Well, it’s that time again. It’s back to school season, which means it’s time to stock up on pencils, paper, and patience. With so much to do to prepare for the new school year, many parents let the health of their child take a back seat to other seemingly urgent tasks. Let’s face it, with all the … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2014
Why Sitting Is Wrecking Your Health
In the words of Nilofer Merchant, a Silicon Valley corporate strategist, “Sitting has become the smoking of our generation.” If you’re like the majority of people in America today (approximately 50-70%), you probably spend six or more hours of your day sitting down (5). This should come as no … [Read more...]
What You Need To Know About Summer Workouts
On Sunday Sept. 24, 2006, the Rice University football team was holding a typical conditioning workout when the unthinkable happened. The team, having just been through a tough loss against Florida State University the previous day, skipped the usual practice drills and only conducted a conditioning … [Read more...]