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The Best Food Festivals: Must Eat… Will Travel!
There’s nothing better than being surrounded by food — and people who love it just as much as you do... unless you’re traveling to get to that food. Across the United States, Americans can be proud of our ability to… read more
How to Stay Regular When You Travel
Travel can be an exciting break from our normal routines. However, sometimes an unwanted travel companion, like constipation or diarrhea, can tag along. While your schedule may look different on vacation, sticking to regular bathroom habits can help you better… read more
How to Conquer Jet Lag
Whenever we travel far distances and across time zones, we are susceptible to suffering from jet lag. It can affect people in very different ways, but there are ways to combat it and lessen its impact when you are traveling. … read more
Ted Talks: A Change in Location Inspired a Change in Action
When you spend more than two decades in Florida, you learn to like inclines about as much as you adore 4 p.m. August temps. Granted, I do like hiking and appreciate the views from above, and lordy knows that I… read more
Skin Chafing: An Unwanted Side Effect of Exercise
Exercise and activity have so many benefits for our bodies, but it can also bring some unwanted side effects. Chafing is a common skin condition that can occur when skin rubs together from activity and/or hot weather. “The medical definition… read more
Burning Up: The Truth About Heartburn
Feeling the burn? If a wave of pain is rushing through your chest, it might not be coming from your heart. Those aches that feel like chest pain could actually be coming from somewhere else. Let's learn the truth about… read more
Learn More About Artichokes
As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. They owe their odd appearance to the fact that they (like capers) are actually flower buds! If your diet is lacking in fiber (like the… read more
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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
The Lunge: Easy At-Home Exercises That Give Big Results
The lunge is an oldie but goodie. During 2020, when all had to be at home, people looked online and in print for workouts they could do in their homes with little to no equipment. One movement that became a… read more
Get 10,000 Steps In a Day – the Easy Way!
10,000 seems to be the magic number... when it comes to steps, of course. Now, every fitness tracking watch and app pushes us to get to that 10,000 steps mark, but sometimes it just seems impossible – especially for those… 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