by Torch WC | Jul 3, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Depression, Exercise Tips, Fitness, Goals, Mental Wellness, Mobility, Nutrition, Staying Motivated, Training, Wellness, Womens Health, Working Out
“Do I need a Personal Trainer?” or “How would a Personal Trainer motivate me?” Deciding to invest in one’s physical fitness and wellness is a decision that will have profound, positive effects on every aspect of a person’s life.... 
by Torch WC | Jun 2, 2021 | Depression, Exercise Tips, Fitness, Goals, Mental Wellness, Mood Changes, Staying Motivated, Wellness
“Sleep on it. Things will look better in the morning.” This advice, often given by a parent, is said with love and good intentions, but it still makes us roll our eyes, because we just want to go to sleep — not think, not assess options. We certainly don’t... 
by Torch WC | Jun 2, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Depression, Exercise Tips, Fitness, Mood Changes, Nutrition, Staying Motivated, Training, Wellness
Here’s what the research says about diet and depression. If you’ve ever found yourself in front of the TV after a bad day, mindlessly digging ice cream out of the container with a spoon, you know that mood and food are sometimes linked. But while stress... 
by Torch WC | Jun 2, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Depression, Exercise Tips, Fitness, Goals, Mental Wellness, Mobility, Staying Motivated, Training, Womens Health, Working Out
Most mobility tests measure what your body is capable of doing. But your mind is just as important in determining how much you move in your daily life. Often, a health setback—like a fall or arthritis pain—can sap people’s confidence or their willingness to... 
by Torch WC | Jun 2, 2021 | Depression, Fitness, Mental Wellness, Mood Changes, Staying Motivated, Training
New research from a large study demonstrates that low cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle strength have a significant association with worse mental health. Researchers have reported a clear link between low physical fitness and the risk of experiencing symptoms of... 
by Torch WC | Jun 2, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Depression, Goals, Mental Wellness, Uncategorized
Hurting bodies and suffering minds often require the same treatment. Pain, especially chronic pain, is an emotional condition as well as a physical sensation. It is a complex experience that affects thought, mood, and behavior and can lead to isolation, immobility,... 
