Endorphins: the “feel good” hormones or better known as the “runner’s hormones.” They are naturally occurring hormones produced by the nervous system to help the body manage pain and experience pleasure. Here are some stress-relieving tips to boost endorphins: Exercise: The mental health benefits from exercise are just as impressive as the physical benefits, all […]
You Feel Your Food Choices
Photo by Polina Tankilevitch from Pexels From a young age, we’re taught that eating well helps us look and feel our physical best. What we’re not always told is that good nutrition significantly affects our mental health, too. A healthy, well-balanced diet can help us think clearly and feel more alert. It can also improve concentration and attention […]
Achilles Tendinopathy and the return to exercise, recreation, and activity
Photo by RUN 4 FFWPU from Pexels As COVID dynamics are improving around the country, more and more people are returning to exercise, recreation and activity. It is not uncommon for people to hit the floor running, unfortunately ramping up too fast and too soon, after not doing too much can prompt injury. A common injury seen with […]