Larry Betz 7/7/25 Larry Betz 7/7/25

Toxic Chemicals to Avoid- Part 7: Tools Like Yuka That Do the Work for You

Your phone can read a label faster than you can. Here's how Yuka and three other apps score your food and cosmetics, and how to make them work for you, not think for you.

Larry Betz 7/1/25 Larry Betz 7/1/25

Recovery Strategies: Part 4

Red light therapy works at the cellular level, but not every device is equal. Here's what the research supports and how to choose the right one for your goal.

Larry Betz 6/27/25 Larry Betz 6/27/25

Aerobic Fitness: Part 3

You step off a curb and a car comes out of nowhere. Can you stop, change direction, and go? These six cone drills train exactly that.

Larry Betz 6/26/25 Larry Betz 6/26/25

Recovery Strategies: Part 5

The BioMat combines far-infrared heat, negative ions, and amethyst crystals. Here's an honest look at what it does well, what's unproven, and how to use it.

Larry Betz 6/16/25 Larry Betz 6/16/25

Aerobic Fitness: Part 4

Carrying groceries, dragging a heavy object, helping someone up off the floor. Modified strongman training builds the strength you actually use in real life.

Larry Betz 6/10/25 Larry Betz 6/10/25

Aerobic Fitness: Part 5

Bad weather, smoky air, or an old injury acting up shouldn't stop your training. Here's how to choose the right cardio machine for your home.

Larry Betz 5/14/25 Larry Betz 5/14/25

Recovery Strategies: Part 6

Whole-body vibration can support strength, balance, and recovery, especially for older adults. Here's what the research says and how to use it safely.

Larry Betz 5/6/25 Larry Betz 5/6/25

Recovery Strategies: Part 7

Compression boots feel great after a hard workout. Here's what the research actually shows, how to use them, and when to skip them.

Larry Betz 4/19/25 Larry Betz 4/19/25

The Safest House on the Block- Part 9: Choosing a Home Security Camera

More cameras don't mean better coverage. Here's how to choose a home security camera that actually captures a face, starting with where you put it.

Larry Betz 4/1/25 Larry Betz 4/1/25

Home Fire Safety Essentials: Part 1

Most home fire deaths happen where there's no working smoke alarm. Here's how to choose the right smoke and CO alarms, and keep them working.

Larry Betz 3/31/25 Larry Betz 3/31/25

Home Fire Safety Essentials: Part 2

A fire extinguisher only helps if it's the right type, within reach, and you know how to use it. Here's everything your family needs to know.

Larry Betz 3/30/25 Larry Betz 3/30/25

Home Fire Safety Essentials: Part 3

All the fire safety gear in the world won't help if your family doesn't know what to do. Here's how to build and practice a fire escape plan.

Larry Betz 3/29/25 Larry Betz 3/29/25

Home Fire Safety Essentials: Part 4

The best fire is the one that never starts. Here are the habits that prevent the most common home fires, room by room.

Larry Betz 3/28/25 Larry Betz 3/28/25

Home Fire Safety Essentials- Part 5: Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide poisoning can feel like the flu. Here's how to tell the difference, what to do when the alarm sounds, and why your CO alarm stays quiet at low levels.

Larry Betz 3/11/25 Larry Betz 3/11/25

Mobility, Stability, Stretching, and Self Care: Part 1

Back pain that starts in your hips. Knee pain that starts in your ankle. Here's how mobility and stability work together, joint by joint.

Larry Betz 12/1/24 Larry Betz 12/1/24

Garage Gym Essentials

Everything you need for a garage gym you'll actually use, starting with the most versatile, affordable gear and building up from there.

Larry Betz 11/21/24 Larry Betz 11/21/24

Mobility, Stability, Stretching, and Self Care: Part 2

Static, passive, active, dynamic, ballistic, and contract/relax. Here's how stretching really works, and which type to use before and after you train.