Urban hiking is quickly becoming popular. This is especially true during the pandemic when we are limited in travel. Hiking within your own city can be a fabulous experience. But even when travel is possible, urban hiking is a unique READ MORE
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Carbohydrates and Cancer: Does Fiber Fight Cancer?
Almost 95% of Americans do not eat enough dietary fiber. And it seems that we aren’t all that interested in learning about fiber, either. I have written about dietary fiber before. Unfortunately, that article didn’t get much attention. I get READ MORE
Yoga Health Benefits: Find Your Way to Wellness
Although far from being a new discipline, yoga only recently experienced an explosion of popularity in Western countries. It seems that many people are practicing some type of yoga and talking about the health benefits. This article by coach and READ MORE
Carbohydrates and Cancer: Does Sugar Feed Cancer?
“Does sugar feed cancer?” is likely the number one asked nutrition question by those diagnosed with the disease. Limiting sugar consumption is also likely the biggest dietary advice given. High protein and low carbohydrate diets, such as Ketogenic (Keto), are READ MORE
Best Running Books – My Top 5 Picks
There are likely thousands of books on running. Some are absolutely wonderful and tremendously useful, while others are real duds. So, how do you sort the good ones from the bad ones? You ask someone who has read many, many READ MORE
21 Easy Ways to Relieve Chronic Stress, Relax and Rejuvenate
Eating healthy foods and exercising are necessary for good health. But relieving chronic stress is also important for a healthy mind and body. And there is no denying that life is full of worries, troubles, and tension. Let’s look at READ MORE
7 Easy Steps to Meal Planning For Cancer Patients
Meal planning is a healthier, cheaper and easier way to eat. Cancer patients can use this efficient tool to help schedule weekly meals around their treatments. Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery can render meal making a difficult chore. This article explains READ MORE
Eat Your Favorite Comfort Foods and Still Lose Weight
Comfort foods soothe the soul and quiet the mind. We grab our favorite foods when we are stressed, bored, or tired. But most often favorite foods are high in calories, sugar, salt and fat. This is what makes them comforting. READ MORE
Winter Fat Biking – A Fat-astic Way to Stay Fit in Snow
Winter fat biking is a fantastic way to stay fit when the snow blankets the ground. Cycling is a fun cross-training activity for running and other sports. The cardio workout and leg strength you gain from biking will help to READ MORE
15 Healthy Tips to Control Hunger and Suppress Appetite to Lose Weight
Feeling hungry when trying to lose weight can make it tough to stick to a nutritional plan. But there are some things you can do to help suppress your appetite and control hunger when dieting. Here are 15 healthy tips READ MORE
31 Day Healthy Habits Challenge to a Happier & Healthier Life
Living a healthier life is easier when you develop healthy habits. Take the Pink Ribbon Runner 31 Day Healthy Habits Challenge and start on a path towards a healthier and happier you. The time for change is now! What is READ MORE
Cross Country Skiing is a Wicked Winter Workout
Cross country skiing is a great full-body fat-burning workout. Getting outside in the crisp fresh air and sun of winter is necessary for both mental and physical health. Gliding and sliding along the white snow makes for some peaceful and READ MORE
The Amazing Healing Power of Self-Kindness
Self-kindness is an important component of being healthy. Acceptance and compassion towards yourself is necessary for both mental and physical health. But letting go of worry, self judgement and criticisms can be a difficult thing to do. Guest blogger and READ MORE
Running with a Heart Rate Monitor – A Beginner’s Guide
Running with a heart rate monitor is an effective and safer way to train. If you are just learning to run, want to run faster, run further or perform to your personal best, monitoring your heart rate is a great READ MORE
15 Best Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Cancer Patients
A thoughtful gift can brighten a cancer patient’s day. During a time of emotional turmoil and uncertainty, showing you care about a friend or family member is so important. But what do you gift to someone with cancer? Here are READ MORE
12 Foods to Avoid During Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is difficult to go through, to say the least. I’ve been there. Don’t make cancer treatment side effects worse with the foods you eat. Avoid these 12 foods during chemotherapy and be a bit kinder to yourself. Foods and READ MORE
My Favorite Winter Running Hats for Women that are Reasonably Priced
A quality winter running hat is important to stay warm and comfortable on your run. Your head can lose a lot of heat in cold weather. A great hat can make the difference between an enjoyable run or a miserable, READ MORE
An Inspiring Interview with an Amazing Ultra Runner
Ultra Running is a sport that involves running very long distances. The standard definition is anything more than 26.2 miles (a marathon). However, the shortest distance for most ultramarathons is 50 kilometers, which is a little over 31 miles. And READ MORE
Favorite Running Quotes and Mantras to Inspire your Best Run
Running can sometimes be a struggle, especially when you are tired and sore towards the end of a long run or race. It is during these hard times that many runners fall back on their favorite quotes and mantras to READ MORE
Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics, A Healthy Gut, and Cancer
Most of us know that eating good food is important to stay healthy and prevent disease. But do you know why wholesome food is so important? Scientific researchers have recently uncovered some fascinating connections between digestion and our health. And READ MORE
How to Listen to Your Body
Listening to your body is an important part of a healthy mindset. It is advice given by many health care professionals. And it sounds like great advice. But what does it mean to listen to your body? And how do READ MORE