Losing weight and getting fit may top many lists of New Year’s resolutions, but good overall health is key to achieving those objectives — and many more. Dr. Richard Roetzheim, chairman of the department of family medicine at USF Health, shared his five top tips to follow for better general health. If you’re a smoker, […]
Read MoreWe all know that exercise can make us fitter and reduce our risk for illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease. But just how, from start to finish, a run or a bike ride might translate into a healthier life has remained baffling. Now new research reports that the answer may lie, in part, in […]
Read MoreYouth athletes tend to show up to practices and games dehydrated. They also seem to stay in a chronically dehydrated state in the days that follow. The benefits of staying hydrated, and avoiding moderate to severe dehydration, are numerous, including optimizing sport performance, supporting efficient thermoregulation, and a decreased risk of heat illness. If you […]
Read MoreBuying gifts that you’re truly excited to give (and figuring out what to add to your wish list) can be surprisingly stressful. But not with this handy cheat sheet! Here’s a few favorite things that will make awesome holiday gifts for every workout personality at every price point. After all, whether someone is a diehard gym fanatic or they’re just starting […]
Read MoreIt’s wintertime and it’s dreary! —for our hair, skin, and nails, that is. Whipping winds, dry air, and chilly temperatures can really do a number on soft skin and hair. Cold air outside and central heat indoors can strip moisture from strands and pores, making hair rough and skin itchy and dry. But endure cracked […]
Read More