FITNESS & HEALTH
What’s the Deal with Red Light Therapy?
Maybe you've heard about red light therapy, or maybe...
It’s More Than Just a Mood: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Feeling blue lately? It could be seasonal affective disorder...
Gut Check: Popular Misconceptions about Prebiotics and Probiotics
With Reena Mehta, PA-C, Tryon Medical Partners
With all the...
Healthspan vs Lifespan: Expand Your Prime, Not Just Your Time
With Caroline Lee Wilds, MD, Tryon Medical Partners
The question...
Kick Off 2021 with These Charlotte Fitness Deals. Plus Enter To Win Fitness Packages Like a Year Free, 3 Months Free & More.
Last year changed our fitness routines. We started out January 2020 having to book our classes days ahead to secure a space, and we signed up for 5k and 10k races to set fitness goals. By March, those group...
Why You Shouldn’t Diet This Year
Here’s why you shouldn’t diet this year.
Guest post contributed by Companion Health, where you'll find functional medicine combined with traditional medicine to help you heal your body from the inside out.
You’ve already tried Whole30. You’ve dabbled with keto, and...
Ear-Savers, Lavender, Criss-Cross and More Mask-Wearing Tips From the Ones Who Know Best
For months, we have been hearing warnings about the spread of COVID-19 growing worse with the increased indoor activity of winter. We are now officially in the throes of the latest surge. While there is great news about vaccine...
Student-Athlete Fitness in the Off-Season
Any parent of a student-athlete knows when their child's sport is in season, it's "game on" (so to speak). Multiple weekly workouts, practices, scrimmages, meets and games can become like a full-time job as these young athletes strive for...
Be Stronger Than The Holidays with Orangetheory Fitness
Your First Class is FREE! Don't let the holiday season get you off track from reaching your goals. And don't let the "Covid 19" turn in to the Covid 25! All 11 studio locations are open and strictly following...
Ok, So Just What’s It Gonna Take to Burn Off That Meal?
Ugh. It's so much fun when it's happening, but then reality sets in and you want to get out and work that gigantic Thanksgiving meal off. So just what does it take?
Well, for perspective, most Americans consume anywhere from 2,500...
An Update on COVID-19 Testing – FAQs and What You Should Know
When the pandemic began, we all learned about this “novel coronavirus,” meaning a brand new strain. Since then, we’ve dropped “novel” out of the conversation and are all far too familiar with COVID-19. The pandemic certainly doesn’t feel new...
Female Physicians’ Recommendations on Balancing It All During a Pandemic
When the world began to shut down in March and jobs and schools went remote, many of us struggled to adjust to all of the changes being thrown our way. This, coupled with the unknowns about coronavirus, resulted in...
Senior Fitness & Healthy Elder Habits. Keeping ALL of Your Loved Ones Healthy.
As women, the role of caretaker often falls to us — for our homes, our kids and eventually, our elderly relatives. And even if we aren't living with our aging family members full-time, we often find ourselves checking in:...
Tips for Walking & Running Safety in Charlotte
"So, you're a runner! It must have been tough not being able to do that right now. A lot of people find it to be such a release," my new chiropractor mused after I told him about an injury...
Losing the COVID “19” Safely: Tips on Fitness & Avoiding Injuries These Days. Plus What’s an Exercise Snack?
With winter around the corner and many schools and sports still on hold, it might be tougher to stay in shape. But that doesn't mean it's an excuse to hole up on the couch until spring returns — that's...
COVID-19, Flu, Cold or Allergies? Know Your Symptoms.
These days, anyone who sniffles or sneezes may be quick to get a side-eye from those around them. They may proclaim, “It’s just allergies!” but in 2020, any symptoms could be seen as suspect.
As we guard ourselves and our...