Healthy Running and Foot Care

Article on Sesamoid Surgery and Return to Athletics

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 18:52:48 +0000

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0363546520962518

College Athletes and Diabetes: Stay Active, Stay Healthy

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

For college athletes, physical activity is routine. But staying active throughout life benefits us all, especially if you are living with diabetes.

Don’t Let Diabetes Sideline Your Dreams

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Will you let diabetes get in the way of achieving your dreams?

Balancing Diabetes and College Life

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

How will you balance your diabetes care with new levels of independence and competing priorities at college?

Using Research to Improve Testing for Thyroid Cancer

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Detecting thyroid cancer is getting easier, thanks to research.

Don't Let the Holidays Weigh You Down

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000

You’ve heard the phrase, “easy come, easy go.” When it comes to holiday weight gain, don’t expect the weight to go as easily as it came.

Sesamoid Injuries: Thoughts on Chronic Inflammation

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:50:53 +0000

Patients with sesamoid injuries deal with three types of pain: mechanical, inflammatory, and neuropathic (nerve-related). I thought this discussion with a patient would be helpful. They are trying to progress from non-weight bearing (NWB) to a weight bearing (WB) removable boot.

Hi dr Blake, I seem to be finally making some progress as pain has significantly decreased. Starting the day of thanksgiving I have been on a knee scooter 95 percent of the time not stressing my foot at all. When I do need to walk it’s not more than a few hundred steps a day in my walking boot. I’m getting ESWT done weekly and have had a few sessions of dry needling with my PT. My custom orthotics have come in and they have been helping with the sclerotic sesamoid pain on my left foot. I also have gone back to the gym to try and fight some of the atrophy I have faced all this time by doing NWB leg strengthening exercises. Though the pain has decreased, the inflammation is still present, and especially at the end of the day is it worse. I’m not sure when it is time to transition out of the scooter and into the boot or if I ditch the boot. Because even when I use the boot the inflammation is present. I don’t understand why inflammation is still there if it’s starting to heal, I would imagine if it’s healing the inflammation would subside. So it’s really hard to not get discouraged that maybe I’m not healing after all even though the pain has lessened. I tried to read the blog and find more out about inflammation but was hitting a dead end. Does it sound like I’m on the right track? Thank you

You are definitely on the right track, putting good pieces of this complex puzzle together. Dallas, there are two types of inflammation, acute (right after an injury), and chronic (related to the body's attempt at healing). Since inflammation causes symptoms, it is one of the hurdles you have to understand more. Swelling, which I assume you are doing contrast bathing in some regularity, will limit you, but you can still progress. Everything has to be done gradually. If you have been in a good place (0-2) for the last month, begin to transition from knee scooter to boot with your orthotics within the boot. The transition should be 2-3 days at one hour and then progress in 30-60 minute intervals every 3rd day as long as the pain remains low, and your expected increased pain is back to normal the next day. Hope this helps. Rich

A New Year's Resolution I Can Stick To

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Are you ready to make a New Year’s resolution about your health you can really stick to?

Research Findings Show That Losing a Little Weight Can Go a Long Way

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Did you know that losing a little weight can help you lower your chances of getting type 2 diabetes?

Eating Healthy and Sticking to My Budget

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Eating healthy can help you keep your New Year’s resolution to lose weight and keep it off. But can you eat healthy on a budget?

Lessen Your Stress to Help Manage Diabetes

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

It’s normal to feel stressed at times when living with diabetes.

Tiem Bike Shoes with Embedded Cleats

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 14:24:50 +0000

For times when I want to immobilize the bend of the big toe joint for a while, but do not want the unevenness of a removable boot, I use bike shoes with embedded cleat. A patient came in with one the other day that I am using for a plantar fascial partial tear. I also use for sesamoid fractures, plantar plate tears, and hallux rigidus.

Plantar View with Embedded Cleat

Top View of Tiem Bike Shoe

Cross Section Heel
Area showing Partial Tear Plantar Fascia

Diabetes and the Importance of a Full Night’s Sleep

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Did you know that sleeping enough is also an important part of diabetes care?

