by Sue Robbins | Jul 5, 2016 | Wellness
“Left uppercut! Left uppercut!” yells Joey DeMalavez, Philly tough guy and former pro boxer, as seven neophyte pugilists advance, slicing the air with gloved fists at Joltin’ Jabs, the trainer’s Main Street Manayunk Gym. Their opponents: in the...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 6, 2016 | Wellness
Recently, I gave a workshop on posture, a topic I love. Most people have terrible posture today because most of them sit all day log in front of a computer, in their cars, or in front of the TV, or they spend most of the day looking down at their smartphones or...
by Sue Robbins | May 31, 2016 | Wellness
There’s nothing more infectious than laughter… Laughter boosts immunity, lowers stress, reduces pain, relaxes muscles, prevents heart disease, eases anxiety, improves mood, promotes resilience, and creates levity, joy and a more positive outlook…....
by Sue Robbins | Feb 23, 2016 | Natural Remedies, Wellness
It seems to happen every winter. One day, everyone’s fine, and the next, your friends, coworkers and family members drop one by one into the miserable abyss of flu season. Beyond getting a flu shot, and washing your hands often, the best line of defense comes...
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by Sue Robbins | Feb 9, 2016 | Wellness
Jane Brody, personal health writer for The New York Times, shares with her readers her personal experiences and recent research connecting knitting and health benefits. I’ve made countless afghans, baby blankets, sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, hats, mittens,...
