When you live in New England, summer is a short and precious season. And you don’t want something like nagging knee pain ruining it for you. Whether you’re walking the beach, gardening, playing a round of golf or pickle ball, or tackling your favorite hiking trail – knee pain can quickly turn your favorite summer activities into frustrating experiences. The good news? There’s a lot you can do...
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the incredible women in our lives. While flowers and brunch are timeless, sometimes the most meaningful gift is simply quality time spent together. This year, why not swap the restaurant waitlists and crowded gift shops for something a little more memorable? Here on the Seacoast of New Hampshire, we’re lucky to have access to some of the most beautiful coastline, trails,...
The holiday season should be a time of celebration, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. But it tends to bring with it a flurry of activities and responsibilities – and for many of us – that equals stress. The pressure to create the perfect holiday experience – coupled with the hustle and bustle of shopping, cooking, and entertaining – can lead to elevated and unwanted stress levels....
As the seasons change, it’s the perfect time to focus on habits that not only keep your immune system strong, but also enhance your movement and mindset. Whether you’re juggling holiday events, managing a busy schedule, traveling, or simply trying to stay healthy and feeling well – a balanced approach to health is key. The following 7 healthy habits are those that I try to live by personally,...
Six Ways to Keep Your Thanksgiving Festive and Fit (Portsmouth NH Healthy Holiday Tips) Thanksgiving is one of my absolute favorite holidays here on the Seacoast. I love the food, the sweets, family time, the Macy’s Day Parade, afternoon naps, and football. Traditionally, Thanksgiving means slowing down and indulging—but more and more people in Portsmouth, NH and across the Seacoast are looking for ways to stay active and...
These will be our BEST deals – on our best services – for the whole year! We wanted to give you a heads up that our Black Friday Sale is starting ELEVEN DAYS from now on Sunday – Nov 24th. This is our biggest sale of the year on our most popular services. And it’s your chance to save insane amounts of money (one of the packages gives...
I have a 10.5-year-old Black Lab/Hound-mix rescue pup (named Bodie) who I bring with me everywhere when I’m allowed. But our favorite place to hang out? Hiking trails. Bodie and I have been slowly working on finishing our “NH48”. For those of you not familiar – we’re trying to hike all of the NH White Mountain peaks that are over 4000 feet in elevation – and there are...
Walking is one of the most underestimated, yet accessible and beneficial forms of exercise for folks over 50. As we age – the saying “use it or lose it” gets closer to home – and maintaining an active lifestyle becomes even more crucial. The good news is that a regular routine of walking offers a simple and low-impact way to not only maintain an active lifestyle – but...
Vertigo is often described as a distressing sensation of spinning that makes you feel as if the world is moving around you – or that you are spinning yourself. It’s an unsettling experience – and can be dangerous – as it puts you at a greater risk for falling. Over 3 million older adults are treated in the emergency room every year due to fall-related injuries. One out...
3 Tips to Avoid Unwanted Aches and Pain from Holiday Stress The holiday season is a time of celebration, joy, and cherished moments with loved ones. However, it often brings with it a flurry of activities, responsibilities, and – unfortunately – stress. While the holidays are meant to be a time of relaxation and enjoyment, the reality for many is quite different. The pressure to create the perfect...
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