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Ted Talks: Back at It

The first time I ever had my back go out on me was about 15 years ago. I reached around to the back seat of the car, pulled some kind of muscle and grimaced like a lemon-sucking baby. Later that day, I was standing up to… read more

Health Insurance for the Traveler

Your bags are packed, itinerary set, passport in hand – you are ready! But have you stopped to consider what you might do if the unexpected happens? While nobody anticipates their vacation going awry, sometimes things arise unexpectedly and it’s… read more

How Food Can Improve Our Moods

Sometimes a good meal is all you need to lift your spirits, but choosing the exact foods that have happiness built in them can also be a good cure for the blues!  Chocolate  We have heard for years about the… read more

Is Happiness a Choice?

I’m sure most of us have heard the age-old question: Is the glass half empty or half full? Well, it all depends on how you choose to look at it. From when we wake up and pick out our clothes… read more

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Addicted to Fitness

Addicted to Fitness

Regular exercise is essential for optimal physical and emotional health but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults complete 150 to 300… read more

Workouts for the Week

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

Band-Aid: Using Resistance Bands

When building your exercise equipment repertoire, it is important to think about how much space it takes up, and how many different exercises you can do with it. Enter the numerous benefits of resistance bands. Resistance bands offer a wide… read more

Try Water Aerobics

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

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