How many are messing with you? Between the billion-dollar probiotic-supplement push, probiotic additives in food (probiotic chips!), and recent studies linking gut health to everything from mental well-being to cancer, the gut—those 25 feet of intestines sitting inside your core—seems to be the seat of all good health. Despite what manufacturers would have you believe,…

Improve Your Ankle & Foot Mobility Ankle & foot mobility play a huge role in your performance on the court.  Dr. Drew from Rehab 2 Perform explores a number of different exercises, techniques and new tips to improve your balance and mobility. Check them out below. Mobility – How can you be efficient with your…

The most relatable statement of all time: “I’m exhausted.” Life is stressful, busy, and often feels like an impossible balancing act. Besides the demands of endless work tasks and social obligations, there are legit health reasons that could explain why you have lingering fatigue. If you’re chugging coffee on the regular and still wondering, Why…

For many athletes, endurance is very important. But many everyday tasks also rely on endurance, such as walking your dog, cleaning the house and working physically demanding jobs. If you’ve ever felt winded after doing chores or light physical activity, it could be a sign that your endurance levels are low. “Endurance refers to the…

If you’re a runner, strengthening your mind is just as important as strengthening your muscles. When you train your mind, you can make runs feel great more often. In running, training your mind is just as important as training your body. That might seem odd considering it’s your lungs, legs and heart doing all the…

It’s no secret that prices have been going up. Gas is expensive. Food is expensive. The housing market is crazy. If you’re looking for ways to pinch some pennies or stretch your dollars, physical therapy might be just what you’re looking for. Physical Therapy Saves Cost A study that looked at the claims data of…

Step up your spring cleaning this year by including your health as well as your home. Traditionally, spring is the time of year when many of us undertake a deep clean of our home, finally prioritizing our attention to decluttering our cupboards and throwing out unnecessary objects. Still, with all that time spent devoting ourselves…

A spoonful of PB might help you get a sounder night’s slumber. Anyone who’s ever felt drowsy after dining on turkey during the holidays knows that certain foods can affect your alertness. Yep, what you put on your plate plays a part in promoting how well you snooze. The connection between diet and sleep was…

As the weather warms, getting outside and being more active can be a great way to combat the deleterious effects of sitting at a desk for countless hours each week. Exercise or activity in the form of running or strength workouts can be a great way to get your body moving and improve your overall…

From GQ Our inner voice performs all kinds of important tasks—but when it gets negative, it can be hard to turn off. Ethan Kross, a psychologist and neuroscientist who studies introspection, has a solution. We’ve all got a voice in our head. (Maybe you can hear yours, right now, reading these words.) And though you’re…