Congratulations U.S. Ski Team!
The skiers and coaches inspect the course before the race The Ski Team had a great day at the World Cup Giant Slalom race on Sunday, with 2 team members finishing in the top 5. Congratulations to Ted...
View ArticleHealthy Veins in the Winter Months
The winter tends to be a good time for people with vein issues, like varicose veins or venous ulcers. According to Dr. Cindy Asbjornsen of the Vein Healthcare Center, the heat of summer actually causes...
View ArticleExercises to Help Prevent Back Pain: Video 3 of 3
In this short video, a physical therapist and certified strength and conditioning specialist demonstrate an exercise called the bird dog, to help strengthen the core and prevent back pain. They also...
View ArticleA Sneak Peek at Some Team USA Olympic Alpine Skiers
As the excitement builds for the Winter Olympics, we look back at the road to Sochi with these final snapshots of the World Cup races in Italy. When the best downhill skiers in America want to relax,...
View ArticleIs Your Gym Membership An Eligible Expense For HSA/FSA Reimbursement?
Do you have a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)? FSAs allow employees to set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified medical expenses, but at the end of the plan year the...
View ArticleSweetness and Spice and Everything Nice: Chewy Cherry Charger Balls for Your...
These bite-sized treats are the sweetest way to say “I love you” (to yourself and everyone you care about). Just like that crazy little thing called love, these have just the right amount of natural...
View ArticleClarity at Base Camp: Exercise
Sunday morning 9 am. My eyes are focused on the snow in my driveway as I step onto my treadmill that sits in my garage, my ears filled with the sounds of the song “Afterlife” by Switchfoot. I slowly...
View ArticleTed Ligety Just Keeps Getting Better
Bill McCormick and Ted Ligety at the 2013 World Cup I’ve watched Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety grow since I was covering ski races at Sunday River, Maine for NorAm level races. That was around 7-8...
View ArticleFeeling Too Grumpy or Stressed Out to Exercise? Think Again!
A little exercise can go a long way in reducing stress and making you feel good, along with its many other health benefits — improving/maintaining physical fitness, preventing disease and treating...
View ArticleStill a Gym Rat After MS Diagnosis
The following excerpts are re-posted with permission by Mitch Sturgeon. To read his full Gym Rat post from May 20, 2014 and check out the rest of his blog “Enjoying the Ride,” click here. Before I was...
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