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

Getting out of the house and enjoying nature is one of the most important things we can do for our physical and mental health! So in honor of Earth Day, why don’t we all take a moment to appreciate all that nature has to offer! And if you are looking to increase your activity today...Read More

Let’s talk about the history of fitness! Today we are discussing The National Period in Europe (1700-1850). Following the Renaissance, Europe saw many cultural changes. However, one thing that didn’t change was the understanding of the importance of fitness! There were many emerging nations in Europe at this time, many of them with intense feelings...Read More

Welcome back to the history of fitness throughout the ages! Today we will explore fitness during the Renaissance (1400-1600 AD). The Renaissance is perhaps most famous for prolific artists and philosophers, such as Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Rene Descartes. However, did you know that this time period is also famous for a renewed...Read More

The history of fitness is important to how we fitness today! Last time we talked about how Kung Fu came about in the time of Confucius in China, but did you know that in the same historical period there was another practice we use today being adopted not in China, but in India? During the...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

Confucius, an unassuming master of fitness! We’re back with another adventure into the history of physical fitness! While most people associate physical fitness in history with the ancient Romans and Greeks (which we will get to later), other areas of the world were also forging their own ideas about physical activity. China, from 2500-250 BCE,...Read More

Hello again! Today we are going to discuss yet another facet of long-term weight loss management- encouraging and discouraging experiences. Last time we talked about the challenges that participants faced in a variety of studies, but after they faced several challenges and succeeded, most participants noted that these challenges were overall an encouraging experience that...Read More

No matter how experienced you are, no matter how many accomplishments you have made, and no matter how many battles you have won, you will still face challenges. And that is exactly what we are going to discuss today- challenges related to long-term weight management and how individuals that were successful overcame them! Challenges can...Read More

It’s THAT time of year again – the time of year that everyone likes to ask, “What are your goals for thenew year?” Goals ARE important, but it’s also important to remember that your goals may changeduring the course of the year. Ideally, you’ll be constantly monitoring and updating your goalsthroughout the entire year –...Read More