POTENTRx

05/29/2019

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/2019/5/29/take-home-message-2-consider-your-social-determinants-of-health-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease

Why are some areas in the world healthier than others? Do we really understand what is influencing our health?

05/06/2019

"Life" + "Style" = "Lifestyle". Do we always account for both parts of the equation when we try living a "healthy lifestyle"? Find out what we quite often miss when we consider taking on a new healthy habit.

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/preventive-series-1

"Life" + "Style" = "Lifestyle". Do we always account for both parts of the equation when we try living a "healthy lifestyle"? Find out what we quite often miss when we consider taking on a new healthy habit.

04/16/2019

To our followers: If you haven't visited our new and improved website yet, now's the time to take a peak!
www.potentrx.com

POTENTRx provides our clients the information, strategies, guidance and support they need to optimize their health and performance across their lifespan.

04/16/2019

https://www.doctorspeck.com/blog/whats-all-the-hype-about-preventive-care

What’s better than curing a disease? Not having a disease in the first place. Keep reading to find out what you need to know about the essentials of preventiv

03/26/2019

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/new-study-reveals-exercise-as-effective-as-medication-for-blood-pressure

03/05/2019

In this podcast, genneve Director of Health, ob/gyn Dr. Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, interviews one of Seattle's leading cardiologists, Dr. Sarah Speck, on ways to impr

02/05/2019

In honor of National Heart Month, Dr. Speck addresses the health challenges women face throughout a lifetime and offers some guidance.

https://www.doctorspeck.com/blog/a-womans-heart

In honor of National Heart Month, Dr. Speck addresses the health challenges women face throughout a lifetime and offers some guidance.

01/31/2019

Did you know that we lose 1 in 3 women to cardiovascular disease, yet nearly 80% of cardiac events can be prevented? Let's support a great cause led by the American Heart Association and tomorrow.

https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/get-involved/give/wear-red-and-give

On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. Wear red to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease and save lives. Because when we come together, there’s nothing we can’t do.

01/24/2019

"What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHY0FxzoKZE&list=LL063IHztFnpNEduzTb3YpPA

What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuk...

01/18/2019

Too much sitting increases your risk of heart problems, Type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer. It makes your joints stiff and affects your overall health, especially if you don't get regular exercise! There are many ways to reduce your "t**h time."

https://www.potentrx.com/blog/sit-less-move-more

Too much sitting increases your risk of heart problems, Type 2 diabetes, and several types of cancer. It makes your joints stiff and affects your overall health

04/26/2018

Interesting article explaining the importance of hydration during exercise in order to maximize cognitive function.

The researchers noted that previous studies have shown that dehydration reduces exercise performance and brain function in young people, but less is known about its impact on seniors.

06/26/2017

Forbes posted an interesting article a couple years ago about how different personalities are more likely to respond better to different modalities of exercise. Check it out through the link below!
https://www.forbes.com/2010/06/17/fitness-health-personality-type-forbes-woman-well-being-exercise-workout.html

Use your professional personality to find the best workout for you.

06/05/2017

What motivates you to get up in the morning and put in work that day? What really pushes you to be the most successful person you can be? Check out this article below for some insight into the answer to this question. We all have our specific motivators from person to person, but overall, what is it that drives us to work hard?

https://blog.bufferapp.com/the-science-of-what-motivates-us-to-get-up-for-work-every-day

The following post is a guestpost by Walter Chen, founder of a unique new project management tool IDoneThis. More about Walter at the bottom of the post. So, here is the thing right at the start: I’ve always been uncomfortable with the traditional ideal of the professional — cool, collected, and ca...

05/22/2017

Are you a Slacker or are you a Rebel? ALWAYS dominate Monday. Skipping Monday’s workouts or planned activities makes it that much easier to skip the ones planned for Tuesday and Wednesday. Check out the article below for some motivational jargon to get you amped for your Monday goals and stay on track for the week!
https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/always-dominate-monday/

Mondays are tough. After an epic weekend of rest and relaxation (or drinking and debauchery), that infernal alarm clock always seems to wake you up far too early. The temporary relief from seven minutes of snoozing quickly turns into half an hour. Arriving fifteen minutes late to work - using the si...

05/18/2017

Establishing a consistent exercise routine is essential in order to reap long-term health benefits. While rest and lapses in routine are necessary and inevitable, it is important to understand the physiological consequences of inactivity.

https://www.outsideonline.com/2175671/five-things-happen-your-body-when-you-quit-working-out

Your body has something to say about your exercise hiatus.

05/15/2017

Nothing works quite like music. Studies have shown that listening to music while exercising can create distraction from different stressors inhibiting your ability to exercise and/or stay active. Music can help one block out distracting background noise at the gym or discomfort from movements. It allows your mind to reset and regain focus on the task at hand. Help yourself find “the zone” by throwing on some of your favorite songs and get active! Check out the article below for a deeper look into the relationship between exercise and music.

http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/music-workout-exercise-playlist-pain-easier-rocky-research-studies-proven-a7238016.html

Chances are that the punchy first chords of “Eye of the Tiger”, the soundtrack to classic boxing movie Rocky III, conjure up images of sporting prowess and success in your mind. It’s probably even on your motivational gym playlist to help you pummel the punching bag (don’t worry, your secret is safe...

05/08/2017

“Exercise does something that medication doesn’t. It proves a new identity to yourself. Each time you finish a workout, you reap the benefits of an increased sense of self-confidence. The cumulative impact of these “small wins” is enormous.” – James Clear (Habits blogger)

We have all heard that exercise can improve one’s mood and that it can even help treat depression better than medication. But unless you have experienced this, it’s hard to believe exercise can produce effects that powerful. Check out the article below to read about the psychology and the physiology of why exercise makes you happy.

http://routineexcellence.com/why-exercise-makes-you-happy/