Ouch- touchy subject, right? Despite the fact that over two-thirds of the US population is now overweight[1] and the trend continues on the rise, we’re still a fat-phobic society[2]. And while it’s certainly the case that bodies come in all shapes and sizes, where’s the boundary between accepting one’s own body and hiding behind the […]
Read More ›Aside from celebrating it by giving your loved one heart-shaped chocolates, what are you doing to protect your ticker? In all seriousness, tuning in to heart health is a top priority. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke as more than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure[1]. Hypertension […]
Read More ›Have you ever had a moment to walk in someone else’s shoes? Really, really sit in his or her space and get a sense of how someone else whom you may be familiar with in general terms, but didn’t actually realize how little you know about what that might be like is? I had just […]
Read More ›How much running is too much running? Actually, it’s a question I get asked quite a bit. We all know getting regular exercise, and ideally, a balance of cardiovascular, strength and flexibility can make up the perfect balance to promote optimal health and fitness. But at what point does something good cross the line into […]
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