Ace Your A1C Tests to Manage Diabetes

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 13:00:00 +0000

Do you know the best way to test your blood glucose? It’s as easy as A1C!

Good article about the Positive Effects of Daily Walking

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 14:07:02 +0000

https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a62696452/30-day-walking-challenge/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGQbW5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHW29s2RxeMd0VQo3ghdUvW-ioWTrLQRmY9OvGDj5T8_eJAIZYzQRQ8kJ8w_aem_-1wG9vqnua-UH4t2-AiJ4Q

Manage Your Diabetes ABCs to Prevent Health Problems

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Managing your diabetes ABCs is a key part of your diabetes care plan.

The Life-Saving Gift: Kidney Donation

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Did you know that every 8 minutes, another person is added to the transplant waiting list?

Life After My Kidney Transplant

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

A kidney transplant can be more than a life-saving procedure. It can also be a call to action.

Asking the Right Questions About Kidney Health

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Knowing the right questions to ask can make a big difference in managing your kidney health.

Discovering I Had Kidney Disease

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Did you know finding protein in your urine could be a sign of kidney disease?

Preparing for Doctor’s Visits: Tips for Older Adults

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Regular medical check-ups are important for healthy aging, but how can you make the most of your doctor visits?

Keeping Active in Retirement

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Did you know that people who exercise regularly may not only live longer, but also may live healthier?

The Benefits of Healthy Eating as You Age

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Did you know that healthy eating is important for healthy aging?

Aging Doesn’t Mean Sacrificing Your Health

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Growing older doesn’t mean giving up on your health and fitness.

Health for All: Providing Communities With Reliable Health Information

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Did you know that NIDDK’s website has over 200 topics reviewed by health professionals to help you learn about and manage your health?

Great Biomechanics Seminar in November: Please read by Facebook Post

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:01:36 +0000

So happy to be invited to give 2 talks in New York this Fall. The seminar will be both in-person and on zoom. It is the best United States Foot Biomechanics Seminar. Hope you can make it if you treat patients.

https://www.facebook.com/RichBlake72/posts/pfbid07irVmsh715HdTPgft1ZU6UAiyNQugjkf8sSTpnBYbGjDowHRihNVMbcrgTPuW2d8l

Eating and Nutrition: Tips for College Students

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Whether you're settling into another fall term at college or it's your first year on campus, you may face some challenges when it comes to healthy eating.

Eating and Nutrition: Tips for K-12 Students

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 +0000

When school age children eat too much and exercise too little, they put themselves at risk for serious health problems in the future. So, take action now to help your kids stay healthy.

World Hepatitis Day

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day, an opportunity to bring awareness to a disease that affects millions of people worldwide.

Coping with Stress the Healthy Way?

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

The effects of chronic stress build up over time. While you can't eliminate stress from your life, there are many ways to manage your stress.

Diabetes and Depression

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0000

If you have diabetes, did you know you're at a higher risk for depression?

Recurring Bunions: Great Article on some Predisposing Factors

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:28:54 +0000

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7322783/

Chronic Sesamoid Pain: Possible Relationship to the Presence of Bunions

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:30:21 +0000

This is a great review of something I think about, but probably do not consul patients regarding. The blog patient commented to me how their chronic sesamoid pain could be related to a developing bunion. This is true since bunions are produced by a malalignment of the big toe joint and that malalignment can be a cause of chronic inflammation in the joint. Where does inflammation in the big toe joint tend to settle? Well, gravity pulls the swelling down around the sesamoids. So, one or both sesamoids can hurt on examination even if they are not injured themselves. This can lead to inappropriate sesamoid removal. You can get some idea of the role of the bunion has on the sesamoids by treating both the malignment and inflammation for a good two weeks. This would include toe separators or bunion taping (both can be found in this blog), and contrast baths each evening as a deep flush. You have go two full weeks to check, and not wear tight shoes that shove the bunion in the wrong direction. Hope this helps some of you guys. Thanks to the person who sent me the article!! I will answer them privately.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1268773111000154

Lifestyle Changes and Treatments for Managing Erectile Dysfunction

Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Men out there: if you have erectile dysfunction or ED, there's probably one thing on your mind – how to treat it.

