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New trends in exercise Exercise trends develop and change very often, and keeping up can be a challenge. If you want to stay fit, here are some new things you can try out! Budget-friendly (or more bang for the buck) workouts with 2-on-1 or even 3-on-1 training sessions are a reflection of the current...
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Quick healthy breakfasts We’ve all heard it for years, and it’s true — breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Think about it, you literally break a fast from last night’s dinner, fueling your body for your day ahead. Many people, especially dieters, skip breakfast to...
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Food Additives What does the latest research say about them? Food manufacturers add a multitude of food additives to their pre-packaged foods, and some fear that they could potentially be harmful. Since many people are concerned about the affects of these additives, WebMD.com featured the article “The...
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Healthy Pet Food Humans watch what they eat to stay healthy, but a cat or dog can only watch their food go into a bowl. It’s up to caring pet owners to watch which nutrients their pets are getting from the food they eat. There are many companies who pride themselves in making pet foods that are...
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Fitness Water Who wants to sip just plain old water when there are plenty of other, more flavorful, vitamin-packed bottled waters out there? They claim to give you energy, oxygen and vitamins, but are they really better for you than tap water? Many of these fitness waters claim to give you energy. But...
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No time to fit in a workout? Some simple solutions to find time. Finding time to workout during the day can be challenging. So where can you find those precious few minutes a day to exercise? With a bit of creativity, you can get the most out of your time! Get up 30 minutes earlier twice a week to exercise...
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In-store clinics Have you ever tried to see a doctor but couldn’t because your family doctor wasn’t available and you didn’t have the time to wait in the reception room? Next time, consider going to a retail health clinic. Retail health clinics–also called convenient care clinics...
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Breakfast benefits – The importance of the most important meal Mornings are hectic enough. There’s the waking up, the showering, the figuring out what to wear and the running around getting your gear together all so you can make it out the door and get to work on time. Who has time for a...
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The cost of energy Energy drinks are carbonated beverages that contain large amounts of caffeine and sugar with additional ingredients, such as B vitamins, amino acids and herbal stimulants. Many people like the boost of energy they provide and feel they are no more harmful than other drinks such as...
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When in doubt, toss it out! Just like the food you eat, beauty products have expiration dates, although they aren’t always printed on the label. Expiration dates mark when the product can no longer do its job and can even be harmful to your health. Expired beauty products can also carry bacteria...
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Gym Etiquette I don't exactly "go to the gym" or "work out," but I sort of know people who do, and they're always talking about people at the gym who drive them nuts. Like that guy. You know that guy – Yelly McShortshorts – who shouts "WOO!" after everything...
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Mental Gymnastics We've all had those moments of confusion or forgetfulness in which we put the cereal back in the fridge and the milk in the cupboard. Maybe at some point you've called your husband "What's his face." Maybe on purpose. There's been a lot of talk lately about...
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Better than your standard burger You don’t need to say goodbye to your grill this summer just because you want to pass on the usual hamburgers and hotdogs fare. Try these healthy grilling tips to add some spice to your backyard barbeques! Instead of greasy hamburgers, try out veggie burgers or...