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
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Everyone has an idea of special places that they’d love to travel, but have you ever dreamed of that one place where you know you
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
Q&A With a Beach Lifeguard
Todd Rapp’s career as a lifeguard started at a water park in 1994. Today, 26 years later, he is a firefighter and part-time beach lifeguard
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One of the culinary world’s most versatile ingredients, the almighty egg is chock-full of nutrients, a variety of uses and delicious flavors. Whether it be
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Before the advent of accessibility, travelers relied heavily on maps and books to plan the perfect vacation. While the days of taking a road trip have gotten much easier with navigation systems at our fingertips, planning a trip still takes a lot… read more
6 Flavorful and Healthy Snacks to Add to Your Cookbook
No one likes being hungry. If you are looking for something to munch on throughout the day to keep yourself full and fueled, try these tasty, healthy snacks. PB & A Forget the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Scrap the… 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 were 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… read more
The Secret Weapon for Health and Beauty: Baobab Fruit
You know the tree that this fruit is harvested from, but you likely don’t know the fruit itself. We’re talking about baobab fruit from the baobab tree. Movies like "The Lion King” and the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom have… read more
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Between TSA and crying babies on the airplane, traveling can be difficult and a little bit daunting. One thing that can make traveling go a bit smoother is making sure you pack the essentials. Everything on the list below is… read more
Amazing Homes of Alachua County: The Watson Home
We have done extensive renovation and restoration to this property, always with a goal of preserving the home’s historic significance. What we love most about this house is its large grand rooms, period architectural features and the flow of the… read more
Avoca(do) Try This at Home!
BY SARAH CORREA-DIBAR If you favor fruit salads over lettuce-and-tomato salads, avocados are the exact solution to that problem because get this: avocados are fruits and healthy in more ways than one. Avocados are coined to be full of the… 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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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
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