Pure Joy. A Track Miracle.

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Can you imagine my joy when CLAYTON YOUNG pulled up to the track just when we finished our cool-down?! I told him I am a stalker because I take pictures of him and Conner whenever I see them running around town, so it was time for a selfie together. I have to say, he was extremely nice and kept asking me questions when I just wanted to ask him every question under the sun. His wife and daughters were there to watch his workout, too. I cannot wait to see what he does in Paris!

The workout:

2 x 800m (3 min recovery jog), 400m (90 sec recovery jog), 400m (3 min recovery jog), 2 x 200m (90 sec recovery jog)

For the first 800, 400, 400 she had me do them in my trainers before switching over to my cheater shoes (what she calls them) which made the paces in the second set feel much easier. I think this will really help me on race day when the full race will be in carbon plated shoes.

My paces-> 2:51, 82, 80, 2:47, 78, 78, 35, 36. I think the 35-second 200m was my fastest ever… at 38! I’m really working on landing on my forefoot and powering up from there, and I felt a big difference yesterday.

I really lucked out because I was going to be doing this workout alone because the two women I came with had different workouts… but then a group of the guys we have trained with a lot magically showed up and had a very similar workout to the one I was doing, and so I only did my 200s alone. It was a track miracle.

For most of my intervals, the sprinklers were on full blast, resulting in a wall of water in my face each lap ha… I basically felt like I was doing the steeplechase.

PS the night before we had a huge storm which resulted in it being 40° F when we started our run and trees and branches all over the place.

We went to a cops and brats event… If I hear there is a free meal, I am there in minutes. Beck was so happy to meet a bunch of police officers.

I switched up my nails and love them so much.

We finished up the day with night games with the neighbors!

Summer wins.

We all stay up so much later in the summer.

Ummm since when did chocolate chips cost $7?!?

Ever worn track spikes?

-I want to try them someday for some reason.

Any price of a food item that has shocked you recently?

Are you a run-through or around the sprinklers kind of person during a run?

What Summer Olympic events (outside of running) are you most looking forward to?

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Tuesday Tangents + We Need an Outsider.

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Knox said he was up to join me!

It’s quite amazing how fresh my legs are feeling these days with the drop in mileage and all of the ice baths I’ve been doing. I needed an outsider to tell me to back off on my mileage and I am enjoying it so much. In my brain, I kept thinking more is more, and it’s time to build a solid base for St. George… nope. The endurance is there, I need to back off in order to get faster. Long story short, if you are an obsessed routine person like me… try shaking something up with your training (let me be the outsider to tell you this).

Run views for 8 miles 8:19 pace:

Beck and Skye thought we were nuts because it hadn’t quite warmed up yet…

This 10-minute salmon bowl was heavenly, and I will be making it again.

And Brooke came home. That first hug.

(this Walmart top and bottom is what I live in indoors)!

Now for the tangents!

*I love it when I am working and Knox grabs his book and comes to read on the chair next to me. I hope he always does this. I get questions about being a stepparent and for tips, but truly, Knox has spoiled me and makes it so beyond easy. I just get to hang out with a best friend all day.

*I was stung by a bee and Beck told me, ‘at least you didn’t get eaten by a horse.’ Such an optimist.

*Our cherry tree is delivering the best cherries to us now… Skye is busy picking them and selling them to people that drive by.

*I found out my nephew did his marathon old school with this simple stop watch. I am not brave enough to do such a thing. I WANT EACH MILE SPLIT.

*My mom just told me about this story of a 23-year-old who had a heart attack at the same marathon that my niece and nephew just completed… He didn’t have a heartbeat for 11 minutes at the finish line. A heart surgeon was at the finish line and jumped over the barricades to start chest compressions along with a nurse from the race until the ambulance arrived. He survived without any brain damage!

*This was the first time Brooke wore her favorite pair of shoes since her foot started hurting because they hurt too bad for a while = progress!

