by Mary Grace Descourouez & Sharon Brock | Aug 8, 2024 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Stress Management
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC and Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Many of us have heard that looking at our phones or iPads at night can keep us awake due to light exposure, however, research shows this may be true for children, but there is not sufficient evidence to...
by Sharon Brock | Jul 4, 2024 | Daily Habits, Movement & Exercise
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Many of you are familiar with the 10,000-steps-a-day walking trend, but you may not know where it originated. The idea of walking 10,000 steps per day did not come from scientific research; rather, it came from a marketing campaign for a...
by Sharon Brock | May 22, 2024 | Daily Habits, Energy, Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Key Takeaways Research shows that cold water immersion (CWI) may improve mental health by increasing endorphin and norepinephrine levels. CWI may also improve resilience to stress by decreasing cortisol levels. CWI can be adapted to meet...
by Mary Grace Descourouez | Apr 8, 2024 | Gut Health, Healthful Nutrition, Movement & Exercise
By Mary Grace Descourouez, MS, NBC-HWC The human gastrointestinal tract is home to trillions of microorganisms that create the gut microbiome. The gut is where the body digests and absorbs nutrients from our food and, therefore, where we get our energy to perform...
by Caitlin Aguirre, Adrian Vallejo, Matthew Kaufman | Mar 11, 2024 | Energy, Healthful Nutrition, Recovery, Supplements
By Caitlin Aguirre, Adrian Vallejo, Matthew Kaufman, MD This blog is part of our Supplements newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! Key Takeaways: It is recommended to consult with a medical professional before taking the...
