The Olympic Games always bring the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows for athletes who have trained their whole lives for one moment. There are incredible front-page news stories on the glitz glamour of the gold medalists. On the contrary, I wanted to explain some of the injuries sustained at theContinue reading "Rio Olympics 2016—Major Injuries Sustained by Athletes"
Preparing for the Olympics, Behind the Scenes
As the Olympic Games start to peek above the horizon, Olympic athletes from all over the world are gearing up for an adrenaline-fueled event. Not only do they have to train hard to qualify for the event, but also they need to be mentally and physically prepared to hurdle the challenges in their path. AnContinue reading "Preparing for the Olympics, Behind the Scenes"
Low Impact Exercises to Help with Back Pain
Conquer your back pain with low impact exercise. If you are in your thirties or forties, chances are you have some experience with back pain. Most of the time when your back is hurt, exercise is the last thing on your mind, because all you want to do is heal. Obviously this can be aContinue reading "Low Impact Exercises to Help with Back Pain"
Five Things About Sports Bras You Must Know
Taking care of our bodies also means paying attention to these sports bras dos and don’ts. As a college athlete, I know a thing or two about sports bras. Chances are, if you are into fitness, you know a thing or two about sports bras as well. While the sports bra is nothing new, IContinue reading "Five Things About Sports Bras You Must Know"
Three Reasons to Do Yoga Outdoors
The only thing better than doing yoga, is doing yoga outdoors. As you may know, I am a supporter of yoga. Our lives are so stressful and jam-packed nowadays, that I am a huge supporter of anything that brings you a little balance and clarity. Relaxation is an absolute necessity when it comes to mentalContinue reading "Three Reasons to Do Yoga Outdoors"
What is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?
There are benefits to working out at different times during the day. In my high school and college days, my key workout times were in the early afternoon, due to the repetitiveness of my schedule back then. Then, during medical school late evening workouts became my only real option, to the point where I hadContinue reading "What is the Best Time of Day to Work Out?"
Fiver Superfoods You Should Eat More Often
Adding more superfoods to your diet is a great way to stay healthy. I know there has always been a debate about what constitutes a ‘superfood’, but for the intents and purposes of this article, superfoods are just antioxidant rich foods that will help keep your health up, if you can manage to indulge inContinue reading "Fiver Superfoods You Should Eat More Often"
How Playing Sports in Columbia, MD Taught Me about Diversity
Team sports teach people to look past race, religion, and sexual orientation in favor of working towards a common goal. I have always played team sports, and one of the things I love most about them is that during every game you and your teammates leave EVERYTHING out on the field; everyone’s sweat is clearContinue reading "How Playing Sports in Columbia, MD Taught Me about Diversity"
The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens for This Summer
BANXBlock Fragrance Free SPF 40- $18: This sunblock is perfect for people who spend a lot of time in the water, as it is the official sunscreen of USA Water Polo, and won’t harm marine life or coral reefs. One of the things I always tell anyone who will listen is about the importance ofContinue reading "The Best Non-Toxic Sunscreens for This Summer"
The Benefits of Girls Playing Sports
With the passing of Pat Summitt, I was reflecting on my own past with Duke Lacrosse, as well as other team sports. It made me stop and think about all of the positive benefits of girls playing sports. Pat Summitt was an exceptional motivator, competitor, coach, and mentor, so in her honor I wanted toContinue reading "The Benefits of Girls Playing Sports"