Why You Shouldn’t Take the Path of Least Resistance—Especially in the Gym
By Ryan Lawson & Shawna Reed, Exercise Specialists Resistance training is an integral part of a well-rounded exercise routine, especially as we age. It improves strength, bone density and endurance. However, what many people don’t realize is the importance of how fast you perform this exercise in relation to its effectiveness. In order to get […]
Judging Your Caloric Intake—You’re Doing It Wrong
By Eric Marcotte, MD A big part of a family doctor’s day is spent helping patients with diet and weight issues. One of the problems I often encounter when working with a patient to lose weight is helping them understand how many calories they are actually consuming. Most of us are really bad at estimating […]
5 Ways to Make the “New Year, New You” Actually Stick
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC With the start of each New Year we each will undoubtedly begin thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Whether you are enthusiastically setting out to become a healthier you or kicking yourself for failing on last year’s resolutions – you’ve thought about it. Setting a personal goal is great, but […]