One of the most important ways to live a healthy life is to incorporate strength and resistance training into an exercise regimen. People usually establish a regular exercise routine during adolescence, whether it be PE class or extracurricular sports teams, and carry it though until their adult life, for instance in the form of gym workouts or runs. Dr. Chanda Dutta, chief of … [Read more...] about MYTH: There are Higher Exercise Risks for the Elderly
MYTH: You Shouldn’t Exercise When You’re Feeling Sick
Flu season may last between October and May, but that doesn’t mean you should stop working out for a majority of the year! Dedicated gym-goers often struggle with their conscience urging them to work out daily, even if their body is feeling weak from an illness or disease. Most general physicians will encourage patients to rest until feeling 100%. However, they often neglect … [Read more...] about MYTH: You Shouldn’t Exercise When You’re Feeling Sick
MYTH: You Must Take Protein Supplements To Gain Muscle
You hear bodybuilders say it all the time: protein = muscle mass. Anyone who wants to “get ripped” can be found pumping out heavy weights at the gym, followed by consuming an excess amount of protein, often in the form of smoothies or shakes. Believe it or not, this outrageous intake of calories is not the way to achieving that goal. Strength training exercises are the most … [Read more...] about MYTH: You Must Take Protein Supplements To Gain Muscle
Protecting Students From Themselves: A School’s Role in Preventing Adolescent Suicide by Margaret Field
Protecting Students From Themselves: A School's Role in Preventing Adolescent Suicide By Margaret Field The strings of teens killing themselves in the Bay Area have recently received a new name: “The Silicon Valley Suicides”, alluding to a deep-rooted sadness in an area of the country typically known for its technological prowess. Despite the lack of recent … [Read more...] about Protecting Students From Themselves: A School’s Role in Preventing Adolescent Suicide by Margaret Field
MYTH: Crunches are the Key to Six-Pack Abs
A six pack is the standard and most well-known feature of an “athletic” individual. Those aspiring to have this look usually attempt several exercise regimens, including those from advertising infomercials, Youtube videos, or even stealing exercises from a neighbor at the gym. The most common exercise performed in the hope of achieving “washboard abs” are called crunches: the … [Read more...] about MYTH: Crunches are the Key to Six-Pack Abs