The human body can be thought of as three separate systems — the mind, the body and the soul. The connection between these systems reflects how your thoughts and feelings affect your physical well-being and vice versa. Oftentimes, we are faced with daily challenges that could derail these systems. What can you do to combat these challenges, decrease your stress levels and cente ...

As a kid, were you ever told you had to wait 30 minutes after eating to play, swim or run around? It turns out that the opposite may be true! In fact, one of the best things to do immediately after eating a meal is to go on a light 10- to 15-minute walk. Below are some of the benefits of walking after a meal. Improves digestion When the body moves, it stimulates the digestive s ...

We learn to tolerate many stressors throughout our lives, but stress on our body — particularly the low back — can be especially inconvenient. Low back pain has been increasingly prevalent in individuals over the past few decades, impacting as many as 31 million Americans today. While we may not be able to avoid low back pain, we can work to alleviate it through exercise. Commo ...

Do your muscles feel stiff, sore, tight or restricted? Do you want your body to move optimally in a full range of motion? Do you want to get the most out of your workouts? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, then self-myofascial release (SMR) is for you! Keep reading to learn why SMR is important and how you can integrate it into your weekly routine. What Is SM ...

Our lives today involve a lot of sitting. We sit in cars, at our desks, on the couch and beyond. However, our bodies are designed for movement, and historically people moved much more than we do now. Our ancestors walked, ran, climbed, crawled, dug, and carried heavy items, but human life has evolved in ways that make it easy to avoid movement. This sedentary way of living is l ...