Weight lifting and stretching are useful at any age, but there are specific benefits for older adults. With aging comes concerns about strength, balance, and mobility. But integrating resistance training…
There are two comments about my body that I’ll never forget. One was from a guy I briefly dated, who told me that my soft belly wasn’t “that bad.” Another…
Accumulated exercise over the course of the day is as effective as one continuous session. Don’t take our word for it — trust the science. If you’re looking for a…
Lower back pain is a fairly common health concern, as so many things can cause it. In some cases, it might be a symptom of an underlying condition, like kidney…
It can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to make time for exercise. Here are some tips I give my physical therapy patients… and how I manage to keep myself moving.…
Fitting in exercise is hard for everyone. Hearing what keeps other people going can help you find your “why” too. Does it ever feel like the only message you hear…
Fitness isn’t about what you can lose. It’s about what you can gain. Six weeks after the birth of my second child, I had a moment of reckoning that forever…
Lack of sleep can lead to serious health problems like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and depression. So, getting quality sleep is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. The…
Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition that affects approximately 176 million women worldwide. Though it can occur at any age, it’s most common during a woman’s reproductive years, which are…
This quiz can’t replace a clinical diagnosis. If you believe you might have depression or another condition after taking this test, consider reaching out to a qualified professional about your…
