What You Need To Know About The Zika Virus

August 24, 2016
The Zika virus is a virus being spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes aegypti strain. This virus is spreading rapidly through South American countries like Brazil and through the state of Florida. There ...

Stay Fit When You’re Sick

August 22, 2016
I recently made the mistake of telling some friends that I never get sick. I can’t remember the last time I got really sick. I’ve gotten a cold here and there, but nothing that has really slowed me d...

Change Comes – Ready or Not

August 18, 2016
This has been a year of change for me. My job has changed; not my job in fitness but my main job, my job as mother. Last August, our middle child and only daughter, headed off to college and joined h...

Studies Reveal Menopause Makes Women Age Faster

August 16, 2016
Two UCLA studies reveal that menopause–and the insomnia that often accompanies it — makes women age faster. The dual findings, respectively published July 25 in the Proceedings of the National Academ...

How to Stay Safe During Outdoor Summer Activities

August 13, 2016
Hitting the road for an outdoor adventure or just headed to a local park or pool? Get prepared. Before summer fun, comes summer safety. These tips can help ensure you have the tools you need to enjoy...

One Simple Key To Weight Loss

August 12, 2016
So, you’ve got a nice exercise routine established and you eat a healthy diet, but you’re not quite where you want to be. What to do? The answer may be simpler than you think. A few years ago, my fam...