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“Health is Wealth” is an age-old saying, and its true importance becomes clearer as we grow up. When nutritious food isn’t consumed, nutrient deficiencies can occur, leading to various symptoms in the body. A common deficiency many people face today is iron deficiency. Iron is a vital nutrient, and we can improve our health by incorporating iron-rich foods into our diet. Let’s explore why iron is so important for our bodies. Table of Contents What is Iron and Why is it Necessary? Iron Rich Food Items Summary What is Iron and Why is it Necessary? Iron is known to be…
CE Credits Continuing Education Mental Health Professionals Online CE Courses As a licensed mental health professional, your work has the power to impact peoples’ lives profoundly. It is only natural to continue educating yourself about the latest evidence-based practices after completing your degree. This is why continuing education is not optional. It is essential. Whether you are a therapist, counselor, psychologist, or social worker, CE credits are required to maintain licensure. But continuing education serves a deeper role beyond compliance. It helps clinicians refine their skills, stay aligned with current research and deliver higher quality care to their clients who…
Anyone who’s ever felt trapped in their own head knows the advice to “just stop overthinking” is easy to give but almost impossible to follow. No amount of willpower or motivational self-talk can quiet a mind that automatically runs through every worst-case scenario. But real progress doesn’t start with silencing those racing thoughts; it starts with understanding what overthinking actually is.Despite what you might assume, chronic worrying isn’t a fixed trait, or even proof that you’re inherently anxious and insecure. A more helpful way to look at it is as an unhelpful coping strategy your brain has picked up—and one…
We’ve all been there: You eat something out of the ordinary and suddenly feel unusually bloated. You’re experiencing unusual stomach pain, and even your trips to the bathroom have become a bit out of your norm. But you brush it off, assuming that as much as you enjoy your meals, your body just isn’t digesting it well these days. But you never think to yourself: “Could my gut just be really inflamed from what I’ve been eating? According to Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, while the term “inflammation” gets thrown around a lot, few of us really understand what it means when…
Your hips can feel stronger and more stable in just 7 minutes a day — done in bed. Strong hips make everyday movement feel smoother, more stable, and more confident after 55. They support how you walk, climb stairs, and get up from a chair, yet they often lose strength quietly over time. The encouraging part is that targeted training can wake these muscles back up quickly when you use the right movements. With a focused plan and a few minutes of consistency each day, meaningful progress can show up sooner than most people expect. When I work with adults…
Some films end. Others keep working on you. The Boy and the Heron is the latter. It doesn’t resolve so much as rearrange. Long after the credits roll, something continues—quietly, persistently—like a thought that refuses to settle. For me, that thought had… feathers. The heron lingered. It lies, guides, provokes, unsettles, and escorts. It feels less like a character and more like a force—something that keeps the story moving when the boy would rather stand still. And somewhere in that lingering, a possibility surfaced: What if the heron isn’t just a trickster? What if it’s time? The Heron as a…
The man they call “The Moose,” Mitchell Hooper won his fourth straight Arnold Classic Strongman title over the weekend, earning the most points in the 2026 event, while proving that he is still one of the strongest men on the circuit. Hooper was understandably beaming at the conclusion of the prestigious strongman event, especially since he was presented with the winner’s trophy by Arnold Schwarzenegger, with his family proudly looking on. The big man, who won 2023 World’s Strongest Man, had to take some time out in 2025, to deal with nagging injuries, but has undoubtedly bounced back with a…
This trainer’s 8-minute chair routine is firming thighs faster than the gym after 55. Sagging thighs after 55 rarely tighten from occasional gym sessions alone. Muscle tone fades when daily activation disappears, not just when heavy lifting stops. I’ve coached adults over 55 for years, and the fastest improvements usually come from consistent, controlled tension performed frequently, not from sporadic machine workouts. When you stimulate the quads, hamstrings, and inner thighs daily with focused effort, firmness returns much faster than most people expect. Many people assume seated exercises won’t challenge the legs enough. That belief comes from performing them casually.…
March brings with it International Women’s Day, a moment to celebrate the women shaping industries, challenging norms, and building businesses rooted in purpose. At The Chalkboard Mag, we’ve had the pleasure of spotlighting many incredible women founders in the wellness space over the years, especially through our Living Well series, where we dive into the rituals, philosophies, and personal journeys behind the brands we love. From skincare pioneers and wellness entrepreneurs to physicians, bakers, and astrologers, these women are redefining leadership in the modern wellness world. Their stories are not just about building successful brands. They are about resilience, creativity,…
As anticipation grew for a potential showdown between 2025 Arnold winner Mike Sommerfeld, and 2024 winner Wesley Vissers, reports are coming out of Columbus that suggest Sommerfeld may not even make it to the stage, having apparently missed weight. Did Mike Sommerfeld Miss Weight at the 2026 Arnold Classic? Word out of the athlete check in, ahead of the Classic Physique final, is that Sommerfeld failed to come in below the required weight for the category, potentially putting him out of this year’s show. There has been no official statement made by either the organizers of The Arnold, or from…