From food and healthy recipes to fitness exercises and research studies, the AHWC blog offers expert health and wellness advice.
Meet CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center’s newest intern, Brooke Anders! Learn more about what drives her and her future plans after her internship. What is your role as a CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center intern? “As an intern, I am here to help Center staff, clients, and members. I am helping coach F.I.T.…
Men’s health articles tend to focus on “performance” as the holy grail of health. It might be the height of good health to be able to perform well, but not in the way many men think. Human performance for our purposes refers to the ability of the mind and body to handle pressure and complete…
These baked Turkey Meatballs are a healthy alternative to traditional meatballs. Serve them with Cauliflower Fried Rice for an easy weeknight meal! For the Turkey Meatballs Ingredients 1 lb. of extra-lean ground turkey 4 cloves garlic, minced ½ medium onion, minced ½ cup mushrooms, minced 1/3 of cup oat flour 2 T ground flax seeds…
Get to know more about CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Group Ex instructor, Gina DeRaimo and be sure to join her bright and early every Tuesday morning at 5:30 am for her Boot Camp Circuit Class! What made you become an instructor at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center? “I care deeply about…
A serious question for all you men who are tempted by the latest and greatest supplement: Do you really know what you’re putting in your body? Here’s a breakdown of some popular myths and truths about supplements, and a guide to choosing the ones that are right for you. Myth: Supplements can’t hurt me if…
There are many different massage techniques offered by our therapists at the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center. One which is less well known, but that can be of great use, is myofascial massage. Fascia is the connective tissue of the body, touching muscles, ligaments, bones, and organs. When you affect the fascia through myofascial…
You’ll love these baked falafel patties topped with a creamy, tangy tzatziki sauce! It’s a healthy take on a traditionally fried dish! Serve them in a pita, on top of a green salad, or by themselves. For the Falafel Ingredients 3 T extra-virgin olive oil 2 ½ cups cooked chickpeas, rinsed and drained ½ cup…
My journey to weight loss started in January 2015. I was tired of being tired and having no energy. I was full of excuses and I had no one to blame but myself. It all boiled down to me being lazy. I had given up on myself. I then decided it was time to do…
We have a new bodywork therapist joining our team! Get to know more about Mandy Musso including what she specializes in and her guilty pleasure. Why did you become a massage therapist? People are important to me and so is their wellbeing. Massage therapy is a way for me to serve clients while offering them…
Committing to lengthy and involved fitness challenges can be a chore and might not set you up for success. Try this simple 15-Day Healthy Lifestyle Challenge that’s customizable to fit your goals and schedule. Recruit a workout buddy to provide accountability and a bit more of a challenge, and remember: two weeks from now, you’ll…
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