Health
15 Games Every American Kid Should Play
Let the kids play. Modern children are over-scheduled and overprotected, leaving them little time for fun and games. Yet play is essential to raising happy, self-sufficient kids. I’m not talking [...]
Why Cheat Days Don’t Work
Anyone who has ever been on any kind of diet looks forward to one thing: the cheat day. But despite the fact that they are a part of almost every diet,...
5 Hacks to Make Holiday Workouts More Effective
There is a reason why "I will exercise" is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. As people slack off holiday workouts and eat delicious food,...
Why You Should Eat Cranberries This Thanksgiving
Health Benefits of Cranberries for Athletes Now that the holiday season is upon us it's time to break out all the wonderful seasonal foods! One of my...
Do Kindergartners Really Need 30 Minutes of Homework a Night?
Do kindergartners really need homework? If you polled most Americans, the answer would likely be a resounding no. Yet a 2015 study found that American kindergartners were spending nearly a [...]
Want to Burn a Lot of Calories Fast? Try This Unique Full-Body Exercise
Full-body exercises have the ability to hit the most muscle groups and therefore allow for maximum calorie burn. Inserting a full-body exercise as a finisher to the workout is a [...]
The Real Reason Schools Are Banning Tag—and Why It Should Be a Wake-Up Call for Parents
Banning tag. In an age when many believe our society has become too overprotective, it’s one phenomenon that’s sparked a lot of outrage. Schools outlawing tag—really? A game that’s basically ingrained [...]
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Turns Harmful
A serious dedication to a healthy diet hardly seems like a bad thing. But for some, the need to follow a "perfect diet" can actually become an unhealthy habit. Their [...]
The 5 Best Kettlebell Shoulder Exercises
Using a kettlebell is one of the best ways to promote the proper functioning of the shoulder, while also building size and strength.
6 Push-Up Variations to Build Strength and Improve Shoulder Health
Push-Ups are a staple for building upper-body strength. They target the chest, shoulders, and triceps, engage the core and require no equipment or spotters. Yet, as effective as they are [...]