Did you know that you can’t THINK your way out of anxiety, you have to FEEL your way out of anxiety. When we are anxious, our Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS) gets activated. The amygdala, located in your brain, gets triggered...
There is obviously something to keeping to a fitness routine, because what's most important is to actually do it. Then again if you're finding things a little too rote, it is always a great idea to try a new individual...
In two groundbreaking moves over the past couple months, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has not only officially classified social media as a "public health hazard" and an "environmental toxin," but also filed a lawsuit against TikTok, Instagram, Facebook,...
Dental problems have become increasingly prevalent in today's society, affecting numerous individuals worldwide. In fact, nearly half of the global population (45%) suffer from oral diseases, as stated by the World Health Organization. This issue is of great concern as it...
Have you ever found yourself running around in circles? Promising yourself to start exercising tomorrow? The way to sustain motivation to workout throughout the years is to stop doing what we’ve always done and focus on creating an environment that...
It’s the new year and you know what that means? You guessed it… New Year’s resolutions. New Years and resolution go hand in hand. Everyone is thinking about how to improve themselves and how to be a better version of...
The holidays are a wonderful time to spend with friends and family, but they can also be stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and your emotions are getting the best of you, look to wisdom from Stoic philosophers! Below are some...
It’s that time of year again. You know the one you are meant to be anticipating with great delight, like a young child eagerly awaiting his or her presents under the tree. The time you are expected to meet with...
As a strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years experience, I’ve worked with athletes in numerous sports. Over the years I’ve noticed a hierarchy of which sports’ athletes are the most and least enthusiastic to participate in strength training....
Technology use can have both positive and negative impacts, and this perhaps becomes even more apparent during the holidays: Do you scroll away and get that short term feel good and dopamine kick but look back in January wondering where...
Cold water swimming is making a splash in the mainstream right now, with celebrities and fitness experts endorsing the many benefits it can offer. But for newcomers to this invigorating pastime, there are plenty of things to keep in mind...
Depression is an extraordinarily common condition, affecting about 15 out of every 100 people. Although there has been a progressive expansion over several decades in the variety of treatments available for depression and increased awareness of its impact, there are...
There is no shortage of attention being paid to the problems of mental ill-health these days. Conditions like anxiety, depression and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have become a much more common part of general discussion than any point in the...