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Has an outsider helped you with your running? What have they told you that you need to change?

-Give me high mileage all day long, but I want some pretty massive PRs this year, and shaking things up to less mileage and working towards getting my short speed going is what is going to get me there!

Favorite ways to prepare salmon?

-This was my first time cooking it in the air-fryer and it was amazing.

Tell me a tangent!

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Most annoying thing about running and imagine opening your door and…

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Shorts, tank, sunglasses

I love getting my long run done on a Friday so that the weekend run can start later in the morning and include as many water and picture breaks as we want.

I’ve dropped my mileage by about 20 miles per week and am now adding some cross-training. One of the most annoying things about running is it makes you think that you are fit… until you try any other form of exercise. I have lost all of my bike fitness, I should have stuck with it!

This hurt.

As soon as I finished my ride, the doorbell rang and it was doordash with donuts for Brooke. Brooke is gone for a few days, so I had to do the honorable thing and eat them myself for her. Imagine finishing your workout and free donuts appearing?! Miracles. Thank you, Megan D, and I’ll replace the ones I ate with new ones for her when she gets home:)

Skye had a tee-ball game and this girl can SPRINT.

We hung at the library again to catch up on Paddington’s latest adventures.

And in-n-out to start the Father’s Day festivities.

We picked up Knoxie Boy (<– What Beck calls him) on Sunday morning and had the day with him.

And we visited my dad too!

My dad showed us the painting he is currently working on. He is about 80 hours into it and says he has another 20 hours to go. It is 8 feet long! Does anyone know where this scene is?

Whenever Brooke is gone, Skye leaves a letter (or five) on her bed. There is just something so sweet when I see her say, ‘frum’ because I can hear her pronouncing it the way she is writes it…

Tell me any highlights from your weekend.

Any artists reading?

Doing any cross-training these days?

What is your favorite day to get the long run in on?

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

You’ve seen the TV ads about erectile dysfunction, or ED. Did you know that it affects between 15 and 30 million men in the U.S.?

Silentish Saturday!

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Gotta love getting the long run done before the weekend… We started extra early but it still got very hot.

The goal was to have three miles at 6:40, 6:30, 6:20, and to finish up with faster than normal cd miles… a power run!

Brooke left for the weekend and Knox left until Sunday.

We went to BYU.

For a Lego exhibit. I need to put one of these boards up in my kid’s rooms.

The disappointment you experience when you realize you can’t have a squirrel for a pet.

Dinner Thursday night = flatbread, pesto, chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze.

Dinner Friday night = my niece made us veggies to go on naan bread with a guac mixture. It was heavenly.

What happens when beck asks my sister to build Lincoln Logs..

And then my niece left us to go live her social life.

Tell me three things you have going on today!

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My Summer Survival Guide!

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:32:00 +0000

(Shorts, tank)

Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this post.

I am sweating buckets each run, every child in the neighborhood is here grabbing snacks (my goal with our pantry), and we are out past my winter bedtime by a solid two hours because we are playing night games each night… These are the best of times, but I need a little extra help to survive it all;). I thought today I would share some items from my survival kit that help me stay keep my head above water and comfortable all summer long. I’ve recently discovered how awesome the clothing AND home selections are at Walmart, and I hope you find some things to help make your summer even better.

Now, for my survival guide:

*Get some running clothes that help you stay cool and comfortable while actually sticking to your budget. I feel like I hit the actual goldmine with these finds. You can get an entire running outfit from Walmart for the price of running socks at some places;) It all feels and looks so good on the run.

A pair of running shorts (SO many great colors, I love the thick waistband and the pockets!) + This $5 cropped racerback tank!

This tank is so great for casual wear too…

*We try to eat outside as much as humanly possible. This survival tip makes it possible to help keep my house somewhat clean while my kids think I am putting together a picnic because I am a fun and creative mom;)

This picnic basket (with tray) and waterproof picnic blanket make eating dinner outside feel like quite the treat.

I adore how the basket collapses for easy storage. It is also incredibly easy to clean!

