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The lime is here. Small but mighty, limes are bright green citrus fruits used in recipes and add zest to water. Under the lime’s thick
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Researchers often look to nature to help improve the human experience. Even the basic principles of flight were found from birds. Throughout human history we
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Peaches – a sweet, juicy fruit whose warm orange and pink skin is reminiscent of a summertime sunset. This fuzzy fruit is native to China, and it is part of the stone fruit family because it has one large seed,… read more
Walking: Improve Your Mental and Physical Health
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 of day? First, it is worth saying that there is no… read more
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This is the moment — you finally scored concert tickets to see your favorite musical artist, yet when you get there, you’re more blown away by the performance than you are the singing. How do performance artists train for their… read more
Getting the Most From Your Vitamins
Vitamins are meant to support health, not complicate it. But if you’ve ever stared at a supplement label wondering whether to take it with breakfast, dinner or not at all, you’re not alone. The truth is that when and how you take… read more
Why Do Your Bruises Change Color?
Bruises are quite the pain — literally and physically. They often show up when we can hardly remember how we got them and leave eye-catching blemishes, leading to family and friends saying, “How in the world did you get that?” … read more
Understanding Cryotherapy: Put Some Ice on That!
If you twist your ankle during your evening run, the first thing everyone will tell you to do is “put some ice on it.” Why? It has been proven that cold slows down blood flow and circulation to an injury… read more
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Your nose is stuffy, your eyes are watering, your throat is scratchy, and all you want to do is stay in bed. You have a box of tissues on your nightstand, a full bottle of aspirin in the medicine cabinet… 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
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
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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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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
