By Jay Fiedler The small things my mom did added up to big time support. Looking back at our experiences as youth athletes, my brother Scott and I probably have one word to sum things up: Lucky. Seriously, we were lucky to have a mother who supported us in each of our athletic endeavors. Regardless […]
Read MoreArchive: June, 2014
GMOs: How Far Will Big Ag Go?
Whether we are on the cusp of an agrichemical age or already chin deep into one seems to be a point less pressing than how we will actually handle food labeling. Advocates are lining up both for and against transparency, but it seems the devil is in the details and he (it) is pulling out […]
Read MoreFour Things Student Athletes Can Do This Summer to Help Them This Fall
Being a recruited athlete is an easy way to “get to the front of the line” in the admissions process. However, the recruitment process is tedious and requires a significant time commitment on the part of the athlete — to say nothing of the time which must be committed to the sport itself. Additionally, student […]
Read MoreCreatures of Habit
Have you ever wondered how your brain turns behaviors and actions into automatic habits? Learning the science behind habit formation can help you become a healthier person. You come home from work. As you change out of your work attire, you see your running shoes under your bed and think, “I should go for a […]
Read MoreCelebrate the 4th of July with these Healthier, Festive Recipes!
This Independence Day, celebrate with a cookout and some healthy and festive appetizers, snacks, main meals, and desserts. Skip all that nasty food dye, and try out one of these recipes using naturally occurring red, white, and blue foods. Bring on the berries, yogurt, and watermelon. Red, White, and Blue Sliders These baby turkey burgers […]
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