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Youth athletics is growing at a rapid pace. More and more travel leagues and advanced teams give skilled players the opportunity to improve their skills. But at what cost? A review by Brown University recently studied over 10,000 children and teens. Their conclusion – kids who specialize in a sport are more likely to get injured. The vigorous programs and relentless hours of practice... READ MORE

I was perusing the web this weekend, when I stumbled across a new drink recipe. No, not that kind of drink. This is a healthy drink recipe which supposedly decreases your inflammation. Any drink that boasts pain relieving properties is at least worth a try. Ingredients: 1 orange 1 lemon 2 tablespoons turmeric powder (or 2” turmeric root) 1 tablespoon ginger powder (or 1” ginger root) 1... READ MORE

Overeating can lead to health problems such as: metabolic syndrome, heart disease, stroke, type II diabetes, and even some forms of cancer. Most of us are aware of these health risks as we sit down for our meals. Unfortunately, we may not have been aware of the overall risk for our planet. I have a fairly consistent diet. Week to week, most of my meals look pretty much the same. Some days I... READ MORE

I love to read about our brain and the hardwired network of nerves that course through our bodies. I usually have several books checked out from the library at once. This allows me to have several books about the same subject matter while also being able to cross-reference sources. I just finished a book called Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson. This book touches on the psychology of how we... READ MORE