re certainly not alone, and it can be frustrating to diagnose the cause of your pain. One potential culprit is a hip impingement, also known as a femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). However, closely related with similar symptoms is a labral tear. Few issues are…
How to make your New Year’s resolutions last
A new year has just begun and many of us like to start it off with a fresh set of resolutions. But how do we make those resolutions last longer than the month of January? It’s easy to dream about the things we want to do, but we also need to put in the work to make it happen. Here are five tips to make your resolutions last.
The importance of ankle health
Your body relies on your ankles for many key functions including stability, shock absorption and support. Ankles are crucial for balance and injuries to the joint are extremely common. Ankle injuries, specifically sprains, are the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries, with an estimated two million occurring each year in the United States. If untreated, a sprain…
Ring in the new year with self-compassionate fitness goals
The new year can be a great time to reflect on the past year and think about areas that you want to improve. According to behavioral specialists, there is something called the “fresh start effect”. This suggests that individuals may feel more motivated to make changes and are more likely to engage in goal-related behaviors when they perceive the beginning of a new period. This can be Mondays, but it can also be the start of a new year.
Hair loss after bariatric surgery
Potential hair loss after bariatric surgery procedures is a topic that comes up frequently both before and after surgery. . It’s important that individuals receive accurate information about what is behind this phenomenon that is often the result of stress related hair loss, also known by the medical term telogen effluvium. Understanding the physiological changes at play can help put this often emotionally distressing issue into perspective and can also help reduce the risk factors.
Fitness trends: Mobility Training
Mobility training is a fitness trend that has been gaining popularity. This trend is here to stay as it is supported and recognized by research as an important component to fitness. Interestingly, mobility training is not a new concept, but has recently been gaining traction on social media. Many fitness influencers on social media are promoting different mobility exercises and routines, and some personal trainers focus solely on mobility training as their niche. But what is mobility training, and why is it important?
Five habits for optimal breast health
Being in tune with your body and keeping an eye out for any abnormalities, changes, or concerns is of utmost importance. Our bodies go through many changes throughout life due to puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and other life events. In particular, breasts can go through different stages due to these factors and it’s crucial to catch…