Food & Fitness

Mar 7, 2022

Is Pickle Juice Good for Cramps?

According to many athletes and health professionals, pickle juice can help relieve cramps.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Dec 27, 2021

Can You Sweat Out Toxins?

There are a lot of wellness claims out there about the benefits of “sweating out toxins.” But, what does that really mean?

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Aug 3, 2021

How Many Times a Week Should I Work Out?

The key is to build slowly and keep at it. Rest days are just as important as your exercise days, however.

By Lisa Abramson

Health Trends

Jul 19, 2021

How Often Should Your Child Exercise?

You may wonder how much and how often your child should exercise. The amount of physical activity your children need depends on how old your child is.

By Norman Vince Hill, MD

Food & Fitness

Jul 7, 2021

How to Train Like a Weightlifter

weightlifting can boost our metabolism, strengthen and encourage bone density, increase our functional strength as we age, and burn fat at rest.

By Lisa Abramson

Food & Fitness

Jul 2, 2021

5 Things to Know About Daily Stretching

Stretching is one of the most common ways to prepare our bodies before any workout or daily activity. It also benefits your body and life in many ways.

By Kaleb Ashworth, MS, LAT/ATC, OTC

Food & Fitness

Mar 12, 2021

What Do Situps Do?

Situps can help strengthen your core, which helps you perform everyday activities, including carrying bags or simply taking a walk.

By Tammy Nunez

Food & Fitness

Nov 19, 2020

Start Your Exercise Resolutions Before the New Year

Enter the new year feeling great by starting your fitness resolutions now.

By Lisa Abramson

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 10, 2020

What to Do if You Pee When You Sneeze

Do you pee a little when you sneeze? Your pelvic floor may be the reason. Pelvic floor therapy can train your pelvic floor muscles to support a wide range of issues.

By Jenny Porter, PT, DPT

Food & Fitness

Sep 4, 2020

What's Your Workout Style? Take Our Quiz!

Are you a showoff? A flexible achiever? Take our workout style quiz!

Conditions & Treatment

Sep 4, 2020

Arthritis in Children: 4 Things to Know

Arthritis is expected to be a natural part of the aging process, thus arthritis in children is often overlooked.

By Manuel Vargas, MD

Food & Fitness

Sep 4, 2020

Can Aerobic Exercise Prevent Dementia?

Aerobic exercise increases chemicals in your brain that protects it from dementia.

By Robert John Sawyer, Ph.D.

Parenting

Sep 4, 2020

Why You Should Get Over Mommy Guilt and Start Exercising

Guess what, moms? When you take time for yourself to exercise, you're actually showing love to your children.

By Jessica Windham

Food & Fitness

Sep 4, 2020

How to Burn Off Your Favorite New Orleans Foods

This is exactly how long you need to work out to work off the gumbo, red beans and po-boys.

By Robin Barnes

Prevention & Wellness

Sep 4, 2020

How Regular Exercise Can Help Your Mental Well-Being

Endorphins released during exercise can help reduce down-in-the-dumps types of feelings.

By Sally Turnipseed, NP

Food & Fitness

Sep 4, 2020

Can Cardiorespiratory Fitness Lower Your Cancer Death Risk?

Cardiorespiratory fitness (also known as aerobic fitness) contributes to your overall heart heath. But what about reducing your risk of dying from cancer?

By Carl (Chip) Lavie, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP

Food & Fitness

Sep 4, 2020

10 Tips to Motivate Your Child to Get Moving

Physical activity and exercise are important at every age and are essential for life long health and fitness.

Food & Fitness

Nov 22, 2021

Maintaining Your Workout Routine at Holiday Time

Instead of stressing, use these tips to help you navigate around the usual holiday fitness obstacles.

By Ashley Dew, PT, DPT

Food & Fitness

Sep 4, 2020

Tips for Family Fitness

Engaging in physical activity can be fun for the whole family. Here are a few tips on how to keep your family healthy.

By Alaina Wertz