Fitness

beast mode

Learn What the Term “Beast Mode” Actually Means

The term “beast mode” has become common slang, but what does it really mean? According to Urban Dictionary, beast mode is defined as the “mode that you switch into when doing hardcore activities; having beast-like characteristics.” Most often, it’s used… read more

Self-Medication: The Power Rankings

Your medicine cabinet probably looks a lot like everyone else’s. A bottle of anti-inflammatories, a bag of lozenges (sell by date, 2011), and floss that you know you really should start using. We also all have our own customized medicine… read more

Maintain a Healthy Heart With These Tips!

Eating a healthy diet is an important step towards minimizing the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers a variety of recommendations to keep your heart healthy. Good Heart-y Food Taste the Rainbow Consuming a variety of… read more

Core Strengthening

Develop a Strong Core With These Tips!

Sit up straight! Don’t slouch! At one time or another we have heard these words from our parents. Believe it or not, they were onto something. Poor posture and lack of a strong core has led to countless visits to the chiropractor or even worse,… read more

Ted Talks: Game On … Or Off?

For years, my favorite weekly workout has been our old-guy pickup basketball game. Though I can get hotter than a habanero every once in a while, I am not very good (I have the vertical leap of a street curb,… read more

finding balance

Finding Balance as We Age to Prevent Injury

Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in senior citizens. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that, “falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more… 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

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