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 in Vero Beach, Florida. What do you love about being a lifeguard? The lifestyle of… read more
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Squeeze More Health Into Your Diet With Orange Juice!
When you think of the health benefits of citrus, your first thought is probably drinking a big glass of Florida orange juice to help combat colds and boost your immune system. After all, that is orange juice’s biggest marketing claim to… read more
5 Heart-Healthy Veggies to Add To Your Diet
Eat your veggies… a phrase we have all heard a thousand times. When we were young, we thought it was just something our mom’s asked of us to make our lives miserable, but now, it is a demand from our… read more
Show Your Liver Some Love with Liver-Supporting Foods
Think of the liver as the body’s toxin processing plant. Most toxins, like pesticides, household cleaning agents, dry-cleaning chemicals and hormone disruptors in beauty products, are fat-soluble. In order to be eliminated from the body, fat-soluble toxins must be converted… 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
Turn Over A New Leaf With These Nutritious Lettuce Alternatives
Some consider salads to be the superior healthy meal, but in reality, some lettuces like iceberg and romaine have little to no nutritional value. If you really want to get the most out of your salads, craft them with hearty,… read more
What Kind Of Chocolate Should I Be Eating?
Indulgence. That’s what comes to mind when I think of chocolate. Growing up, my grandpa used to eat one piece of dark chocolate every day at lunch. He always told me that scientists said it’s good for your heart, but… read more
7 Exercises That Are Better with Workout Buddies!
We’ve found seven exercises that you can do with a friend! Friends are the best workout buddies because they keep you motivated, make exercising fun and hold you accountable to your goals! Try out these exercises with your favorite workout… read more
Simple Exercises to Encourage Hip Health
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 300,000 total hip replacements are performed each year in the United States. While some hip surgeries are inevitable, there are some steps you can take to encourage hip health… read more
Loving Number One: Practicing Self-Care
The term “self-care” may conjure the image of a woman at the spa, perhaps with cucumber slices over her eyes while someone paints her nails and massages her feet. But self-care is more than a superficial indulgence; practicing self-care is… read more
