Recovery can boost overall performance, while overuse can lead to injury. By Barrett White Whether youāre new to the gym or youāre a seasoned athlete, rest days are crucial to allow your body time to repair and benefit from the work you put into it. Resting is necessary for performance, muscle growth, and preventing fatigue …
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Stomach pains making you feel yucky? Paying attention to your gut could turn your frown upside down. by Dr. Amelia Averyt What exactly is abdominal pain? Your abdomen houses your stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas, small/large intestines, and blood vessels among other connective tissues that keep these organs in place and oriented correctly. The abdomen and …
What is sleep and why do we need it? By Barrett White For adults ages 18-64, roughly 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night are necessary for proper bodily and cognitive function. Adults who get fewer hours of sleep per night on a regular basis may risk mood shifts and cognitive decline, like experiencing …
Losing taste for cowās milk? Here are a few alternatives approved by Legacy dieticians. by Ashley Guidry For centuries, cowās milk has been used in many cultures. Milk is the source of all dairy products and contains almost every single nutrient our body needs. This includes water, carbs, sugar, and a rich source of protein. …
Food has a deep connection to culture. Beyond that, sometimes it just makes you feel good! By Barrett White We didnāt give certain dishes the name ācomfort foodsā for nothing. Itās food that has deep emotional ties to you: Maybe the dish has cultural significance It reminds you of your childhood, or otherwise simpler times …
By Ashley Guidry If youāre living the single life and donāt have a partner to keep you company, expand your options! Spend Cupidās holiday your way! According to the Census Bureau, about 50% of adults are single in the U.S. Thatās about 126.9 million people who are unmarried. When Valentineās Day rolls around most singles …
While we work through falling temperatures, holiday fatigue, and the stress of budgeting, we can still relax and reset our mindset. By Barrett White Holiday fatigue is real. While we can make changes in our lives to make the holidays less stressful for ourselves ā like sticking to boundaries with difficult family and friends, setting …
By Barrett White Like oil in the moving parts of a machine, our joints are lubricated by a substance called synovial fluid. As the temperatures drop in the winter months, that fluid can become less like lubricating oil and more like molasses. While cold weather canāt cause arthritis, it can make the symptoms more unbearable. …
Monday, November 13 through Sunday, November 19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. During this time, Legacy honors the transgender pioneers who have helped pave the way for LGBTQ+ equality. By Barrett White The LGBQ+ community owes it all to our Transgender siblings. This Transgender Awareness Week, …
By Barrett White Supporting your partner in a lifestyle change journey is a love language in and of itself. Maybe itās a different sleep schedule, an exercise regimen, or a new nutritional plan. Tackling a significant lifestyle change can be difficult, so proper support from the individualās partner is crucial. So, if your partner …