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You may think of stretching as something performed only by runners or gymnasts. But we all need to stretch in order to protect our mobility and independence. "A lot of people don't understand that stretching has to happen on a regular basis. It should be daily," says David Nolan, a physical therapist at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. BENEFITS OF STRETCHING: Allow greater freedom of movement and improved posture Increased physical and mental relaxation Rele

The way to steady the target so you can finally hit the bull’s eye is to define your goals and write them down: How much weight do you want to lose? What kind of changes do you want to make in your diet? How many days per week do you want to exercise? Which article of clothing do you wish would fit your body again? How much weight would you like to lift while strength training? Once you know where you want to end up, you are much more likely to get there. “This principle says

Hey there! I've found myself looking forward to recipe planning and cooking a lot lately and thought I'd share some meals that are both healthy and delicious! These meals serve 2 people. 1. TURKEY BURGERS In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, seasoned bread crumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into 12 patties. Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, turning once, to an internal temperature of 180 degrees F FRIES: ALEXA'S SWEET POTATO