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In most parts of the U.S. right now, temps are HOT! If you’re anything like me, you love summer weather, but it doesn’t quite love you back. Though I am going on my fifth North Carolina summer after moving from Michigan, I’m still sometimes shocked by the wall of heat and humidity that hits me […]
“What a fantastic experience this has been for me over the past year. Kelly was an absolutely amazing teacher, listener, counselor, and friend to all of us at Carolina Preserve, and she is the reason I achieved my goal and will continue to do so going forward. I am eighty-one years old and have tried losing weight […]
Coffee, in many places, is more than just a beverage- it can often symbolize connection, culture, history, productivity, and daily routine. Worldwide, approximately 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed each day, and in the U.S., nearly 3 in 4 Americans consume coffee each day. But should our consumption be this high? Coffee is ambiguous in that way- […]
I’ve been doing yoga sporadically for about 12 years. While occasional drop-in classes and Yoga with Adriene YouTube videos provided momentary benefits, it wasn’t until I committed to the practice that I started reaping longer-term benefits. While I was in middle and high school, my mom was a registered yoga teacher and taught “yochilates” classes, which were […]
Taking a deep breath is a tried and true technique for resetting and reducing stress in any moment. However, did you know that deep breathing has benefits beyond stress reduction? Deep breathing, or diaphragmatic breathing, is a form of breathing that uses the diaphragm (the space between the chest and abdomen) to draw air into […]
When summer arrives, so do hotter temperatures. The heat can present an added challenge for those of us who enjoy exercising outdoors by means of walking, running, biking, and other aerobic activities that get the heart and lungs pumping. However, if you have access to a pool, lake, or even the ocean, you may want […]
Who doesn’t like having fun? While everyone may have individual preferences as to what constitutes having fun, research makes one thing clear: having fun is highly beneficial to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Studies have shown how having fun can reduce stress, improve sleep, increase serotonin and endorphins, and keep us moving more, among […]