By Holly Boss | With 2018 nearing, many runners are making a resolution to be healthier and manage stress. Before we jump to the conclusion that eliminating stress makes us happier and healthier, let’s reflect on whether all stress is actually bad.
By Novant Health | Reducing Stress Can Make for a Healthier, Happier Life
By Brian Diaz When the hot humid Southern days of summer start to fade away and make room for the cool mornings and evenings of fall, I can’t help but yearn to get outside. A friend of mine that lives in Roanoke, VA, an outdoor mecca, once mentioned that
By Thomas Henson Jr. All athletes at every level of expertise are at risk for a concussion. That includes pros, weekend warriors, gym rats, and kids. Of course, some sports are more likely to cause head injuries than others. Specifically, football, soccer, lacrosse, and cheerleading put athletes at higher
By Jamie Tjalma Cancer. It's a battle. A battle that too many people have to fight. A foe that can be beaten, regardless of outcome. Perhaps said best by Stuart Scott, UNC alum and ESPN anchor, who lost his life to cancer in 2015, "You beat cancer by how you live, why
By Brian Beatty A reason to run? A better question might be, why not? Walking and running are what we are inherently designed to do. We do it better than any other species. Human gait (walking and running) is just allowing the body to do that which it is
By Casey Clark Kelley While better health may be one of your motivators for running, it could be benefitting you in more ways than you realize. If you occasionally lack motivation to lace up those sneakers for yet another long run, remind yourself of all the benefits with every
By Brian Diaz As the New Year wanes and spring starts creeping in with hints of warmer weather ahead, many of us hit the outdoors for the beautiful period when it’s not too hot to get out and do what we love to do. For some of us, that
Martha Nauman, a resident of Huntersville, NC, has always been passionate about being an athlete, teacher, and mother. However, in February 2013, she faced a serious health situation that would lead her to find even greater ways to inspire others. Nauman was rarely sick, paid close attention to her
By Rob Schneider & Brian Beatty It takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a community to support the health and wellness of each of us. We rely upon and build those we are drawn to because of shared values, philosophies, and visions. The activities we
