Depression
Strength Training for Mental Health: How Lifting Weights Can Boost Your Mood and Reduce Stress
Strength training, long known for its physical benefits, is now recognized for its fantastic impact on mental health. Today, psychologists say it is better than any prescription medication. Beyond building [...]
How to Combat Anxiety and Depression- You are not alone!
In a world that often demands a brave face, it's easy to forget that everyone struggles with their mental health periodically. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common [...]
What are Adaptogens, and How Can they Boost Your Health and Performance?
No matter your age, it is how you deal with stress that makes the difference. Stress occurs in everything we do. The problem is with how we control it. What [...]
The Signs and Symptoms of SAD On Athletes
For many athletes, the winter season means managing physical and, sometimes mental challenges.
How To Deal With Holiday Depression
Here are some ways to help lift up your spirits, whether you are stressed or alone and how to smile to remember those who have departed.
How Your Mood Can Affect Your Sports Performance
Every good athlete knows that it takes more than physical stamina to succeed. Along with developing your muscles, reflexes and physical capabilities,...
How America Killed Play—and What We Can Do to Bring it Back
In our last piece from our interview with play expert Dr. Peter Gray, we outlined the five criteria of play. For an activity to truly be considered play, it must: [...]
Boost Your Sleep and Boost Your Game
Got game? Get ZZZZss-- The Role of Sleep and Performance Amy Jamieson-PetonicWorking with fitness minded folks, I get lots of questions about how to...
3 Ways You Can Spot a Teammate’s Concussion
The clock ticks down, you release the football, and it's a perfect pass to your receiver in the end zone. In that moment, your focus is on making a...
Brandon Marshall Takes Pittsburgh Steelers to Task for Their Statement on Martavis Bryant’s Suspension
The NFL announced Monday that Pittsburgh Steelers WR Martavis Bryant has been suspended for a minimum of one year for violating the league's substance abuse policy. In response to the [...]
