Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress
Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Meditation can wipe away the day’s stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most. If stress has you anxious, tense […]
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9 tips to boost your energy — naturally
Go to the store, and you’ll see a multitude of vitamins, herbs, and other supplements touted as energy boosters. Some are even added to soft drinks and other foods. But there’s little or no scientific evidence that energy boosters like […]
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7 Tips for Choosing the Best Protein Powder for You
Tailor your use for weight loss, muscle growth, wellness Protein powders are a quick way to help ensure that your body is nourished and satisfied. People use them for a variety of reasons — to lose weight, to improve sports performance and build muscle mass, and […]
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Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) – Topic Overview
As soon as possible after an injury, such as a knee or ankle sprain, you can relieve pain and swelling and promote healing and flexibility with RICE-Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Rest. Rest and protect the injured or sore area. Stop, change, or […]
Read MoreHow to Grow Fruits & Vegetables from Food Scraps
Instead of tossing those veggie stems, butts and seeds, give them new life by regrowing them into plants. These gardening tips will help you get started. Don’t toss those food scraps! Did you know that you can actually grow new […]
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The Most Nutritious Ways to Prepare Your Veggies
We all know that vegetables are healthy, but did you know that how you prepare them can make a big difference in how much nutrition you’re getting from them? In fact, according to a recent study, the vitamin C content in […]
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5 small appliances that’ll change the way you cook forever
Sometime around 2012, I turned my back on kitchen gadgets. I was setting up a new apartment and took the opportunity to go minimalist and rely on a small arsenal of basic tools. A knife, basic pots and pans, and little […]
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7 Reasons to Add Strength Training to Your Workout Routine
If you knew that a certain type of exercise could benefit your heart, improve your balance, strengthen your bones, and help you lose weight as it made you look and feel better, wouldn’t you want to get started? Well, studies show that strength training can […]
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Fitness Facts
1. Exercise Boosts Brainpower Not only does exercise improve your body, it helps your mental function, says certified trainer David Atkinson. “Exercise increases energy levels and increases serotonin in the brain, which leads to improved mental clarity,” says Atkinson, director […]
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9 Totally Manageable Fitness Resolutions From The Pros
In theory, a New Year’s resolution is a great idea. January is as good a time as any to reevaluate and prioritize and make changes. In practice, many ambitious fitness goals made on Jan 1. dissolve into self-defeating thinking and […]
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