By Angelina Stevens Silky cream-cheese carrot cake, decadent sea-salt caramel gelato … the mere thought of sugar has my salivary glands working. We are biologically programmed to like sweets, our brains and bodies would agree. With sugar added to almost all processed foods, we are becoming desensitized to the taste of
By Elizabeth Towe This is the time of the year when anyone who is running a fall distance event is in the less-than-4-week window to their event. The mileage is high and the “tweaky” pains start to rear their head. Many of these pains can be corrected
By Brian Schiff Whether you run 5k’s or marathons, most runners would always like to have faster times. Improving form and running mechanics is an essential part of accomplishing that goal. The first step involves identifying mobility and strength imbalances with a comprehensive assessment from a qualified trainer or
By Lori Klingman Founded in 2009 by Ashley Armistead, Let Me Run is a nonprofit running program for boys in fourth through eighth grades. Let Me Run uses the power of running to inspire boys to be courageous enough to be themselves, to build healthy relationships, and to live
By Maylene Jackson My daughter and I visited Italy this past spring. Our only agenda was pleasure. Burning calories, despite the wonderful pasta, was a distant concept. Yet, out of everything – the art, architecture, food and wine – our hikes together were most enjoyable. Not only did we
By Emily Wegmann and Sarah Talley Most runners and other athletes usually don’t think about breathing during exercise, aside from using respiration to measure the intensity of a workout. But respiration is only one function of the diaphragm. The respiratory diaphragm is part of the “inner circle” of the
While at my son’s soccer game the other weekend, I saw a young toddler purse her lips and push herself up from the ground with a determined look on her face. After a few wobbly steps she broke into a run, screaming with glee. She had no place to
By Beverly Day The Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlon promotes health, wellness, fitness and team fellowship in the community of Chapel Hill, N.C. The organization is committed to helping youth ages 6-12 enter the sport of triathlons to not only improve their fitness level and endurance but to also
By Sean Kurdys Exercise, Education and Environment Project (E3 Project) is a Raleigh-based nonprofit that is working toward the prevention and elimination of childhood obesity. Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the children in our community through exercise, education and environmental stewardship. We address the
Sitting on a yoga ball? Using a standing desk? These two trends are catching on in the workplace. Are they really that great for your back? Research indicates that sitting too long can be bad for your back and your overall health, according to Carolinas HealthCare System’s Carolinas Rehabilitation
