Health and Fitness

“I never used to feel this way” is a thought that arrives quietly. Your hand reaches for the railing before you’ve decided to reach for it. You pause at the top of the stairs for half a second longer than you used to. It’s not dramatic. No one notices. But you notice…

You’re doing the same things you’ve always done. Eating reasonably well. Getting your walks in. Trying to keep portions in check. And the scale is doing the opposite of what you’d expect. So you land on the most logical explanation available: “My metabolism must be broken.”

I didn’t stop drinking because I hit rock bottom. I stopped at 63, after a lifetime of what most people would call normal drinking. A glass of wine in the evening. Sometimes two. Occasionally more at weekends or social occasions…

If spring fever has you itching to get outside and jumpstart a new exercise routine, you may want to think about recruiting a buddy to tag along. Workout partners, whether they’re your spouse or a friend, serve as a physical and mental cue to stick with it and have fun! Check out these 4 reasons why finding a workout partner could be one of the best things…

I had just walked for two blissful hours along a beautiful coastline on a hot summer’s day and arrived at a beachside café famous for its homemade ice creams. Taking my time to select a scoop each of lemon sorbet and salted caramel, I carried my cone down to enjoy it on the warm sand…

If you’re like many of us, you’re a little hungry when bedtime rolls around. Although you know you shouldn’t eat a big meal just before retiring for the night, you need something in your tummy before you can fall asleep. Whether your bedtime is closer to 8pm or 2am, choosing the wrong snack can keep you from getting the sleep you need…

With the summer months fast approaching, we should think of ways to use the weather – and outdoor pools – to our advantage. Sometimes it’s nice to lounge around in the water when the heat of summer is too much, but it’s also a fun way to get your heart pumping. Water workouts are great for your body, so take some time…

“I bent over to pick up a pen and my back went out!” was a lament I heard many times from clients during my years as a personal trainer. Here’s the thing: back pain that seemingly comes out of nowhere has most likely been simmering under the surface for months – maybe years – before it makes itself known. Like any “overnight success,” it’s almost never sudden…

Here’s a scary fact: for people over 50, being unable to stand on one foot for 10 seconds is associated with a higher risk of death from ANY cause within the following decade. That’s according to the findings of a recent study published in the British Journal…

Whether your end goal is to lose weight, do everything in your power to prevent or treat a disease, or both, the anxiety of feeling stuck in patterns that don’t align with your values around health can be overwhelming…