Tips for Fall Fitness
by Louise September 10th, 2021
It's about that time again. Here in New England, there are already a few trees with their leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. Luckily, fall is one of the best seasons for exercise: the temperature drops a bit, but there's still enough daylight to
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Why Women Should be Doing Weight Bearing Exercise
by Kimberly Hays September 3rd, 2021
Weight training consists of simple exercises that strengthen bones and muscles by placing heaviness on the bones, which in turn strengthens them. Lifting things will place pressure on the bones, like resistance bands, dumbbell lifts, or even picking up grocery bags. You also strengthen the bones anytime you use your body weight, like push ups and lunges. Weight bearing exercise is important for everyone, but women are more prone to bone loss, especially those who are post-menopausal, and anyone
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College and the Long Distance Relationship
by Mackenzie M. August 27th, 2021
The mental health of college students is often sorrowfully neglected. It is time to address one issue concerning a student’s mental health that can distract from homework, friends, family, and life goals in general: the long distance relationship. I have seen the mental health of my peers deteriorate in a matter of days, due to the stress and struggle that long distance relationships can put on them.
Let me explain my viewpoint.
In my dorm hallway freshman year, five of the
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Let me explain my viewpoint.
In my dorm hallway freshman year, five of the
Food Does Not Equal Love
by Lori Sciame August 20th, 2021Moms and dads, please take this advice to heart: food does not equal love. A candy bar given to a young child after a fall, or a banana split each day after school to celebrate another day of learning may seem harmless enough, but when food becomes a symbol of comfort and/or love to a child, then serious problems may occur.Read More
Do you remember the stereotypical Italian mom who constantlyFoods That Suppress Hunger
by Kimberly Hays August 13th, 2021We are all trying to make healthier choices when we prepare meals for ourselves and for our loved ones. With all of the information we now have available to us, it has become easier than ever before. Sometimes the problem is not the tasty meal options, but giving in to cravings between meals that can be not so healthy. There are options that will not only satisfy your cravings,Read MoreMake Healthy Eating a Priority
by Lori Sciame August 6th, 2021As a man ages, his odds of developing certain diseases increases. For example, his chances of developing heart disease and prostate cancer are especially high if he chooses not to consume healthy foods. As outlined by Livestrong.com, "according to the American Dietetic Association, aging men need vitamins and nutrients to sustain a healthy quality of life." Read on to learn ways to make healthy eatingRead More
