Winter Workouts That Burn a Ton of Calories

How to keep fit during the holiday months. Thanksgiving is over. Christmas looms on the horizon. Our summer bodies are all but gone, as we trudge up the slow climb between holidays, and fight the onset of seasonal depression. I’m sorry, I know that sounded negative, but its true that the winter months can be...

How to Maintain Your Sanity as a Very Busy Person, Despite Technology

No matter how busy you are, your mental health should be a priority. As an athlete, an orthopaedic surgeon, and a mother of four, I consider myself to be a very busy person. Honestly, without my Google calendar I would probably melt into a puddle of disorganization. These are modern times, and with the aid...

Three Ways to Express Gratitude This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving isn’t all about political arguments with family members and great shopping deals! The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. As such, its very easy to fall into family drama. Almost as easy as it is to fall into a tub of mashed potatoes, or a pit of depression, after your great aunt asks you for...

Attention All Coffee Addicts! How to Maintain Your Energy Without Caffeine

If caffeine is your vice, here are a few natural alternatives. There is no denying it, many human beings around the world are fully addicted to caffeine. It starts with a morning coffee once in a while to help you study in high school or college. It ends with you dragging yourself out of bed,...

Five Ways to Prepare for Thanksgiving (Mentally and Emotionally)

Thanksgiving can be harmful to your mental health. I love the holidays. As a mom, who generally gets along with her siblings, I feel honored to be able to say that. For many, I know that Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a stressful time, being forced to spend time with relatives you have nothing in...

Health Benefits of CBD Oil

CBD oil comes with a slew of health benefits. We are living in an interesting world. On one hand, every day there are amazing new advancements in medical technology. On the other, some of those advancements are technically illegal in some parts of the country. 30 states across the US have legalized the sale of...

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...