We Americans do not waste any time celebrating the holidays. Fall is basically a revolving door for different decorations and traditional foods. The copper-colored, plastic
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I started food journaling this last year. I was on one of those New Year health kicks and wanted to start dieting and keeping track
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At some point in our lives, we will all experience back pain. It affects up to 80% of all people at one time or another,
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Cholesterol is a necessary component in all of our bodies. It is a waxy substance that is necessary to create cells and is an essential
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How Can Cooking Help You Relieve Stress?
Sue Arteaga started baking at a young age. As part of a blended family of 9, she remembers baking her first batch of cookies at age 6 with her stepmother who loved to bake and has fond memories of baking… read more
Breathe in, Breathe Out: A Simple Guide to Box Breathing
Stress. We all have it. Our society thrives on it. But what if there was a simple way to combat stress in both the short and long-term that required nothing more than a few minutes of intentional breathing? When we… read more
Understanding Your Health History
Have you ever noticed that every time you go to the doctor you are required to fill out a long family history questionnaire? Many people don’t know the details of their family’s health but this can be incredibly useful for staying… read more
4 Tips for Saving Money During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! Sometimes when we think about the holidays, all we see is dollar signs and payment plans. In order to help you save this year, we have some tips for saving money during the holidays that… read more
How Can You Have an Eco-Friendly Holiday?
When talking to a group of friends about this topic, the dominant thought was the best thing you can do for the environment is to reuse what you already have! Don’t throw out the things you have already just to… read more
Incorporate Fitness Into Your Holiday Traveling!
If you doing a little holiday traveling this season, you should use the time to spend with your family and loved ones, but that doesn’t mean you should forget about your health while traveling. Maintaining an effective fitness routine while… read more
How To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain This Season!
Each year as the holiday season approaches, people want to know what they can do to avoid holiday weight gain. With the days getting much shorter and the to-do lists getting longer, it can be difficult to manage staying on… read more
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How Often Should You Change Your Towel?
Towels are a cornerstone of maintaining good personal hygiene, used daily to dry off after a shower or bath. But how often should you replace your towel with a fresh one? Is it after one day, three days or longer?… read more
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Vacation Fitness: How to Incorporate Exercise into Your Next Getaway
It is that time of year again. The kids are out of school, the weather is hot, and many of us will be getting some much-needed rest and relaxation. Vacation can be a difficult time to keep up with fitness,… read more
Guide to Stationary Bikes
For many of us, making time to go for bike ride can be difficult or downright impossible. Sometimes working out at home is the ONLY option. Cycling has long been an effective means of burning calories while having fun. There… read more
Workout Safety 101: Stay Fit, Stay Safe
Engaging in regular exercise is a fantastic way to maintain fitness and overall well-being. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine physical activity can help strengthen our bones and muscles, reduce our risk of cardiovascular disease… read more
Walking: Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
National Take a Walk in the Park Day is March 30! Looking for an easy way to improve your mental and physical health? Try walking! We have some tips for getting the most out of your daily walks. What time… read more
Get Involved With These Sports to Stay Active As You Age
We know that exercise is important to us as we get older, but sometimes hitting the gym isn’t enough. Running on the treadmill, using machines or even taking classes at the gym may not be your cup of tea, but… read more
Find Out Why You Should Try Water Aerobics
The term water aerobics has gotten a bad rep, constantly coming off as an easy exercise performed in the shallow end of the pool. However, water aerobics applies to several different water activities that increase your breathing and heart rate… read more
