by Adriana Albritton | Nov 11, 2020 | Health, Wellness
Veterans Day aims to honor military veterans. This day reminds us to be thankful for all those who served in the United States Armed Forces. It is also an opportunity to express our gratefulness towards those who are actively serving and risk their well-being for this...
by Adriana Albritton | Apr 11, 2019 | Health, Wellness
Do you know how interconnected is your body to your emotions? You may not realize it but the state of your body can affect your mood. And vice-versa, your mood can have an effect on your body’s state. Have you noticed how sometimes when you are feeling “blue,” you...
by Adriana Albritton | Feb 12, 2019 | Wellness
Valentine’s Day, or Saint Valentine’s Day, honors St. Valentine. It is unclear if the celebration is based on the saint Valentine or the fusion of two saints of the same name. These saints are connected to stories of martyrdom, where they suffered...
by Adriana Albritton | Jan 19, 2019 | Wellness
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is here. It is a federal holiday that commemorates Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. King was one of the main voices for the civil rights movement, which rallied towards ending racial segregation and discrimination against African...
by Adriana Albritton | Jan 7, 2019 | Fitness |
Another great exercise for the triceps is the close grip dumbbell press or crush press. It is a compound movement that targets the triceps but the chest as well, and secondarily, the shoulders. The close grip bench press has numerous advantages: It helps you to...