Thanksgiving is the #1 holiday that Americans consume the most calories. Not only does it kick off the holiday binge, but it also brings excess stress that can lead to depression. How can we maintain our mental and physical health this holiday season? Exercise! Exercise boosts our energy levels and can reduce the stress and […]
Improving Your Sleep Hygiene
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night for overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, more than 1/3 of adults do not get that. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your judgment, mood, memory, and ability to learn new things. It can lead to low levels of […]
Swimming is For Everybody
Experts recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Swimming is an excellent aerobic activity that works your entire body and cardiovascular system – an hour of swimming burns almost as many calories as running without all the impact on your bones and joints. According to the […]