Do you ever feel pain in your shoulders when you exercise? It’s important to know how to keep your workouts safe and pain-free. In this article, we’ll talk about why shoulder pain happens during exercise and what you can do to stop it. We’ll learn about how your shoulder works, how to exercise the right […]

We’ve heard of “emotional IQ” or “emotional intelligence. But what goes into that? What does the testing look at? The ability to recognize, understand, manage, and utilize emotions effectively is examine. Here are the key factors typically examined: Emotional Intelligence (EI or EQ) is assessed through various factors that encompass the ability to recognize, understand, […]

          Organic Chemistry Class: Lab Technique You already know from reading my blogs that I am not great at suspense. If I was, I’d be writing mystery stories and I’d be wealthy. I am neither writing mysteries nor am I wealthy. Yet. I had always wondered if smoking pot was any safer than smoking tobacco. […]

In Boulder and anywhere else a great meal starts with a sparkling clean kitchen! Right up 11th Ave. Denver, from the haunted Patterson Hotel, TORO, TORO Food Concepts, offers a variety of globally inspired dishes such as bowls, salads, and burritos. The menu reflects an eclectic mix of flavors from regions like the Caribbean, Italy, […]

As a young adult, I taught multiple fitness classes and played recreational soccer.  At that time in my life that much physical activity was not only desired, it was a great way to expend my abundant energy.  As I’ve aged, I’ve noticed shifts in my physical activity levels and preferences. You may have noticed that, […]

Scientific evidence has been growing that indicates when our need for social relationships is not met, we fall apart mentally and even physically.  An article from Psychology Today proclaimed “Social connection improves physical health and psychological well-being. One telling study showed that lack of social connection is a greater detriment to health than obesity, smoking […]

Sea greens, also known as sea vegetables, are a group of foods in the seaweed family, that grow in the ocean. If you eat Japanese food you may be familiar with some sea greens – nori, the dark green wrapper on your sushi, or kombu, a common ingredient in miso soup. If you think you’ve […]

Camping helps us refresh our mind and soul. There’s nothing better than seeing the wilderness wake up as the sun lights up the sky! Camping requires some preparation to keep you warm, safe, and healthy. If you are planning a camping trip this year, keep in mind these essential health and safety tips. Assess your […]

Eggs have experienced a remarkable journey in Boulder. In the realm of nutrition and public perception, eggs have been oscillating between being celebrated as a quintessential superfood and vilified as a health risk. This dichotomy underscores the evolving nature of nutritional science and public health guidelines, making eggs a fascinating case study in the complexities […]

Sugar is both a delightful treat and the bane of our existence because, while it is delicious, it also seems to be addictive. Scientific evidence is mounting to suggest that too much added sugar in our diets could lead to true addiction. Sugar is linked to addiction because when we eat it, dopamine and opioids […]