Category Archives: Medical News

by: Katia Silva, CSCS The cardio-protective effects of endurance training (i.e. running, cycling, swimming, etc.) on overall health is unquestionable. The American College of Sports Medicine has laid out the association between active individuals and health outcomes. Factors such as … Continue reading →

How many times have you stopped and asked yourself, where has the time gone? It’s true, time is passing and as we age, exercise becomes equally, if not more important for our overall health and well-being. You may be noticing … Continue reading →

You’re sitting at your desk wondering how, after 8 hours of work, you’ll have time to fit in 60 minutes on the treadmill before attending your son’s soccer game. Suddenly, exercise falls on your list of priorities and you miss … Continue reading →

Living a sedentary lifestyle has long been associated with many adverse health outcomes. Unfortunately, for many of us, 40+ hours is spent each week sitting at a desk, slouched over a keyboard. In fact, it has been estimated that the … Continue reading →

Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN When the air is crisp and the leaves start to fall, if you are like me, you will love recipes that showcase the best flavors that this season has to offer.  Try to plan your … Continue reading →

By Staci O’Connor MS, RD, CDN After a hot summer, some are happy that the fall season is finally upon us. Not only is the cooler weather on its way but fall is full of fun activities for both kids … Continue reading →

As mentioned in our blog post last month, when fall arrives, pumpkin based foods are everywhere! Pumpkins are rich in vitamin A as well as fiber, making pumpkin an excellent base for hearty stews like this one from the American Institute for Cancer … Continue reading →

Ingredients: 6 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin Tomato Salsa, … Continue reading →

Take a look around the cardio section of any fitness center and you’ll likely see rows upon rows of treadmills, ellipticals, and stationary bikes, most of them occupied. You then turn around and head back over to the stretching section, … Continue reading →