Category Archives: Medical News

How Can I Remember to Take My Vitamin & Mineral Supplements?

We all know that life can be hectic, especially this time of year. With the endless “to-do” list, holiday celebrations & family gatherings, it can challenging to fulfill even the most mundane daily responsibilities. We may forget to take out … Continue reading

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Looking to Shed Those Unwanted Pounds? by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

A lot of people think by adding resistance training to their exercise program it will cause them to “bulk up.” Think about this, people don’t just wake up being a bodybuilder by doing maintenance resistance training. Becoming a bodybuilder and … Continue reading

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Is a Standing Desk a Good Option For You? by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

Do you have a desk job? Studies have found a strong connection between prolonged sitting and an increase in cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, strokes and musculoskeletal pain (neck, back, etc.). Studies have also found that a standing desk can … Continue reading

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Turkey Day Tabata Workout

Jump start your metabolism this Thanksgiving with a quick and efficient Tabata workout! Tabata is an interval-style workout that involves 20 seconds of work followed by 10 seconds of rest (as you get ready for the next exercise). Using a … Continue reading

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Healthy Tips for the Holidays by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

The holiday season makes it so difficult to stay focused on your health goals. Having constant obligations makes it very tricky to stay on track with the added calories and lack of activity. Not to mention the cold, who wants … Continue reading

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New Study Says Fat Is Good For You

Fats are good for you.  So says yet another medical study that threatens to shake up the world of nutrition and dietary guidelines. The headlines from  PURE study, published in The Lancet, seem to suggest that there a benefit to … Continue reading

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Did your doctor tell you not to squat?

Squat mechanics are assessed in all major movement screens for good reason. It is a multi-joint movement that most people perform on a very regular basis. You squat down to your driver seat, to the toilet seat, to the chair … Continue reading

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Get Motivated!

Have you set exercise goals but then give up before achieving your goal? Do you often set goals in your life that you ultimately don‘t achieve?  Why do you think it is so challenging to stay focused and motivated?  Well, … Continue reading

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Heart Healthy Diets Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia

For years the Mediterranean Diet has been linked to lower risks of heart disease, cancer and mortality; and now, research suggests that this diet, as well as other similar heart healthy diets, may contribute to lower risk of developing dementia … Continue reading

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Fill in the Blank…It’s the Most __________ Time of the Year by Kristin Eannotti, M.S.

If your answer was “wonderful,” I like your positivity, but we’re not singing a song today. We’re talking about stress! With the holidays approaching the answer is “stressful.” Do you have Stress in your Life? If you answered no, that’s … Continue reading

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