by Ashley Stiven | Mar 15, 2020 | Ashley Stiven
It is fair to say that apps and social media are two of the most powerful and pervasive forces of our time. Whether you’re a casual user or a social media maven, there’s no denying the influence these technologies can and do have on our lives. That influence...
by Ashley Stiven | Feb 15, 2020 | Ashley Stiven
One of the great truisms is that for as fast and fit as you may be, nobody outruns Father Time forever. We all get older and slower, and when we do, our metabolism can slow down as well. There are other factors that can affect your metabolic rate as well, of...
by Ashley Stiven | Jan 15, 2020 | Ashley Stiven
In an age where Fitbits and other activity-tracking devices and apps and social media sharing of exercise and healthy living habits are all the rage, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the “10,000 steps per day” recommendation has gained steam. 10,000 is a...
by Ashley Stiven | Dec 17, 2019 | Ashley Stiven
It is one thing to know what’s good for you – it’s quite another to actually make those healthy habits stick. Far too often, we have an abstract idea of following some healthy habits, only to them abandon them a few days or weeks after starting. What’s worse,...
by Ashley Stiven | Nov 22, 2019 | Ashley Stiven
Whether you revel in the artistry of ice skating and gymnastics at the Olympics or get excited about any number of athletic contests, the chances are good that there’s at least one or two sports which excite you. But how often does that excitement turn into actual...