| April 1, 2013, Volume 4, Issue 4 | RunnerDude's Fitness News Update Welcome to RunnerDude's Fitness News Update where you'll receive monthly running and fitness news, tips, recipes, and videos! Enjoy! |  | The Exercise–Brain Connection Did you know that your brain is incredibly dynamic? It can change its structure and function by adding new neurons, making new connections between neurons and even creating brand-new blood vessels, all in response to exercise. read more » |  | Pilates Helps Low-Back Pain Adding to the growing body of research documenting the benefits of Pilates exercise, an individualized clinical Pilates program has been found to provide the same benefits as a general exercise program for people with chronic low-back pain. read more » |  | Recipe for Health: Midnight Chocolate Cake With Fudge Frosting We all need a little indulgence now and again to keep things balanced. With this recipe you can have your cake and eat it, too! IDEA member Cappie Geis—who is also a certified nutritionist and professional cooking instructor—specializes in recipe makeovers that replace key ingredients with healthy substitutes so as to cut calories and fat without sacrificing flavor. read more » | | Thad McLaurin Upcoming Events | |