*Did you guys know that Walmart carries some amazing bands online, like Ninja and GE Appliances. This pebble ice machine ($182 off) and the ninja creami ($50 off) keep me cooled down and fueled (because cooking in the summer should be illegal… we just want ice cream, fresh fruit, and cold drinks all summer). I am not kidding when I say I go through at least 10 cups of pebble ice a day in all of my drinks from sunrise to sunset during the summer. Also, the ninja creami makes getting in more protein even more delicious.

*I try and wear the softest, most comfortable clothing I possibly can when I have some time to relax in an air-conditioned spot. I was actually shocked by the comfort and quality of this sweatshirt and sweatpants. I want to live in them, and once the temperatures drop, they will become my errand outfit this fall. I can’t wait for thank you messages after you try these on because it shouldn’t be possible to have this soft of material for such a good deal.

*I must make time each week to read or completely zone out alone during the summer. Having a a soft throw makes it even better.

*Making a spot where I feel cool as a cucumber after having kids throw water balloons at me all day also helps me to survive summer;).

You guys. Walmart home is unbelievable. You won’t expect the deals you get for the most beautiful home decor.

Side table, ceramic vases, flameless candle, fake book decor, black knot, candle holder.

And this plantar pot, faux olive tree make my relaxing time feel even more peaceful in this room.

*Date night is mandatory for us all year long, but especially in the summer. I just need to go eat a good dinner with Andrew in peace, and I love this loose linen one ($18). It is so light and cool. Walmart has so many summer dresses to choose from; get excited to check them out.

I hope your summer is off to the best start. I would love it if you kept me posted on what you are up to all summer long.

Tell me anything that is part of your summer survival guide!

How has your summer been so far?

Do you have any summer races on your schedule?

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Not sure why I am telling you this but maybe in case I’m not alone?

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

8 miles @ 8:29 average!

It’s the time of year where we know each building’s water fountains and what time their doors open…

Emilee joined me for a soak afterwards and the time went by so much faster than it did the day before.

Skye showed me up by going for 11 minutes when I only made it 10 minutes;). She also did summersaults in the freezing cold water.

We are all needing to go to bed way earlier than we have been lately…

Does anyone else’s kids prefer sleeping on the floor over their bed.

My poor brother had to get in his marathon training on a treadmill with this as his view:

He took two of his daughters on a cruise around Italy and Croatia and his pictures are making me giddy for our time there next month.

Parker. Valby. NCAA 5000m Record!

Because I can relate anything to running… here goes.

You know when you are coming back from a running injury and are hyperaware of every little cell in your body. You feel the tiniest little twinge and think your running injury is back. You worry that you didn’t follow the comeback plan perfectly, and so, of course, that injury is still there hiding. You are terrified of getting back to full training because what if it happens again?

I feel this way x a million with what happened with Brooke last month (please note this post was written at 11:43 pm, and night anxiety gets the worst of me…). I don’t know why I am telling you this, but maybe to see if anyone else has experienced this. I am just so worried the antibiotics aren’t working (THEY ARE. SHE FEELS SO MUCH BETTER. HER BLOOD WORK SAYS IT IS WORKING). I’m worried it’s going to happen again. The slightest complaint makes me wonder if we need to return to the ER. I’m not sure what I will do if anyone ever needs surgery ever again in our family.

Long story short, have you ever felt this way? I am just so afraid of it happening again that I’m struggling to sleep (back to therapy, I go!) and maybe once she is walking and running normally again, it will all be smooth sailing, but her limp is a constant reminder of what happened. I nearly cry every time I see her walk.

The biggest thing that has helped me as I replay what happened is what a reader said to me once: “I remember something my therapist told me years ago, whenever I would get ‘stuck’ replaying a stressful or scary situation. She said it’s normal to replay the tape, but make sure you play it all the way through. To the part where everything is okay, the part where everyone is safe. Don’t get stuck in the bad part.”

So, I will focus today on the sweet part, the happy ending where everyone is home and okay.

Anything you have been anxious about lately?

Ever been on a cruise? Where to?

Anyone you know prefer sleeping on the floor?

