Q: I get cold sores several times a year. Is there a way to keep them from coming back? It usually starts with a tingling at the edge of your lip. Painful, fluid-filled bumps emerge. Then they pop, ooze, scab over and eventually heal. Every few months, this cycle repeats. Cold sores, also known as…
While balance has not traditionally been included in the four major components of health-related fitness—aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition—research confirms that both static and dynamic balance play a critical role in keeping us active and injury-free. Static balance is the ability to stand in place on one leg without creating undo biomechanical…
When you hear the word “starch,” what are the first thoughts that come to mind? Carbs. Glucose. Blood sugar spikes. High insulin levels. Post-workout glycogen resynthesis. While some of that is true, it’s time to think outside the box and explore the world of resistant starch (RS) and its many health benefits. What is Resistant…
Women outlive men, by something of a long shot: In the United States, women have a life expectancy of about 80, compared to around 75 for men. This holds true regardless of where women live, how much money they make and many other factors. It’s even true for most other mammals. “It’s a very robust…
The functional training cable machine is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment because the adjustable cable pulley allows the user to move in a variety of directions with resistance. Unfortunately, it’s often used for only a few exercises: triceps press-downs, chest flyes and some variation of standing or kneeling crunches. That means most people aren’t…
The cold, damp weather and shorter days of winter have us craving warmer, dense, comfort foods. But instead of indulging in less-than-healthy fare like macaroni and cheese or shepherd’s pie, give yourself a nutritional boost by incorporating winter squashes into your meal plans. Loaded with antioxidants, fiber and essential vitamins and minerals, squashes come in…
These four restaurants were synonymous with their owners, all serving their takes on soul or Southern food. Before they arrived, a craving for soul food meant heading uptown to Harlem for takeout containers or sitting down at Sylvia’s, opened by Sylvia Woods in 1962 near the famed Apollo Theater. These newer places continued the story,…
Pilates is well known for its ability to improve postural alignment and strengthen the core, but you may not realize that a regular Pilates practice can help you develop long lean muscles throughout your body. If you don’t have time to sign up for a Pilates class, try these simple, effective Pilates moves for strong…
Your workout is complete and now the real race begins. As you wipe off the last bead of sweat from your forehead, you rush to the locker room to grab your shaker bottle. Your “anabolic window” is closing so you chug your protein mix before you even sit down to catch your breath. Does this sound…
Bolton Valley Resort, about 30 minutes east of Burlington, Vt., has long been overshadowed by larger, more famous neighbors. The family-owned ski area is halfway between Stowe Mountain Resort and Sugarbush, both owned by ski conglomerates that rely on multimountain passes. Stowe takes Epic and Sugarbush takes Ikon, and each resort has more than 100…