Prevent Running Injuries with a Foam Roller

The foam roller can be an effective tool to assist in injury prevention and improve performance by increasing flexibility and decreasing muscle tension. Make the following foam-roller exercises part of your regular running routine–run, roll, then stretch. Place your body on the roller and slowly roll up and down (for about 10-15 seconds) along the [...]

See Entire Post | February 19th, 2012

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Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive, and delicious, they can also be a great way to stay healthy. Sweet potatoes can help with everything from helping your skin stay clear, smooth and young-looking to fighting against cancer. This article explores the many ways in which you can improve your health by adding sweet [...]

See Entire Post | February 18th, 2012

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4 Ways Exercise Boosts Your Brain

More and more research suggests exercising can do everything from slowing the aging process to helping children learn to read. What does exercising do for your brain      1. Prevents memory loss. As we get older, our brain density decreases. In mice, exercising causes them to grow new brain cells, and recent studies suggest that the [...]

See Entire Post | February 18th, 2012

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