Winter Recreation Therapy for Injured U.S. Veterans

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More doctors might be prescribing outdoor recreational therapy instead of Xanax if the proposed federal legislation entitled the Outdoor Recreation Therapy for Veterans Act (HR 2435) passes. Studies are showing evidence that outdoor recreational activities can be therapeutic.

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Don’t Stress Out: Pre-Race Anxiety Tips

Standing at the starting line ready to race is always exciting, despite butterflies in my stomach and pre-race anxiety. However, once I am settled in my pace, the butterflies are gone. But how do we beat those pre-race jitters? 

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Snowshoeing: The Ultimate Female Bonding Experience

I have to be honest here. When I first started to snowshoe, I did it alone, all the time. It was a chance for me to get away from all the noise and chaos that often fills our house. … Continue reading

Snowshoeing Saved My Life

Snowshoeing saved my life this winter. Not literally saved my life, but figuratively. I don’t know how I would have survived this cold, dark, snowy winter without this sport. Here is my story.

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