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Juggling nutritious eating with busy schedules — and sugar cravings, an abundance of fast food and tight budgets — can make a consistent, healthy diet
What Are The Benefits of Asparagus?
Asparagus is back! Head to your local grocery store or farmer’s market and pick up a stalk or two while they’re at their prime. This
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With the summer finally here, we can start getting ready for those vacations we’ve been dreaming about all year. Long road trips, plane rides, mountain
5 Local Travelers and Their Adventures
Travelers travel for a number of different reasons. It might be for work purposes, vacation, visiting extended family or just fulfilling a need that can’t
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4 Healthy Options for Your 4th of July Barbecue
With America’s birthday approaching, there’s no need to lose your summer bod with all the temptations of a 4th of July barbecue. Check out these healthy barbecue alternatives and enjoy the fireworks! Turkey Burgers Grill up some turkey burgers instead… read more
3 Ways To Make Patriotic Drinks for the Fourth of July
Relax and unwind this weekend with some refreshing patriotic drinks on the Fourth of July to get festive! Here are three ways to make drinks with red, white and blue accents! Make Red, White and Blue Ice Cubes! You'll need:… read more
Why the Beach Makes Us Feel Better
There is a reason so many people feel different near the ocean. The deeper breath. The better sleep. The mental reset that seems to arrive somewhere between hearing the waves and feeling salt in the air. People have always described… read more
Summer’s Hidden Health Danger is Right on Your Table!
When temperatures reach their peak in the summertime, it’s usually synonymous with more backyard barbecues, dips in the pool and weekend road trips. But there’s something else you may encounter this season: heat-induced health dilemmas. Bug bites, dehydration, summer colds… read more
5 Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer
Florida’s forecast for the next three months is pretty predictable — hot, hot, hot, humid and really hot! You are ready with sunscreen to prevent burns and bug spray to prevent bites, but what about water to prevent dehydration? Here… read more
Summer Self-Care Items You Need to Beat the Heat
With an abundance of heat, humidity and UV rays, summer can become difficult to tackle — and fast. Summer is so much fun, but it can often get frustrating. You find yourself trying to stay indoors as much as possible,… read more
Viparita Karani: The Yoga Pose You Did Not Know You Needed
The Viparita Karani pose has recently taken the yoga world by a gentle storm. "From the word 'Viparita' meaning 'reversed' and 'Karani' meaning 'in action,' we can understand that what many of us think of as 'legs up the wall… read more
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Lagree Fitness: A Low Impact, High Intensity Workout
Looking for the latest trend in fitness? Look into Lagree. Founded in 1998 by fitness professional Sebastien Lagree, the Lagree Method is a low impact, high intensity workout that can be completed in a short amount of time. What is… read more
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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
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
Morning Workout Motivation
With the clock falling back an hour, it is time for gym motivation to spring forward. Most professionals recommend working out in the morning because it is easier to throw in the towel after a long day of work. With… read more
Is a Deadline the Best Motivator?
Almost 10 years ago, I started a Facebook group for people who wanted to run a 5K under 30 minutes. The group—called the Sub-30 Club, which now has nearly 7,000 members—quickly changed its focus: We wouldn’t just center around 29:59.… read more
Learn What the Term “Beast Mode” Actually Means
The term “beast mode” has become common slang, but what does it really mean? According to Urban Dictionary, beast mode is defined as the “mode that you switch into when doing hardcore activities; having beast-like characteristics.” Most often, it’s used… read more
