Have you ever met a baby with back pain? How about a toddler with tight hips? Considering these and other ailments seem to be a common side effect of aging, do infants and toddlers hold the secrets to being forever supple? It’s important to note that many factors make infants and children so mobile and…
“My job is so stressful,” “My boss is driving me crazy,” “This commute is the most stressful thing on the planet,” “I’ll never pass this test, I’m so stressed out over it.” Sound familiar? Of course it does, because we all think these inaccurate thoughts. Inaccurate? Duh. Sure, they are inaccurate. You see, these thoughts…
For decades we were told that fat was a three-letter word and that its use should be minimized to help reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease. But like much that we have learned in the constantly evolving science of nutrition, not everything we thought was true was set in stone. From the “low-fat” craze of…
FEW ARTISTS ARE as closely associated with Lower Manhattan as Jack Whitten, the subject of a major retrospective opening this month at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. In 1962, as a student at Cooper Union, he became one of the first artists to settle below Canal Street, at an address on the corner of…
Print A Copy Download and print “Yoga Study” Exercise enthusiasts are flocking to yoga studios in hopes of reaping the benefits of improved mind-body connection, improved muscle tone and strength, better balance and increased flexibility. But just how beneficial is the 5,000 year old practice of Hatha yoga? Â
From counting steps to logging personal records, physical activity-tracking apps are among the most popular ways for people to track their progress as they work toward their fitness goals. But not all apps are created equal. In a sea of downloads, it’s hard to tell which app will have the right features for a particular…
Most fitness professionals today agree that incorporating yoga into a training program can yield many benefits. The controversy, however, comes when we start to discuss certain poses, or asanas, and their direct effects on the human body. There are times when clients, due to past injuries or flexibility issues, may not be able to reach…
Although technically not a scientific term, we often associate the word “superfood” with foods that are rich in nutrients that can positively impact our health. Gear up for the fall season with easy soup ideas using three very popular superfoods. Superfood #1: Black Beans Black beans are nutrient powerhouses filled with fiber to help lower…