Is it Better for Society if Instagram Does Away with LIKES?

Social media absolutely affects your mental health. We live in an interesting time. We put our entire lives online for the world to see, and then get mad if people aren’t looking. Personal privacy used to be something we valued, but now we want the world to know everything there is to know about us....

Tips and Tricks from The TCS New York City Marathon

I recently ran the TCS New York City Marathon with my brother. Say what you will about marathons, but they can either bring a family together, or tear it apart. I jest, of course. Recently my brother Paul and I decided to run the TCS New York City Marathon together, as a way to raise...

Are You Washing Your Gym Clothes Often Enough?

How often you wash your workout gear is dependent on a lot of factors. When it comes to washing our workout gear, I think we have all been guilty of waiting too long some times. If you live a fit lifestyle, chances are you burn through your workout clothes often. Sometimes you might have a...

Can an Avocado a Day Keep the Doctor Away?

Avocados are the king of all superfoods. When it comes to superfoods, avocados are by far my favorite. I’ve actually been snacking on them a lot lately because they’ve been on sale at the grocery store, and it reminded me of just how valuable avocados are to my diet. We all know they are amazing...

Five Reasons to Practice Active Mindfulness

If meditation doesn’t work for you, try mindfulness. As an orthopaedic surgeon and a mom, I am no stranger to stress. I try and meditate as much as possible, but with the fast pace of life, sometimes it just isn’t realistic for me. The other evening, I caught myself with a free moment and found...

Five Facts about Kathrine Switzer, the Marathon Woman

Kathrine Switzer is an iconic athlete, activist, and author. Kathrine Switzer poses with a replica of her first Boston Marathon bib number 261, Friday 24 February 2017 in Wellington, New Zealand. Credit: Hagen Hopkins. As a female athlete, I am constantly on the lookout for positive role models, not just for myself, but for my...

Five Reasons to Enroll Your Children in Winter Sports

Winter sports are coming. If the crazy weather all over the country is any indication, winter is coming. That means that kids are back in school, which is great. But it also means that they will be spending a lot more time indoors, probably on their devices, which is not great. If you have successfully...

Healthy Reasons to Add More Grapes to Your Diet

And yes, wine is one of them. Recently at the grocery store, I saw that grapes were on sale and decided to buy a bag just for fun. I don’t normally eat grapes all that much, especially as a snack, so I decided to live dangerously. It reminded me that grapes aren’t something you just...

Five Positive Ways Weather Changes Can Affect Your Workout

The weather is changing, so our workouts must follow suit. Weather changes are always a treat, aren’t they? This particular season change brings about all things pumpkin spice, the mourning of our summer bodies, some really rough seasonal allergies, and a change in workout regimen During the cold months, it just isn’t possible to work...