Health & Beauty

The diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is not an easy one. The Parkinson’s Playbook is a complete resource for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers, providing them with the knowledge needed to proactively defend themselves against the progression of Parkinson’s disease with...

Summary: The shift in healthcare services is moving from a fee-for-service model to one of value and quality.  Healthcare providers and hospitals are on the hook (i.e. risk sharing) for producing better health outcomes for the patients (i.e. health consumer),...

These mobility exercises are best done as a warm up to your lower body workouts. They will prime the body for better performance by jump starting the correct muscles. These exercise will also keep you injury free and allow you...

When putting together this recipe, I knew two things: I knew I wanted to include dandelions (I just love their natural taste), but I also wanted to make use of Shilajit—it’s too good for you to pass up! Shilajit is...

Healthy Baseline: Get a Baseline and Get Moving by William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD Often clients will ask how much physical activity is recommended to maintain and improve health? My response is essentially the same. There are two key...

Recently I came across an article titled ‘Graying of America’ in the New York Times. The article indicates that, “by 2050, 83.7 million Americans will be 65 or older, compared with 43.1 million in 2012, the report said. Fewer than...

Shoveling Wisely, Save Your Back by William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD Living in the Northeast we expect a certain level of snow, thus the dreaded shoveling and possibility of days of back pain and muscle soreness thereafter.  This past...

Self-Assessment in the New Year by William Smith, MS, NSCA, CSCS, MEPD This past week I was bending over to pick up my 1 year old son and as I was doing this my back tightened up.  Nothing unusual about...

4 Back and Butt Toning Exercises to Improve Your Rear View by Jo Brielyn   Want a sleeker, slimmer silhouette? Then make sure you don't neglect those muscles behind you. Even if you can't see them easily when you look...

Did you know that pumpkins are not only good for your body on the inside but also on the outside? They are great for your skin! Pumpkin is actually an active ingredient in many anti-wrinkle creams and facial treatments. Below...