The Secret To Enviable Flat Abs So you want the secret to enviable abs? Well, get in line. So does everyone else. It's puzzling that something so desirable is completely elusive for most people. Especially when it IS fully possible for you to dramatically shape up...
There is a myth going around about weight gain and the holiday season. It is not true that you will gain between 5 and 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year simply because it is the holidays. In fact, many studies show only a pound and a half of...
I was recently inspired by two women who have decided not to let the holiday food frenzy set them back this year. They both have set their minds firmly to expect health success and progress from Halloween to after New Year's instead of letting the next few months be...
Today you see more and more commercials for services and online products that improve your brain's health. Well, these items can't harm your brain, but there are less expensive ways to improve how your brain functions- especially when it comes to memory. Food for...
Over the past 34 years, the Twin Cities Marathon has become an iconic autumn tradition. Runners and spectators alike look forward to this beautiful urban race, which is held the first weekend in October. In fact, in 2012 Departures Magazine included the Twin Cities...
ODOM Health & Wellness employees and Dr. Odom shake it up and get in a fun dance fitness workout at the North Point Health & Wellness Center a few weekends ago. OHW volunteered as the medical and first aid tent and also led the warm-up and stretching before...
October is National Physical Therapy Month and physical therapy is something that OHW does very well. I am a huge believer in physical therapy because I have personally seen the ginormous benefits five times in my life (1 bone break and 4 knee surgeries). I’ve shared...
The Emmy Awards are this weekend. I’ve never been a huge celebrity “watcher” and I don’t think I’ve ever watched more than 30 minutes of the Emmys (movie buffs, please don't hate me) but I must confess, I love the TV coverage of the red carpet! I love watching the...
Growing up I loved to help my dad “finish” his workouts. I’d see him coming up the driveway after a long run and challenge him to a race. Or I’d run the last few fartlucks (some people call them gassers) with him after he’d already done 20. I’ve shared before that one...