70 A sleep study by Whoop determined that a sleep variability of more than 70 minutes can drastically affect performance and recovery. Sleep variability refers to the difference in sleep patterns, primarily bedtimes and wake-up times, from day to day. In other words, consistency in going to bed and waking around the same time, seven…
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Unhealthy Normalized Practices in Youth Sports
As a society, we have normalized numerous unhealthy practices in sports for kids and teens. If we were to step back and view from afar, we might ask, what are we doing to the health and well-being of our future superstars!? Convenience has overtaken eating healthy, and highly processed foods that are easy to hand…
Healthy Family Habits
Parents who practice regular healthy habits will likely produce kids and teens that do the same. Kids and teens are observant creatures. They are much more likely to follow their parents’ lead than do what they say. Setting an example and being a good role model is probably the most crucial facet of being a…
Teenager Health Stats
Statistics on overall teenage health are grim. Obesity and depression rates are the highest ever and continue to climb, the number of metabolically healthy teenagers continues to decline, and all significant statistics related to health and well-being are going in the wrong direction. Why are these statistics vital to notice and comprehend? Because teens who…
Healthy Cell Phone Tips for Teens
The cell phone is a highly distracting device. It constantly steals our attention and does so successfully on a regular. Admittedly, overusing the cell phone is one of my biggest struggles, and below I share tips on how I attempt to be more conscious of my usage of the device, especially during certain times of the day….
Ditch the Electronics Before Bed
One of the best ways to improve your sleep quality and quantity is by ditching your electronics before bed. Yes, electronics means cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions. Electronic devices are not only stealing sleep minutes but sleep quality. Which, in turn, leads to feeling less energized and as sharp as you could…
New Year, New You-Health Goals for Teens in 2022
The new year brings forth an opportunity for a fresh start. It is a great moment to set resolutions and goals for the next 365 days ahead. To reflect and take note of what areas you would like to improve on and grow and what areas you may need to let go of and stop…
Why you Should Walk After Dinner
One of the best things you can do for your overall health is to take a walk after your final meal of the day. Walking alone is one of the best exercises one can do. We know that exercise of any kind is extremely good for us, not just from a physical but also a…
To Improve Your Health, Practice Gratitude
Gratitude: the state of being grateful. Gratitude involves recognizing the positive things in your life and how they affect you. You can probably imagine the delightful feelings and sensations that come with being in a grateful state. It’s typically the opposite of being stressed, anxious, or sullen. Being grateful, however, doesn’t just make us…
Eating Healthy On a Budget? Eat More of This
Canned food is convenient and inexpensive. It is easy to stock up, eat for a quick snack, or add to a prepared meal. Food that is ready to eat seconds after opening. But, because of the aforementioned traits listed above, people tend to believe canned food is unhealthy when in actuality, it can be a…