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All new parents experience change when bringing a baby into the world. Schedule changes, habit changes, diaper changes – typically all to accommodate the little one. As time passes, both parents and baby adjust to this new life, taking on other challenges as they arise. One of those many parents have encountered, and you may have with your own child. Colic in infants can be both concerning and frustrating. Majority of the time, baby cries for no apparent reason, even with a clean diaper and full belly. To diagnose a colicky baby, parents and doctors refer to the “Rule of …

In today’s world, being online and reading blogs (like this one) can be done in a variety of different ways and in countless locations. Technology has reached a point where, aside from a wifi connection,  there doesn’t have to be much similarity at all in how we take in information. There is one thing, however, that anybody reading this blog, whether it be now or in the future, has in common; we are all breathing. On average, each of takes 16 breaths per minute, which equates to 23,040 breaths per day or 8,409,600 breaths per year! Breathing is one of …

Believe it or not but winter is almost here, and it can bring with it bouts of the blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is your body’s response to the decreased sunlight during the days of autumn and winter. Generally, SAD is subtle. While some people do plunge into a deep depression as the seasons change, more often the winter blues are mild. Almost 1 out of every 5 Americans get some degree of SAD with the changing seasons, with higher risk in darker, more northern locales (like Minnesota). Common symptoms include: Increased sleep Fatigue Apathy Depressed mood Trouble focusing Four …

When running, the average person will have a stride length of about 7 feet (2.1336 meters). This means that in a typical 5k race, a person will take 2,344 strides, equaling 4,688 steps. Using these same numbers, running a marathon could bring your step count to a whopping 19,763 steps! With all of these steps being taken while running, it is extremely important to make sure you have the right shoes for your feet. But how do you even begin to make sure you purchase the proper footwear? Here are six tips to help make sure you find the perfect …

When it comes to running, most people know that it’ll help lose weight and gain muscle. While these are two great benefits, there are also benefits that aren’t as well known. Here is a list of 10 benefits from running you may not know! Decreased stress High levels of stress seem inevitable for just about everybody. From the corporate businesswoman to the stay-at-home dads, it is a part of our lives. Running can help to alleviate that stress by getting your blood pumping and helps to release endorphins which make us feel better! Improves memory The muscles in your legs aren’t the …