This month has already started to showcase warmer weather. It's one step closer to the hot summer days, slower pace, and hopefully some extra quality time with loved ones. But with water activities, whether pools, splash pads, oceans, or fresh bodies of water, also comes the need for a different facet of safety precautions to… Continue reading Water Safety Refresher
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Are We Better Off Today?
We heard whispering. We knew something was coming but no one could have imagined its true destruction. March 2020 was when the world seemed to end. A cataclysmic event, the likes of which we hadn’t seen in 100 years. Four years ago, fear, worry, panic, death and the unknown became a part of our everyday… Continue reading Are We Better Off Today?
Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Our Health in 30+ Ways
We've shared a variety of posts about the risks of consuming too much processed food, particularly those that are ultra-processed. From higher risk of dementia, heart disease, depression, weight gain, and all cause mortality, the studies share plenty of evidence that ultra-processed foods don't benefit our health. The latest meta-analysis pooled a great number of… Continue reading Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Our Health in 30+ Ways
Exercise of the Week: Seated Neck Stretch
It's no surprise that many of us feel tension in our necks and upper back throughout the day. That is the often that most of us tense in moments of higher stress, deep concentration, or often also due to our posture. To help ease that tightened feeling, try this seated neck stretch. Sit in a… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Neck Stretch
Exercise of the Week: Seated Side-Bend
This week's exercise is another variation of a traditional side-bend. We previously shared another version of a side-bend that included a leg extension and a deeper movement. This is more of a gentle stretch. No equipment needed other than a place to sit. Side-bends help you improve your core strength, specifically your obliques and can… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Side-Bend