Karen Asp

1 month ago | bestfriends.org | Karen Asp

It’s not uncommon for dogs to feel fearful in shelters amid so many new sounds, smells, and experiences. That was the case with Nala, a 4-year-old German shepherd who came to an Arkansas shelter. Nala’s story is similar to countless pets like her across the country. In the past, before the no-kill philosophy became common, Nala likely wouldn’t have made it out of a shelter at all. But today, more shelters than ever have programs and partnerships that save dogs like Nala.

2 months ago | bestfriends.org | Karen Asp

It takes a village, and that’s an understatement when it comes to Best Friends’ goal to create a no-kill country. Perhaps more than ever before, rescue groups are a key part of that village. Rescue groups have been saving animals in their communities for decades, aiding shelters in various ways. But their relationships with shelters have evolved so much recently that rescue groups are now an integral part of the no-kill movement.

2 months ago | realsimple.com | Karen Asp

If you’re worried your posture is slipping lately, join the club. You only need to look up to notice pretty much everybody slumped over looking at their phones or slouching at their desks. Another culprit driving poor posture, beyond how you hold yourself while still, is having an inactive or sedentary lifestyle. Improving your posture requires not only sitting (and standing) properly, but moving properly and moving more.

Jan 14, 2025 | realsimple.com | Karen Asp

Photo: sementsova321/Adobe Stock Warming up before a workout doesn’t often get the attention it deserves. Maybe you’re tight on time and eager to get to the heart of your workout—or maybe you haven’t really given much thought to a proper warm-up routine (you wouldn’t be the first!). But warm-up exercises and stretches do come with numerous benefits that’ll make you want to reconsider that truncated workout.

Oct 17, 2024 | honehealth.com | Amanda Capritto |Rebekah Harding |Elizabeth Millard |Karen Asp

Elite athletes leverage every available tool to enhance performance—whether it’s lab testing to determine lactate threshold, metabolic testing to find VO2 max, or Oura or Whoop to measure sleep and recovery. As such, biomarker testing has become a quintessential part of athletes’ routines. U.S. ultrarunner Crystal Seaver used blood testing to uncover the cause of debilitating fatigue (low iron).