Exercising the Body Benefits the Mind, Too

By Timi Gustafson, R.D. While regular physical activity has long been regarded as an important component of healthy aging, its impact on mental health has remained less explored — until now. For these studies, researchers from the United States, Canada and Japan...
Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain

Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain

Calling all Desk Jockeys! Any task that encourages you to sit in one position for long hours can wreak havoc on posture. Even enjoyable hours whiled away with an e-reader or a tablet may have that effect — and worse. Holding a tablet too low in your lap can force the...
Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain

Improve your walking gait with Kris Tynan

The Clam is favorite exercise of physios and Pilates instructors for a very good reason. Buttock and hip muscles can become a little lazy and the way you walk and run can reveal all! A classic ‘hip hitch’ gait develops to compensate for the hip muscles, particularly...