Exercise is important, even in the ice cold winter months—here are some tips for working out in the winter by Taylor Bennett | Jan 11, 2019 | Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics Many of us struggle to find the motivation to work out, especially in the winter; however, it is possible to implement an effective plan for working out during this cold season. First, you should build your exercise plan into your schedule—instead of loosely saying you’ll exercise today, block out a…
A Moderate 10-Minute Workout Can Boost Brain Power by Taylor Bennett | Jan 4, 2018 | Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics Exercise is incredibly beneficial—even vital—to both our physical and mental health: it can, decrease negative feelings such as stress, improve brain health and memory, and even reduce one’s risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Still, even with these proven benefits, people aren’t prioritizing that morning run or late-night gym session—they “just…
Kids Should Exercise at Their Own Pace: Doing So Improves Their Ability to Learn by Taylor Bennett | Dec 21, 2017 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Mental Health Topics, Parenting Some of my favorite memories from grade school wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for P.E. class: tackling Holiday-themed obstacle courses, learning how to play my soon-to-be favorite sport (soccer), and crab-crawling across the floor in a fit of laughter alongside friends. I had a blast in gym class and looked…
Study Finds High Intensity Exercise Improves Memory by Taylor Bennett | Nov 28, 2017 | Health & Exercise, Mental Health Topics, Research For me, running is therapy. Whenever I’m having an off day, I’m feeling down in the dumps, or I simply wish to clear my head, I break out the tennis shoes. Sometimes it takes a good hour on the treadmill, while at others a quick jog around the neighborhood does…