What is a ConcussionA concussion, also known as a mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to either the head or the body that causes the brain to move rapidly inside the [Read More]
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Summertime Caprese Pasta Salad
INGREDIENTS:6 oz or 2 cups of whole grain rotini pasta (can sub gluten free pasta)1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 pints Cherry or Grape Tomatoes1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt8 oz Mozzarella "Pearls," or [Read More]
How Food Affects Your Brain
By GenomindOur brains control our thoughts, movements, breathing, heartbeat, senses and just about every other aspect of our lives. In order to maintain efficient functionality, the brain requires [Read More]
How Weight and Resistance Training Changes the Brain
By Gretchen Reynolds NYT, July 24, 2019In animals, weight training appeared to promote the creation of new neurons in the memory centers of the brain. Weight training may have benefits for brain [Read More]
Preventing Youth Concussions
From Medstar Sports MedicineA Prospective 11-Year Study Background: Understanding the risk and trends of sports-related concussion among 12 scholastic sports may contribute to concussion detection, [Read More]
A Strong Start at 89
LA Times Roy WallackNORM WALLACK works out on an elliptical machine as part of a combined strength-aerobics-stretching exercise program. Image By Roy M. Wallack How I got my 89-year-old dad to [Read More]
STOP the Insanity
CEO Robert Forster, PTStop the Insanity! The gym should be a place where we get better; better health, better performance and achieve a better state of mind. It certainly should not be where we get [Read More]
3 Batch Recipes
Quinoa Taco Bowl1 cup uncooked quinoa1 avocado1/2 cup cherry tomatoes2/3 cup black beans1 green onion 1/2 bell pepperchoice of protein (shrimp, chicken, lean beef, etc.)Add in options:chili [Read More]