SHOULD YOU GO FOR A RUN AFTER DARK? A Lovely Night for a Run
Have you ever been driving home after dark and seen someone jogging on the side of the road? You might have thought they were crazy
You can hit the snooze button. Many people who run first thing in the morning find themselves pressed for time. Hitting the snooze button is not an option, and with so little time, breakfast is usually a banana on the way out the door. Moving your run to the evening means you can enjoy a more leisurely morning. Not feeling stressed out first thing in the morning can also lead to a more relaxed day. You can push yourself harder. It can be hard to get a good workout in the morning after your muscles have been still for eight hours during sleep. A study at the University of NorthTexas found that your body is better prepared to exercise in the evenings, since your muscles have been warming up all day. With improved muscular function and strength, you can push yourself harder and see greater improvement.
You sleep better. You will obviously feel tired after a good run, so why not time it right and use this to your advantage? Research from the University of South Carolina found that people who ran before bedtime enjoyed a better night of sleep and increased energy levels when they woke up, meaning they felt more awake and better rested throughout the following day. The best time to run is honestly whenever you have time to run, but if it works with your schedule, nighttime running might provide your best workout ever. Just remember that if you do decide to save your run for after sunset, you should stay safe by wearing bright, reflective
for waiting until so late in the day to go for a run,
but there is actually research that suggests running
in the evening is better than going for a run at any other time of day.
Here are a few reasons why you should save your run until you can join all the things that go bump in the night. clothing, sticking to the left side of the road, and running only in well- lit, populated areas. FROM THE OFFICE OF BUSTER
No More Emergencies G’DAY, MATE! I love to chew on things. This isn’t a surprise — I’m a dog, after all! But I am also a good boy, and I know not to chew on shoes or furniture. Luckily, my mommakes sure I have lots of fun toys to play with. My favorite chew toy is this great Egyptian scarab beetle with a squeaky body and rope legs that are perfect for playing tug of war! I love the fact that my beetle is so soft. I’m not a fan of sharp things suddenly poking the inside of my mouth. It’s a really good thing I don’t have to wear braces, because that seems to happen a lot with metal wires and brackets. When I visit one of the Pitner Orthodontics offices, I see a lot of patients who come in with braces emergencies. For something that’s strong enough to move your teeth, metal braces are shockingly fragile. Plenty of young
athletes have to come in after a rough tackle during practice caused their wire to snap. And sometimes, just biting down on a popcorn kernel is enough to cause a bracket to pop out of place! If your braces are damaged, or you think something might be off about them, you should come into the office and talk to Dr. Pitner right away. Damaged braces can scratch up the inside of your mouth and cause a lot of harm. Ouch! Plus, if your braces are damaged, they aren’t fixing your teeth the way they’re meant to, which can result in more problems in the long run. Our offices are well-equipped to handle your emergency, so feel free to make an appointment to get your braces fixed whenever you need to.
your mouth, consider the benefits of Invisalign over traditional braces. The biggest perk of Invisalign is the ability to remove the plastic aligners. This means patients with Invisalign don’t have to worry about breaking anything during the big game or at the victory dinner afterward.You can chew on your favorite food — or chew toy — without worrying about breaking your braces! That sounds like a pretty good deal to me.
However, if you’re like me and you want to avoid dental emergencies or sharp things in
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