Healthy Living

Few things in life feel quite as nice as that "I just freakin' crushed it!" post-workout high... And it makes sense considering exercise has been shown to boost mood and energy levels, while reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.  However, in order to keep the good times rolling long after your workout, it’s important to give your body some proper attention to aid its recovery. From simple...

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, chances are you’ve at least heard of antioxidants. And whether it was your doctor casually recommending a diet high in antioxidants, or some fancy new supplement promising to deliver “the most antioxidant-rich, powerfully detoxifying, mega awesome, might turn you into a superhero formula, EVER”… You’ve probably gathered that they have something to do with your health. But...

Have you ever been driving along in traffic, minding your business, and enjoying a peaceful trip… only to have a 10 ton semi truck veer into your lane, forcing you to make a split second adjustment to avoid becoming roadkill? Moments like those are the epitome of stress. At least, acute stress. Your brain senses a threat, triggering a flood of adrenaline into your...

Everyone has set a goal for themselves at some point in their lives. Whether it’s to go to the gym more, cut out sugar, take more vitamins, get more sleep, or pursue a personal passion, goal-setting is a natural part of planning for the future. Yet, many people still struggle with not only setting realistic goals but actually achieving them. To wrap up Mental...

Ever see those people who are “with it” at all times of the day? Whether it’s first thing in the morning or halfway into the workday, they’re just cruising about with poise, control, and a seemingly unnatural level of focus. Chances are these people aren’t superhumans equipped with special capabilities. They might just be “biohackers,” which is just a fancy word to describe people...

  We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a run, an ambitious yoga pose, or a bicep curl, and you feel a twinge of pain. Uh oh. An overextended muscle, sprained ankle, runner’s knee, or any other host of minor injuries can go beyond putting a damper on your fitness routine to affect your day-to-day life. While injuries are frustrating and can...