May 6th is Digital Wellness Day. It is an opportunity to optimize your relationship with technology and those around you. Call it a motivator, catalyst, or excuse. It is a great chance to reflect on your current "digital well-being," and...
It’s not always easy to stay in shape. Between family, school and work responsibilities, it can be difficult to squeeze in time to workout. Luckily, walks are a convenient and easy way to stay physically and mentally healthy. Whether you...
Do you have a big goal you are working toward? Maybe one that has been on your mind for a while and one that will take change, determination, training, sacrifice, and a lot of work? The first step in accomplishing...
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the United States. A whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet low in sodium and free fats has been conclusively shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Which foods are the...
Making resolutions and setting new goals for yourself need not be something done only once a year, at the beginning of the year. The most important thing is to make them a reality, which is a challenge that requires more...
Wintertime is tricky for athletes. In most of the world it’s cold, dark, wet and slushy, but above all, there are tons of bacteria flying around and looking to bring someone down. How to avoid getting sick in winter is...
Less than five percent of Americans get the recommended amount of fiber each day. Just checking if you heard that? Less than five percent of Americans get the recommended amount of fiber each day. That number blew me away when...
I have been an endurance athlete for as long as I can remember. The principles behind endurance helped me fuel ultraruns on five continents, climbs up several of the world's tallest mountains, swims across oceans, treks down jungle paths, and...
So often we hear of failure as if it is a bad thing. It’s not! Not giving life a “good fight” with the chance of failure, now that can lead to a purposeless life. Giving up won’t get you anywhere....
A good number of people, while they take care of themselves physically, let their mental health take a backseat. It’s important to remember that your mental health can be just as important as your physical health. This is why mindful...
Now that so many of us are working from home, we need to switch up our routines a bit to stay healthy. When you’re working in a traditional office setting, there are more opportunities to take mini desk breaks and...
As the days get shorter and the sunsets earlier, many people will experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which brings on symptoms of depression. What can you do to feel better? Dr. Fumi Stephanie Hancock, PsychDNP, is the CEO of POB...
Whether you work out in the morning or the evening probably depends on your schedule and what you feel works best for you. Ultimately, there’s no real answer to what time of day is best for working out, because everyone...
