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Do you want to take control over your health? Have you tried in the past to make a positive change but lacked direction? If you’re ready to

February is not just about that special heart-shaped holiday we know as Valentine’s Day; it’s also dedicated to American Heart month. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, contributing to approximately 600,000 deaths each year. We shouldn’t overlook the fact that while men have more often been associated with an increased risk for heart disease, the profile is changing and it’s become an increased risk for women as well, contributing to approximately 20

I was never much of a runner. I was the girl who dreaded going to school on the days when we had to run the mile or participate in the...

Athletes in field sports like football, lacrosse, and women’s soccer especially, are plagued by non-contact soft tissue injuries. These...

“I’m just not motivated!” “I just need to quit talking about it and make myself do it!” “I have to be more disciplined and GET IT DONE!”...

It’s that time of year again...THE HOLIDAYS For some, those two words are anxiety inducing; for others it “sparks joy.” Either way it’s...

There’s no denying that the holiday season is in full swing. Halloween has come and gone, but I’m guessing that many of you still have remnants of mini candy bars lurking in your house or office! With Thanksgiving a few weeks away and Christmas and New Year’s just around the corner from there, now is the time to think about how you want to come out on the other side. It may not surprise you that people tend to gain 7-14 pounds between Halloween and New Year’s Day. Rather than

You can have all the motivation in the world, but if you have too many things in your life holding you back, you are not going to make...

If you’ve dealt with jaw pain and you are like me – which the research suggest most of you are – odds are you have done one the...

As a busy mom of three kids, staying motivated to workout can sometimes feel like a chore. I roll out of bed to the alarm, change into my...

Blood pressure is a key measurement that healthcare providers and patients can track to get an idea of cardiovascular health. The...

As an active woman in healthcare, I often hear women say, “I don't want to get bulky” as a reason not to lift weights. I’m here to tell...

The lazy days of summer always seem to pass by too quickly, especially here in Georgia, where our kids go back to school in early August....

August is upon us, and that means it’s time to grab your keys and head to your choice of Walmart, Target, Staples, or Office Depot and...

For the everyday athlete, time can be a difficult thing to come by. I have a house, a wife, and 2 dogs and already feel like I barely...

What you may not know about me is that I played volleyball in high school, competed for and won Georgia state championships, and was...

“No pain, no gain,” right? A timeless adage used by coaches, physical therapists, and training partners that sometimes does more harm...

STOP using the RICE method! You need some PEACE and LOVE ! Pop Quiz! What should you do with an acute muscle/ligament injury, like a...

It’s no secret that golf is one of the most popular sports people participate in in the United States. The National Golf Foundation...