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Steps for Safe Stretching

Nearly everyone knows that exercise is important, but stretching is equally essential to a healthy body. Stretching is one component of maintaining flexibility throughout life. Flexibility is important because it can reduce injury risk. The Mayo Clinic says stretching can help improve range of motion, and this can benefit the body in many ways. Stretching […]

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Stick to Your Diet While Dining Out

Dining out is a treat for many and a staple for others. Restaurant meals, nevertheless, are often delicious and enable people to sample foods they may never try or prepare at home. While flavor is something restaurant foods have in common, so are huge portion sizes. And foods served at a favorite restaurant may not […]

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More Time … Less Stress

by Toni Delos Santos 90% Mental 90percentmental.com “Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body.”  – Arnold Schwarzenegger  ——- How many times have we said that we wish there were more hours in a day? Trying to juggle work, family, time for […]

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The Link Between Sleep & Healthy Aging

A good night’s sleep is critical to health. ——- A good night’s rest can be just what the body needs to feel revitalized and ready to tackle a new day. Indeed, rest is important for people of all ages, including seniors. The National Council on Aging notes the brain needs sleep to regulate the body, […]

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Walk Your Way to Better Health

Great way to gain health benefits. ——- People turn to many different exercises and pieces of fitness equipment to get in shape and lose weight. What they may not realize is that one of the most effective health strategies requires no additional gear except a quality pair of athletic shoes. Walking is one of the […]

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Get a Good Workout Outdoors

Great for your mental health too. ——- Getting a gym membership is one of the first things that comes to mind when someone mentions a desire to get in shape. Exercise goals can be achieved at gyms and fitness clubs, but they are not the only locations where people can get on a healthy track. […]

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Switch to Early AM Workouts!

Get up and at it.  ——- One of the common complaints among people who want to be more active is that they can’t seem to fit exercise in when work, school or family responsibilities get top billing. According to the Better Health Channel, lack of time is a common perceived barrier to physical activity, with […]

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Heat Stroke or Heat Exhaustion?

What is heatstroke and how to prevent it ——- Fun in the sun is a big part of the appeal of summer. Outdoor recreation and relaxation kicks up a notch each summer, contributing to a vibe that is as welcoming as it is warm. Summer is indeed all about recreation, but individuals also must remain safe […]

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The Basics of High-Intensity Training

High-intensity interval training.  ——- Routine exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. When attempting to incorporate exercise into their lives for the first time or after a long layoff, adults may go through a trial and error period as they attempt to find a routine they enjoy. Interval training is one approach to […]

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Healthy Sun Exposure

Get your fair share of Vitamin D.  ——- Spring and summer are times of the year when the great outdoor beckons more strongly than it does in fall and winter. Temperate climates and abundant sunshine encourage people to leave their homes and bask in the warm rays of the sun. Spending time outdoors is good […]

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