Elizabeth Millard

2 days ago | womenshealthmag.com | Elizabeth Millard

Exercise and eczema have a fraught relationship. On the one hand, sweat and hot temperatures tend to exacerbate the skin condition, which is characterized by itchy, inflamed, and dry skin. On the other hand, eczema (aka atopic dermatitis) can do a number on your emotional health—something that exercise can help to improve. The National Eczema Association notes that those with eczema have up to a threefold higher risk for anxiety or depression, and that risk increases with severe symptoms.

2 weeks ago | experiencelife.lifetime.life | Lauren Bedosky |Elizabeth Millard |Gina Wagner

Self-confidence can help you handle setbacks and failure without falling prey to depression or anxiety. It can also make you happy and improve your quality of life. Movement matters if your self-confidence is lacking. Finishing a workout, especially one you were dreading, affirms that you can set and achieve goals. This can build confidence over time.

2 weeks ago | healthcentral.com | Elizabeth Millard

You’ve been through treatment for breast cancer, and while monitoring your health, you notice some skin changes like thick areas, firm nodules, or an itch that keeps returning. Could this be related to your cancer?

2 weeks ago | bicycling.com | Elizabeth Millard

Fatigue is common, and it can tank performance or even set you up for injury, not to mention sap the enjoyment out of longer rides or resistance training. Although there are some quick fixes, like energy gels and drinks that provide a temporary boost of energy (you need carbs to fight off fatigue after all!), there’s a science-backed approach to making your energy last longer—and that’s building fatigue resistance.

2 weeks ago | runnersworld.com | Elizabeth Millard

You know when your body starts to fatigue during a run or strength workout. Every single step or rep feels sooo difficult that your mind starts to doubt whether you’ll make it through. Dealing with this kind of fatigue is common, and it can tank performance or even set you up for injury. For example, slogging through the second half of a marathon even though you feel wiped out can affect your form and gait.