We have all experienced that late afternoon slump. You start to lose focus, feel a bit groggy and need a little pick me up to get through the day. Taking a nap can not only give you an energy boost,… read more
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Tips On Finding Your Perfect Stretch
In a world where sitting has become the norm, our bodies are becoming excessively tight. This lack of mobility has caused people to develop back and neck pain at alarming rates. Although we can thank mom and dad for much… read more
Self-Defense Moves Everyone Should Know
How many of us can confidently say that we would be able to defend ourselves if we were physically attacked? No one ever wants to think that they could be a victim of assault, but the truth is that we… read more
Finding Balance as We Age to Prevent Injury
Falling is one of the leading causes of injury in senior citizens. In fact, the National Council on Aging reports that, “falls result in more than 2.8 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually, including over 800,000 hospitalizations and more… read more
Should You Say Goodbye To Gluten?
We all love our pastas, our breads, our cakes and our cookies — that is, unless we have celiac disease. This autoimmune disorder affects one in 100 people. That means 1 percent of the population is unable to digest gluten… read more
Learn More About Artichokes
As far as vegetables go, artichokes are certainly one of the more distinctive looking options. Artichokes 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
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. It's time you learned the… read more
How to Incorporate Exercise Into Your Next Vacation
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
4 Healthy Ways to Eat Popcorn
Scrap the pretzels and toss out the potato chips. If you are looking for a healthy snack to munch on, you might want to pop some popcorn. We have some healthy ways to eat popcorn! That’s right. This whole-grain, high-fiber… read more
Bell of the Ball: Learn More About Bell Peppers
It really doesn’t matter how you prepare and eat them. Stuffed, chopped, diced or sautéed, the bell peppers are as versatile as plain yogurt. You can add it to a salad, top a pizza with it (a personal favorite!), stuff… read more
