Health & Fitness

Outdoor activities have dwindled down to a slow drip from the faucet. "It's cold out." It's raining." "It's dark out." "I'm tired." "I have to bring the kids to their activities." "I have to cook dinner." "I just don't...

Often, with everything going on in life, we neglect our health. We forget to schedule those appointments, take our daily supplement dose, prioritize a well-balanced meal, skimp on sleep, and more. For many, it can be overwhelming!  As a...

Moms, I’m sure every time you see an article by a personal trainer at this point in January, you’re thinking, “Here we go again,” more crazy advice or someone telling me to diet and exercise. Give up this or...

We have all heard the “new year, new me” dialogue as people wrap up the end of a year and transition to the start of a new one. January isn’t always the most inspiring of months — probably because...

I don’t always come up with New Year’s resolutions, though I like to use this transitional period as an opportunity to reflect on lessons and goals. Through my counseling practice, I encourage my clients to do the same. Many...

The new year tends to bring forth new desires and goals that we want to achieve in our personal lives. One of the top goals year after year that lands on every list is usually weight loss or health-related....

Fitness, health, and wellness are interconnected aspects of overall well-being. Research shows that regular exercise reduces the severity and duration of illness, improves mood and sleep, and decreases anxiety. This guide, sponsored by our favorite local businesses, features some...

At the start of the New Year, most people seek ways to get healthier. There are a lot of fad diets marketed, as well as quick-fix workouts. But walking is one tried and true way to improve your health, clear...

The landscape is rough out there. Everywhere you look, we have diet fads, healthy choices, solutions for this or that, and other things. Yet, here we are in the United States of America, fatter, sicker, and more addicted to...

Several weeks ago, I had a bad cold with no fever and a lingering cough. I thought it best to get checked out. The only problem was that it was a Saturday afternoon, and my doctors’ offices were closed....