Worcester’s Fight Club

For most of us, when we think of boxing, we think of Rocky Balboa and his hometown of Philadelphia. But in real life, we really don’t need to look that…

Close The ‘Willpower Gap’

Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to resist overeating? The answer is simple, said Susan Peirce Thompson, Ph.D., a brain and cognitive scientist who specializes in the psychology…

What Is Pilates?

Pilates is a method of exercise that was created by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century. Originally called “Contrology” by Pilates, it has become one of the fastest-growing methods…

FindingBalance: Loving Yourself

We have all heard it said that we must first learn to love ourselves before we can love others. In some ways, this is true, but it is equally important…

How Mindfulness Can Overcome Addiction

What if all you needed to do to kick your addiction was pay attention? Mindfulness, which incorporates many aspects of Buddhism, is being used to fight addictions – and it’s…