As a chill hits the air, fall is a time for nesting and whipping up delicious eats and seasonal treats. Nothing typifies autumn better than pumpkin and maple. Try this hearty breakfast and feed an army on a cold morning wrapped in fuzzy blankets! Source: inspiredbycharm.com Ingredients 1 loaf sliced brioche bread 1 cup pumpkin […]
By Aparna Mele MDWhat Is Plyometrics?Plyometrics is a type of exercise training that uses speed and force of different movements to build muscle power. Plyometric exercises not only help you build strength, but explosiveness (or power), speed, and agility, too. Those last three perks don’t come from strength training alone, so incorporating these challenging fit moves […]
By Aparna Mele Harnessing the powerful energy of the sun has numerous advantages. The electricity produced by solar panels is clean, renewable and emission free. Generating electricity with solar power instead of fossil fuels can dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). As the carbon count continues to increase, so will our retention […]
By Aparna Mele MD The warm summer months means shedding layers and showing more skin with tank tops, shorts, and swimsuits. Now is the time to step up your fitness game to get your body summer ready! Incorporate challenging strength training in your workout. Commit to a full-body strength-training program at least three times a […]
By Aparna Mele MD Yes, the skin does change with the seasons. Winter brings dry weather that strips the skin of its natural moisture and causes scaly, itchy skin. Humidity during summer can lead to bacterial infections due to sweat, clogged pores and acne breakouts. Air conditioning in summer and heaters in winter can both […]
Source: Redner’s HealthCents, Issue 64 Total time: 30 minutes | Servings: 4 Ingredients 1/2 cup U.S.-grown black rice cooked 1 cup U.S.-grown basmati rice, cooked 4 cups baby arugula, washed 1/4 cup basil, chopped 1/2 cup almond slices, toasted 3 Tbsp. sour cherries, dried and chopped 1/3 cup feta, crumbled 1/2 cup lemon dressing 1 […]
By Meredith McGrath RD, LDN Corporate Dietitian “Wellness isn’t only about the food you eat or the weight on the scale. It’s about joy & happiness.” – Meredith Mcgrath Rice is the most popular grain globally and the primary dietary staple for more than half the world’s population. This tiny but mighty grain is nutrient-rich, […]
By Aparna Mele Sometimes wellness looks like the art of JOMO (joy of missing out). JOMO is the joy of missing out on the things that drain our lives like toxic hustle, societal comparison, and digital drain. Many of us are always on the go—if not physically, at least mentally and emotionally, we are always […]
By Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition caused by exposure to traumatic events that are outside the normal range of human experience. These events shake the foundation that our mental health is built on and create a disconnect between the victim’s expectations and reality. The effects of PTSD in veterans are not always […]
*Read the original article here: https://greatist.com/fitness/perfect-squat By Nicole McDermott, medically reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, M.S., NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS It’s sometimes referred to as the king of all exercises, and for good reason. The squat is a full-body fitness staple that works your glutes, quads, and hamstrings and sneakily strengthens your core. It’s time to […]
