Light Therapy for the Winter Blues
We don’t have to state the obvious and tell you that it’s dark in the Pacific Northwest much of the winter. If the lack of sunshine has you feeling blue, you might benefit from light...
January 10, 2021
Add Some Physical Activity to Your Work Day
The average person spends 8.4 waking hours engaging in sedentary behaviors, like sitting at a desk or in a car and performing seated office work. Do what you can to avoid sitting in the same...
Beat the Afternoon Slump With a Short Dance Break
Wherever you work – behind a desk, in a grocery store or hospital – stress can accumulate through the day. Come afternoon, you may feel sluggish from hours of sitting, or stressed from other factors...
Wintertime Kayaking and Paddleboarding in the Northwest? Yes, Please!
Gone are the long days of blue sky and warm breezes, endless Cascade views and sunbathing along the shores of our lakes and rivers – at least until next summer. But just because the winter rains...
January 4, 2021
in Fitness, Water Sports
6 Kitchen Hacks for a Healthier You
Make these simple, easy changes for a healthier kitchen and a healthier you....
January 4, 2021
in Food, Healthy Eating
Create a Nurturing Home Environment This Winter
If you haven't already packed away your string of lights, you might consider using them to add some light to the dark month of January. Did you know that while we're gaining minutes of sun,...
January 3, 2021
in Inspiration, Self Care
Training for a 5K? Easy Does It
A lot of us put fitness on hold as we stayed #safeathome. If you're ready to get back out there or get started training for a charity walk or run, Jeremy Yuen, running specialist and...
5 Diets That Let You Eat What You Like
Editor's note: If the pandemic or other life events have you feeling overwhelmed or stressed, now might not be the time to make sweeping dietary changes. Others might find that more time at home is...
January 2, 2021
in Food, Healthy Eating
An Intro to Snow Camping
Think camping season has to end with summer? Think again. Snow camping might sound frigid and dark at first pass, but there’s more to it than that: think no crowds, unreal – and practically untouched – alpine...
January 2, 2021
Before You Go Back to the Gym, Read This
Happy new year! If you're thinking about joining a gym or starting a new fitness routine, physical therapists from Core Physical Therapy have advice to start out safely and without injury. First, manage your expectations....
How to Conquer Glade Skiing in the Northwest — Safely
Tips for skiing some of the Northwest’s best glade trails. ...
January 1, 2021
in Fitness, Winter Sports
A Year In Review-Top 5 ANW Articles From 2020
2020 is a year for the history books. As we take time to reflect on the good and the bad, at Actively Northwest we are looking back on the articles that resonated the most with...
December 31, 2020