Professional athletes regularly endure grueling training programs and strenuous activity both during the NFL season and in the off season. While recovery for professional athletes is much different than that of a day-to-day gym goer, stretching, warm-ups and cool downs are often beneficial to anyone who lifts weights or exercises regularly. Dr. Mary Teague and...
Early on in her career, Jennifer Aniston’s physique made headlines when she was thrust into the spotlight as the beloved Rachel Green on “Friends,” arguably one of the most popular American sitcoms of all time. Today, the ever-fit actress can be seen on her social media accounts now and again connecting with followers and showing...
During fall, pumpkins become a popular household decoration. They are often carved, decorated and displayed for passers-by, but did you know they could be carved and put right on your dinner plate, too? Pumpkin is often used in treats such as cookies, pies, cheesecakes and as a flavoring in sugary drinks. It can also be...
A nutrition trend known as “intuitive eating” is aiming to avoid the strictness of traditional dieting. Intuitive eating isn’t a diet plan. It’s an “approach to eating based on one’s internal needs,” according to the Harvard School of Public Health. The choice of food will vary based on a person’s physical or emotional needs, regardless...
When you walk into your favorite café for breakfast or to grab a morning coffee, you’ll likely spot a matcha option on the menu, too. Matcha has origins in China and became extremely popular in Japan. More recently, it’s become a drink of choice in many other countries, including the United States. COFFEE VS. MATCHA...
A Northern Virginia community is being recognized for its tip-top health status. Falls Church, Virginia, has been named America’s healthiest community by U.S. News and World Report. The annual ranking lists the top 500 healthiest communities nationwide using a score of zero to 100 across 10 categories, based on assessments of nearly 3,000 counties and...
While dehydration is often associated with being thirsty, that’s not the only warning sign our bodies share with us. The condition can occur when you use or lose more fluid than you take in, which can impact the body’s ability to perform its normal functions, say experts. The body loses fluids and water through sweating...
The key to staying hydrated during the hot summer months is drinking plenty of water — but different foods can provide ample hydration, too. Failing to eat the right foods can cause a water imbalance, particularly in high temperatures, according to registered dietitian and Trimly coach Kim Shapira in Los Angeles. “Higher temperatures and outdoor...
With the number of Americans over age 65 expected to skyrocket by 47% between 2022 and 2050, there is a growing emphasis on living well — not just long — into the senior years. Two gerontologists from Home Instead, a national in-home senior care provider owned by Honor Company in San Francisco, shared their top...
Meal delivery could be the key to cutting health care costs, nutritional researchers claim. Not just any meals, though. For patients who have certain conditions that require special diets and restrict their ability to perform daily activities, bringing them medically tailored meals (MTMs) could lead to “substantial savings,” according to a study by the American...
