Fitness fads come and go rapidly, but one decade–old trend is still growing in America and all over the world. It's rise in popularity comes at a great time too, given the shocking obesity rates in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 40 percent of adults in the U.S. are ... CONTINUE READING
Surviving the Season of Sweets
Cookies, cakes, and pies, oh my! The holiday season is brimming with sweet treats of all kinds. Sometimes it can feel like candy and sugary desserts are around every corner, and yet you still want to indulge. However, when you consider that over 50 percent of Americans are insulin–resistant, prediabetic, or diabetic, that piece of pumpkin pie with whipped cream starts to look more ... CONTINUE READING
Hurricane Hero Tony Alsup
In the wake of destruction, it's easy to focus on self–preservation. After all, fight–or–flight instincts are hard–wired into our brains so that we can survive dangerous situations. But while fear drives the actions of many in times of chaos, there are a few who find greater strength in ... CONTINUE READING