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Fitness & Wellness
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10 Quotes to Keep You Inspired
Sometimes all you need in life is quote that inspires creativity, encourages appreciation or speaks to your strengths and needs.
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Experts Attempt to Dispel Myths About Yoga
Think you don't have what it takes to do yoga? Think again! One expert busts a few myths about yoga that might be holding you back.
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How to Break the Vicious Cycle of Chronic Pain
Many adults suffer from chronic pain, especially in the shoulders, lower back and knees. But one exercise practice has proven beneficial time and time again.
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A Snack or a Meal? How You Label Your Food May Influence Your Weight
We are a nation that loves to snack. We are also a nation with a weight problem. Not surprisingly, the two are connected.
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Yes, Boomers Can Build Muscle
Once you hit 40, your strength and muscle mass begins to diminish. And that loss speeds up with every decade. But the good news is, you can reverse it.
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You Can Walk Your Way Out of Depression, Studies Indicate
While many are quick to resort to prescriptions, pharmaceutical intervention doesn't have to be your only defense against depression, says a new study.
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Women, Exercise and Fertility: New Study Reveals How Exercise May Affect a Woman’s Ability to Conceive
While exercise is extremely healthful in a myriad of ways, the evidence is mounting that too much exercise is actually detrimental.
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Are You Too Busy to Do Yoga?
Want to do yoga? Then do it! You can do it anywhere and anytime, and there are plenty of ways to learn the basics on your schedule.
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Cool Hands May Be the Secret to Better Workouts
Improbable though it may seem, cool hands might enhance your workout in different ways, according to a small new study.
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5 Reasons You Should Never Skip Breakfast
Don’t skip breakfast! Eating breakfast every day has been shown to help protect against cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes and many other conditions.
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What’s More Important than Nutrition?
While it's important not to neglect the basics, I believe that the most important components of your wellness strategy are things that are unrelated to consumption.
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Take the Live in the Now April Wellness Challenge!
Wellness is defined as having a healthy balance of the mind, body and spirit.
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Stop Suffering from Poor Digestion!
These natural remedies and lifestyle adjustments can relieve bloating and pain.
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Breaking a Sweat Confers a Lifetime of Benefits
Researchers say it's clear that exercise will improve your health, brighten your outlook - and could help stop diseases before they start.
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Cutting Through the Hype of “Energy Boosting” Ingredient Claims
Americans spent an estimated $1.3 billion on "energy shots" in 2011. But buyer beware--the miniature-sized bottles could lead to unforeseen health complications.
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Gym Generates Electricity — and Competition
The "Fit for Green" system at the Anteater Recreation Center converts the motion of exercise equipment into "green" power — that is, pollution-free electricity.
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Exercise Can Change Your DNA
Research published in Cell Metabolism has found that as little as 20 minutes of vigorous exercise can markedly change a person’s DNA for the better.
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How Much Sleep is Optimal for Staying Thin?
There are two ways your body gains energy: resting and calorie consumption. So does that mean that when you're craving food, you might really be craving rest?
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How Much Alcohol Will Make You Fat?
Here’s a scary statistic: Over 300 million adults across the world are obese. So, how much does drinking alcohol contribute to your bottom line?
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