Managing stress

STRESS IS THE BODY’S RESPONSE to a challenge or demand. Everyone experiences stress, which can be triggered by a range of events, from small daily hassles to major changes like a job loss or divorce.

Domestic abuse goes beyond the survivor

A STONE THROWN INTO A POND produces ripples that spread outward after the water’s surface is broken. So, too, when the spirit of a person is broken by domestic violence, the ripple effects go farther than one might think.

Don’t let sickness sabotage your summer vacation!

YOU’D BEEN LOOKING FORWARD to your family’s summertime getaway all year long. You went over the travel itinerary in your mind a thousand times, confirmed every conceivable reservation, memorized all the pertinent roadmaps, and assembled all the necessary recreational gear.

Time to look as young as you feel!

What does the skin on your face, neck, chest, and hands reveal about you? Will the fine lines, brown spots (age spots), large veins on the hands, and sagging jowls and neck portray you as tired, withered, and older than you are?

Put your best feet forward this summer

THE SUMMER SEASON BRINGS WITH IT will bring with it an exciting diversity of recreation and leisure opportunities.

Athletes: Are you drinking the right fluids?

IF YOU ARE A RUNNER or other type of athlete, you have probably heard the saying “Drink up” a thousand times—and with good reason.

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans explained

LAST MONTH, WE TALKED ABOUT the new food label that came out in 2020. This month, I’ll review the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans that, like the updated food label, were rolled out in 2020 with little fanfare or attention amidst all the other troubles Americans were facing.

Your ears need protection from loud noises

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED. When you put away the snowblower and get out the lawnmower, do not put away the ear protection you used while using that noisy snowblower. What? You weren’t using ear protection with the snowblower?

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

THOUGH MOST OF the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.