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Managing Weight Through SAD

Managing Weight Through SAD

One of the most insidious and upsetting symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is winter weight gain. Often people with SAD are not energized to do anything about it because so many aspects of...
Understanding Creatine and its Benefits

Understanding Creatine and its Benefits

How creatine supplementation can improve exercise performance and recovery
combate seasonal affective disorder, SAD

Managing Weight Through SAD

One of the most insidious and upsetting symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is winter weight gain.  Often people with SAD are not energized to do anything about it because so many aspects of life...
la dolce vita

Pressing Pause to Enjoy La Dolce Vita

You've walked through the door, returning from a much-needed recess from the demands of daily life and are back to your regularly scheduled program. The first few days at work are spent reminiscing your...
kids planking. back to school

Get Back to Sleep for Back to School

Sleep, a vital contributor to cognitive function and memory consolidation, holds the key to unlocking successful learning experiences but is often overlooked in the hustle and bustle of preparations to go back to school. Research...
Keep your life healthy and free from toxic PFAS forever chemicals

Understanding Forever Chemicals and Their Impact on Health

In recent years, concerns have arisen over a large group of man-made chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their persistence in the environment. Research...
Open Water Swim for Mental Health

Finding Solace in the Waves

Nature’s touch is healing. Who hasn’t enjoyed walking on a forest trail in fresh air while hearing a gurgling brook or the musical conversations of birds hidden among the mossy branches overhead? Whether it...
Air Quality and Exercise -- is it okay to workout in bad air quality outdoors.

Clearing the Air on Air Quality and Outdoor Exercise

When the WeatherCan air quality alert flashes the number seven, a heavy feeling in my stomach takes hold. It clearly doesn’t understand me or my circumstances when it tells me to consider rescheduling strenuous...
Dan Burden, Blue Zones Fellow, takes an image of pedestrians in a walkable city in the U.S.

How Walkable Cities Impact Health

Think back to when you were eight years old. What was your walking range unaccompanied by an adult? In the 1920s, it was often nine kilometres. For the next generation, it was less than...
be prepared for international travel for athletes. Tips for staying safe abroad

Travel Tips for the Athlete

Travelling overseas for a race or a sports tournament can be exciting and daunting for an athlete. Giving yourself adequate time to prepare is key to ensure a safe and successful time abroad. Check Out...

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Registration for the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Open

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The Newest in New Balance’s Fresh Foam Series is Here

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