My FiveFingers

Moving is stressful. It’s a big change that requires a lot of planning and coordination to pull off. With so much to do to get ready for the big day, it’s easy to have things like keeping up with your personal health go by the wayside. Stress can cause a myriad of health problems, so […]

The New Year means a time to reflect and set goals for how you want to live for the next 365 days. For many people, that means trying to live healthier by cleaning up diets and exercising more. But what about financial health? If you’re not financially healthy, there can be downsides besides the obvious […]

We all know that regularly walking and running can be beneficial to our health – being active is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. However, even beyond conscious exercise, it turns out that your home or apartment could have a major effect on the walking you do in your spare time. What is your […]

Finding bugs in your home is never a fun experience. Most people get at least a little grossed out by the sight of creepy crawlers on their floors, walls, or furniture. Although we all know that they are unwanted, we may not realize exactly the risks that we are facing when these insects and rodents […]

It is estimated that Americans spend an average of 4.7 hours per day on their mobile phones. We’re slowly but surely evolving into a culture obsessed with our phones. Driving in the car is not even a time exempt of screen time these days as 43% of drivers admit to ignoring no-texting laws. Time that […]

We all know how important our physical and mental health are – because they both affect our lives in significant ways. While MyFiveFingers is primarily about running and physical fitness, we think it’s important to bring you a few ideas on how to up your game by promoting healthy habits. After all, every minute of […]

With nice weather seemingly here to stay, it’s an absolute joy to head out for those long weekend runs. Whether you’re training for a race or not, Saturdays and Sundays are ideal for fitting in that high mileage because you don’t have to race off to work immediately after finishing your workout. It’s important to […]

Consistently ranked as the nation’s primary cause of death, heart disease causes a staggering 1 in every 4 deaths. Tallied up, heart disease kills 610,000 people every year and currently shows no signs of stopping. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease, leading to 370,000 deaths annually in the U.S. […]

Consistently ranked as the nation’s primary cause of death, heart disease causes a staggering 1 in every 4 deaths. Tallied up, heart disease kills 610,000 people every year and currently shows no signs of stopping. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease, leading to 370,000 deaths annually in the U.S. […]

Every March, I emerge from my DC apartment a little cautious, a little unsure. One never knows if the wind and sleet and snow will be making another appearance or if the tulips will finally start blooming. Spring in DC is incredibly capricious. Because Washingtonians never know what to expect at this time of year, […]