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...
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...
Fix Your Downhill Knees
A couple of weeks ago our family hiked with another family from up high in the Olympic National Park to the town below—4,230 vertical feet over eight miles (or 9.5 if you want to...
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...
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...
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...
How to Make a Natural First Aid Kit
The truth is, a lot of the products on the market that are designed to keep bugs away or heal cuts are not the most health-friendly. In fact, many of these products contain nasty...
Sobriety Through Fitness
I recently had a conversation with someone about their experience with alcohol and addiction. They expressed excitement about just finishing a workout, which is a common theme in recovery. As a personal trainer with 25...
Strength Training: Pump Iron to Boost Mood
The positive effects of exercise on mental health have been well established — exercise promotes both cognitive function (especially as we age) and psychological health. In keeping with our models of understanding, though, much of...
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Depression can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It is mainly characterized by feelings of prolonged sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest or pleasure in previously enjoyable activities. Unfortunately, many people still...
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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon
The Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend is Canada’s longest-running marathon — and with six distances to choose from, there is a race for every...
Say Goodbye to Knee Pain with Bracelayer
Your knees are the largest and most important joints in your body. They’re also the joints that are most susceptible to injury, as they...
Unconquerable Spirit
Visually impaired players spinning their wheelchairs on the basketball court, amputees spiking the ball in sitting volleyball, PTSD warriors sweeping the ice in wheelchair...
How to Get More Deep Sleep: Make Your Bedroom the Ultimate...
With hectic work schedules and competing responsibilities, many adults struggle to get the deep, restorative sleep their bodies need, leading to groggy mornings and...
Registration for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Open
Every October, participants from across the country and around the world unite on the streets of Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles and call themselves...
