Massage therapy offers several benefits during the summer months, including reducing swelling and inflammation, relieving muscle tension from increased activity, and decreasing stress. The heat and humidity of summer can exacerbate swelling in joints and limbs, while increased outdoor activity can lead to muscle soreness. Massage can improve circulation, reduce swelling, and promote relaxation, helping you stay comfortable…
Written By: Roxane Shymkiw When you’re active outdoors, especially in the sun and heat, your body needs more than just calories to keep going. It needs hydration, electrolytes, and nutrients to provide sustained energy and support your recovery. The right snacks can help stabilize blood sugars, support hydration, and keep you functioning at your best,…
Chris Cavallini built Nutrition Solutions on the ethos that to achieve excellence in fitness (or any other area of life), one must ditch the excuses. Some people join his program ready to change their lives. Others need a push. To give these clients the extra motivation they need, Cavallini believes in employing a controversial tactic:…
Follow the action free on YouTube! Last updated on July 28th, 2025 The 2025 CrossFit Games are scheduled to take place from August 1 to 3. The top 30 Individual men and women and the top 20 teams will throw down in Albany, NY, for the first time in a battle for the title of…
Did you know that about 60% of our bodies are made up of water? This is why staying hydrated is important, especially in the summer months. Dehydration is most common in the summer due to sweating during high levels of outdoor activities under the warm sun. While drinking water prevents dehydration, there are also many…
Cutting out animal products raises a common—and important—question: Can a vegan diet really provide enough protein? The short answer is yes, you can meet your protein requirements on a vegan diet (1). And no, it’s not as complicated as it might seem (1). In this article, I’ll break down how much protein your body actually…
Mental health, substance misuse, addiction, and their related health and social impacts such as overdose and suicide are dynamic and evolving. With the ready availability of illicitly made fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids such as nitazenes, the emergence of substances like xylazine, medetomidine, and illicit benzodiazepines, and increasing polysubstance use, Americans face an illicit…
Blanco’s cause of death was ruled a heart attack. Last updated on July 27th, 2025 IFBB Professional League Bikini athlete Lorena Blanco passed away at 37. According to Spanish news, La Voz de Galicia, Blanco suffered a heart attack in her home on Saturday, July 26. She was rushed to a local hospital but was pronounced dead that same day. …
Plaque is a common dental problem that should not go unnoticed. Apart from being rather unsightly, plaque can also worsen, and lead to more serious ailments. There’s an extensive range of products you can use to get rid of it, but did you know there are also some great chemical-free natural remedies you can use…
Dr. John Gray In some Canadian provinces, including Ontario, mental health legislation creates a paradox: individuals may be involuntarily admitted to hospital because treatment is deemed necessary for their safety or the safety of others—yet if they are found capable of making treatment decisions, they retain the legal right to refuse that very treatment. The person remains detained,…