Bring your water on runs or stop for water on your runs?

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Shaking things up (WHO AM I)?

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

What a treat I had yesterday… It felt like I got my own sports camp (yes, I am jealous that Knox is currently getting the best training from amazing coaches for his passion).

Amy and I are training for a 5k next month and want to juggle things up from what we normally do. We are using our friend, who was once the 3000m American Record Holder, to help us. This woman is incredible. I wanted to soak in every word she said. She met us at the track, did the warm-up with us, then called out splits and ran around the track to give us tips/motivation to use as we were doing our reps.

Call me crazy but it was so much fun.

We began with a 2-mile warm-up (much faster and shorter than I normally warm up—which was a shock to my system) and then immediately started dynamic drills.

She told me to do something unthinkable. For our first speed interval, she told me I needed to wear my trainers before my cheater shoes haha. I audibly gasped when she told me this but then surprised myself that I could actually get moving in something without a carbon plate. I get so set in my ways that it was fun to be continually shocked by changing things up…

We then did a 1200m, 1000m, 1000m workout with 3-minute recovery jogs. She helped me to work on leaning forward and pushing off the forefront of my foot because I tend to sit back in my stride, which isn’t going to help me get any faster. With each interval, we went out faster in the first 200m, then got into a pace we could hold, and then finished fast in the last 200m. <–Mimicking a short race like the one we are preparing for.

For the cool-down she gave us a few minutes to recover easier but then wanted us to finish off the mileage for the day (9 miles total) faster than we normally do. This was the most challenging part for me because I usually slow down much more for the cool-down. She is having me drop my weekly mileage to 45 for this 5k (I was doing on average around 60-65), and hopefully, that will help to make those 7:XX paces feel a bit better than they do now;)

She told us to eat something the second we finished the workout and to also get an ice bath for 8-10 minutes.

The snowmelt runoff felt like the perfect place to do this. I do think it hurt worse than the workout though;)

Beretta is much more hardcore than I am in this water. She acts like she is a puppy again when we bring her here:

Not a bad view for an ice bath.

We made it over to a splash pad.

We went and grabbed snow cones with friends in town (and Beck’s shirt is on inside out and backward). Motherhood is your child ordering their own but then insisting on eating your entire thing…

And for just a few more random thoughts today:

*The Venus Flytraps at Trader Joe’s have been a highlight for all of the neighborhood kids. They are so fascinated by them.

*My kids are begging me for a cat. Beretta does not like cats but they are convinced she will fall in love with a cat. Don’t worry, we won’t but we will just go to my cousins to play with theirs:)

*I bought some Clean Simple Eat samples and I’m not going to lie, they are pretty good. I haven’t used protein powder in who knows how long but I mixed it up with some fairlife and ice and it was delicious.

Snow cones or shaved ice? What do you call them?

Do you over take ice baths?

Anything new you have tried with your training recently?

Have a protein powder that you love?

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Brain Health and High Blood Pressure: Mind Your Risks

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Did you know that stroke and dementia, such as memory loss, are more likely to affect people with high blood pressure?

Caregiving & Alzheimer’s Disease

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000

It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.

Meal Timing in Weight Management

Mon, 27 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Maintaining a healthy weight isn't just about what you eat, but also when you eat.

Understanding Weight Loss Procedure Options

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Are you considering a weight loss procedure? It's crucial to know your options and how they work.

How Anti-Obesity Medicines Work

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Are you wondering how medicines can help manage overweight and obesity?

Emerging Trends in Weight Management

Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Curious about how the latest anti-obesity medicines compare to other ways of managing weight, like diet and exercise?

Bowel Control Problems: Treatments Are Available

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Last week, we started a conversation that can be embarrassing to talk about: bowel control. However, talking about the problem is the first step in treatment.

8 Fitness Myths to Reconsider: Definitely a Worthwhile article

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:36:16 +0000

The 8 Fitness Myths presented are true myths, but I will still keep my 10,000 step rule for myself (as I do long distance walks on a yearly basis).

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/04/well/move/fitness-myths.html