Cycling for a Healthier Brain  by Marlaina Donato [caption id="attachment_6466" align="alignleft" width="300"] Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.com[/caption]  Hopping on a bicycle on a beautiful day or taking a spin

Mother Nature’s Rx for Body and Mind by Marlaina Donato In 1982, the Japanese government coined the term Shinrin-yoku (“taking in the forest atmosphere” or “forest

Aquatic Workouts for Him by Marlaina Donato When it comes to chiseling muscles, recovering from injury or reducing stress, men are finding that hitting the pool

Bodywork for Trauma and Grief by Marlaina Donato Massage is often associated with spa-like pampering, yet it is also an effective therapy for reducing physical and

Hiking for Health and Happiness by Marlaina Donato Many of us equate fitness with going to the gym, but a good hike in a natural environment

New Energy for the New Year With the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying

Chronic stress has been called “the silent killer.” It compromises our immune system, and it’s increasingly recognized by Western medicine as a major contributor

Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness Exercise is often associated with the gym or yoga studio, but structured workouts aren’t the only way to keep

Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but most trainers agree that consistent exercise is vital. According to studies