Have you ever woken up the day after consuming way more sugar and simple carbs than normal feeling like you’re hungover? You’re not alone- sugar hangovers are a thing, and they aren’t pleasant. Upset stomach, foggy-ness, fatigue, headache, dehydration, elevated anxiety, and even muscle cramps (likely due to inflammation) are all side effects of consuming...Read More
Why are couples that workout together more likely to stay together? Like so many things in life, exercise is just more fun when you do it together, plus studies show that working out as a couple increases your happiness in your relationship. (Don’t get us wrong, there is something magical about taking a run by...Read More
We’ve all heard that “laughter is the best medicine”. Many of us may roll our eyes and say “well, that’s just an old wive’s tale”, but it turns out, that’s not entirely the case! Laughter has many benefits, both mental and physical, that make it SO worth it to take some time out of your...Read More
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by memory loss as well as multiple cognitive disorders. It usually affects those over the age of 65, but can begin earlier in life. We don’t 100% understand what causes it, but age is the most significant risk factor, although family history, less alcohol consumption, and...Read More
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s talk about how regular exercise can help those with ADHD- in fact, exercise is among the top treatments for children and adults with ADHD! So what is ADHD anyway? Like with most things that have to do with our brains, it’s complicated and different for everyone, but basically...Read More
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so let’s take a moment to discuss something that over 280 million people suffer from- depression. While exercise is not a replacement for therapy, medication, or other treatment options provided to you by a mental health professional, it has been proven to help alleviate symptoms of depression! But how...Read More
Stress. It plagues most of us on a consistent basis. Our lives are stressful- work, family, keeping up with household duties, and unexpected occurrences keep us from truly being able to relax. And while you might think that the ONLY thing that can help is a good day at the spa (which we wouldn’t say...Read More
Exercise is a great way to boost your confidence! Whether you see a difference in how your body looks or not, it doesn’t matter, because a regular workout routine has SO MANY other benefits, and confidence doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) tied to what you see in the mirror! Here are some ways...Read More
Holidays can be stressful, but there ARE things you can do to care for yourself. Taking care of your wellness needs will help you feel better, give you more energy and help you to take care of others.Read More
An image came up on my Facebook feed this morning that read: “Just because someone carries it well doesn’t mean it isn’t heavy”. It’s true, we never really know what someone is dealing with at any given point in time – that they could be dealing with emotionally or physically challenging situations in their life,...Read More
