Fix Your Butt Wink | BarBend

Fix Your Butt Wink | BarBend

What it is, why it happens, and when you should actually worry about it. Last updated on July 23rd, 2025 Though the quads and glutes often gain the spotlight during a squat, chasing depth and maxing out lifts are often stalled by mechanical problems even when strength is not a concern. The “butt wink” is one such…

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Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

Youth Substance Use Prevention Month

In October, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is observing Youth Substance Use Prevention Month. The need for prevention has never been greater. Studies show that the earlier in life a young person starts using alcohol or other drugs, the greater their lifetime risk of misuse or addiction.1,2 In 2021, more than…

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Top 12 Healthy Treats for Halloween

Top 12 Healthy Treats for Halloween

Like so many other holidays, Halloween is one of those times when it’s easy to throw caution to the wind and stuff our faces with gobs of sugar. On the one hand, who doesn’t love an excuse to dress up like a cat and play with pumpkins? On the other hand, chowing down on ultra-processed, sugar-packed candy…

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How Should We Deal With Difficult People?

How Should We Deal With Difficult People?

  A newly released book, Beyond Difficult: An attachment-based guide to dealing with challenging people, is about understanding what’s really driving difficult behavior and how to deal with it to build better relationships.  “There’s a wealth of information and scientific evidence about what makes relationships thrive or flounder, and we believe this knowledge should be more…

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5 Ways to Support Your Dog’s Wellness

5 Ways to Support Your Dog’s Wellness

5 Ways to Support Your Dog’s Wellness including regular exercise, healthy foods, and a joint health supplement! This post is sponsored by Terry Naturally® Vitamins. All opinions are my own. If you’ve been around the blog for awhile, you know that I am a huge dog lover. We have always had dachshunds and still have our amazing…

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