We’ve all heard that dogs are “man’s best friend.” But maybe there’s more to this phrase than we think. Can having a dog actually improve your health? Many experts believe that dog owners are happier and healthier when compared to individuals who do not own… read more
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Trusting the Trackers: Are Calorie Counters Accurate?
After running for 30 minutes and breaking a serious sweat, you may feel like you can conquer the world, especially when the treadmill reads 350 calories burned. But are these numbers accurate? Here is an inside guide on how to… read more
Working Out Doesn’t Have to be a Drag — it can be a Dance!
Working out for some comes naturally. For others, it is a dread. For those who find it dreadful, I do not blame you. The thing that people forget is that there are multiple ways to work out — it is… read more
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
Get Your Heart Pumping With These Cardio Intensive Workouts!
A comprehensive workout routine includes 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic activity and at least two days per week of resistance training that works all major muscle groups. If that sounds like too much, cut the time and… read more
Raw or Cooked? How to Get the Most Nutrition From Your Produce
We often hear that fruits and vegetables in their raw form are nutritionally superior to cooked produce. But how much truth is behind this claim? The answer is that it varies among different types of vegetables and fruits. In some vegetables and fruits… read more
Ted Talks: The Consequences of Comparison
As I was getting dressed at the gym the other day, a fellow locker room attendee sat in the space next to me. He sat only in his boxers, still panting (after de-panting). He looked relieved. And ripped. He was… read more
Florida Fruit: The Antioxidant Powerhouse Grapefruit
Grapefruit is a native Florida fruit full of health benefits. Grapefruit season kicks off as the weather turns cooler, usually around November, with peak sweetness from January through May. According to Medical News Today, grapefruit is packed with many nutrients,… read more
Get Your Summer Reading List Ready with These Suggestions!
Summer will be here before you know it, and what better way to spend that free time soaking up the sun than with a good book? If you are looking for a list of books to fill your Amazon cart… read more
Local Women Battle Ovarian Cancer, Part 3
A Tale of Two Lives - Surviving, fighting and educating through ovarian cancer Known as one of the “silent killers,” ovarian cancer claims approximately 14,000 lives a year in the U.S., sparing no one … even children as young as two… read more