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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE OMEGA INDEX IS A KEY TO LONGEVITY

What do our Dolphin Research Center friends (our underwater mammal friends, that is) have that we don’t? I'll let you read the title of the...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THOSE MALL WALKERS WERE ON TO SOMETHING

Who remembers mall walkers? Those dedicated women and men in their aerobic wear, high-top socks, (usually) all-white sneakers with deadly elbows on a mission?...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR NUTRITION COACH

In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, many individuals turn to nutrition coaches for guidance on their dietary journey. Whether you're aiming for weight...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: UNDERSTANDING THE INVISIBLE BURDEN OF STRESS

Stress, an inevitable part of life, manifests in various forms and affects individuals differently. It's the body's natural response to pressure, challenges or demanding...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: BREAST CANCER AWARENESS IN OCTOBER AND BEYOND

October isn't just a month of pumpkin spice and autumn foliage (when you grow up in Buffalo, these are synonymous); it's a time dedicated...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: DEFYING AGEISM

If you are a client of mine or a friend or family member, you have heard me say, “Don’t let the old lady/man in.”...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE POWER OF A HUG

I was deeply affected by last week’s memorial piece about a boy I never had the pleasure of knowing or meeting, Ben Segard. I...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: WHAT ARE MY MACROS?

In the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, it is essential to understand the significance of macronutrients – the fundamental elements that make up the...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE COST OF BEING SICK

As a nutrition coach and personal trainer, I ask a lot of questions, especially to new clients. And over the years of asking these...
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FUNCTIONALLY CAFFEINATED WELLNESS: THE SOBERING TRUTH

Alcohol has been a ubiquitous part of human culture for centuries, with its presence in social gatherings, celebrations and even everyday life. In fact,...