Word from the CEO: Breast Cancer
On June 4, 1970, a beautiful baby girl was born. This little carrot-top freckled-face girl was all smiles and full of joy. Little did we know that 41 years later, this beautiful little girl would face one of the biggest challenges of her life. In late 2011, Heather was diagnosed with a very aggressive breast cancer; grade 3, triple negative, stage 3. How could this happen? All her mammograms were negative for breast cancer, but… Read More
Function, Fashion & Fit: Tips on Finding the Right Athletic Shoe
When I was young, before school would start, each year my mom and I would go shoe shopping. We would pick out my new “school shoes” and one pair usually saw me though the year. They were the first examples of “cross trainers”, serving as basketball shoes, running shoes, hiking boots, and loafers all wrapped up in one pair of poorly tied tennis shoes. Back then I usually picked my shoes based on a color… Read More
Recipe of the Month: Coconut Chicken Tenders
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 25 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken tenders 1 egg 1/2 cup cashew flour 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Beat egg in a bowl and set aside. Mix cashew flour, coconut, and spices in another bowl or dish. Dip each chicken tender lightly in the egg and then in the batter. Place the coated chicken… Read More
Exercise of the Month: Hip Bridge
To complete this exercise, follow these steps: Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Tighten your buttock muscles and lift your hips up into the bridge position. Make sure you keep your hips up and level throughout the movement.
Healthy Living Series: How to Improve Your Health Online
Do you want to learn how to improve your health and do it in the comfort of your home – most of all, do it at your own pace? The Healthy Living Series is a cognitive-based lifestyle and disease management program to help improve your health with user-friendly interactive online courses formatted to target costly chronic health issues. The program includes a video-based format and proprietary Personal Coach software to deliver an engaging personalized health… Read More