May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is estimated that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Academy of… read more
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Swimming: Your New Favorite Workout!
When it comes to a low impact, highly impactful workout, look no farther than the pool in your backyard or your community. That’s right, swimming is back in style and full of so many benefits, you may never venture to… read more
Physical Fitness Throughout Our World’s History
In 2021, physical fitness is often associated with state-of-the-art gyms, Peloton home bike rides and fitness apps. In primitive society, as we evolved as humans, fitness was necessary to survive. The early hunter-gatherer societies needed to move quickly to capture… read more
Raw or Cooked? How to Get the Most Nutrition From Your Produce
We often hear that fruits and vegetables in their raw form are nutritionally superior to cooked produce. But how much truth is behind this claim? The answer is that it varies among different types of vegetables and fruits. In some vegetables and fruits… read more
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Season for Self-Acceptance and Body Positivity
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is the season for self-acceptance and body positivity. In today's world, we can not escape constant comparisons. On Instagram, guys show off their muscles and women flaunt their smooth skin, leaving viewers who… read more
Why Should You Feed Your Cat Peas?
If you’re looking for something other than catnip that your cat and their stomach will love, feed your cat peas. Peas have several health benefits for cats. In fact, in grain-free cat food, green peas are usually the source of… read more
Caffeine: Is Drinking Coffee Good for Me?
We’ve all heard conflicting reports on whether drinking coffee is beneficial or detrimental for our health, but what’s the bottom line? It depends. Now is the perfect time to find out because March is National Caffeine Awareness Month, which aims to… read more
Exercises Inspired by our Animal Friends
Researchers often look to nature to help improve the human experience. Even the basic principles of flight were found from birds. Throughout human history we have used the world around us to enhance our abilities. So why not turn to… read more
Get Your Heart Pumping With These Cardio Intensive Workouts!
A comprehensive workout routine includes 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and at least two days per week of resistance training that works all major muscle groups. If that sounds like too much, cut the time and… read more
Tips On Finding Your Perfect Stretch
In a world where sitting has become the norm, our bodies are becoming excessively tight. This lack of mobility has caused people to develop back and neck pain at alarming rates. Although we can thank mom and dad for much… read more
