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True or false? Swimming makes you hungry. (True.) Don’t play in the water for at least an hour after eating. (False.) Swimming is the best
True or false? Swimming makes you hungry. (True.) Don’t play in the water for at least an hour after eating. (False.) Swimming is the best
By Courtney Farnet What if you could burn hundreds of calories in just 30 minutes? Sprinting requires little time, lots of energy and burns more
By Chad Ruiz No new year is complete without a set of lofty resolutions. Eating less, doing more, giving more—a few commitments that usually find
Part of developing a healthy cardiovascular system is getting your heart rate up. This workout gets the blood pumping, heart beating, and challenges your core
By Michele Robert Poche Billed as the world’s largest treasure hunt, geocaching is a real-world outdoor game, using GPS-enabled devices like smartphones and tablets. It
By: Juliane Kristine Morris Nice, toned thighs are beach goals! The sun is out, and the swimsuits are on to bask in the glory of
By J. L. Thompson Many people think of yoga as a series of poses and movements that you have to get just right. While the
By Cathy Frank Resistance training is increasingly important as you age. It helps build and maintain strong bones and vital muscle tissue, preventing sarcopenia—the gradual
Getting bikini ready means ridding your body of excess fat. This super charged workout is designed to do just that. Through a series of plyometric
By: Del Griffith With most sports speed, agility, endurance, balance and more goes into being an elite athlete. Tennis requires quick changes in direction with
Not only is a trim waistline visually appealing, it can help you avoid one of the most common injuries affecting millions of Americans—lower back pain.
By Juliane Morris When osteoarthritis jeopardizes your mobility, exercise can keep you moving. Ensuring that muscles and surrounding tissues are strong is essential to provide
By Anthony Baker Zumba is an exciting, calorie burning dance exercise class, typically with a Latin flare. Getting fit and staying in shape is incredibly
By: Tami Charbonnet | Model: Amber Berry | Photographer: Richard Vallon The BOSU® Pro Balance Trainer is a rather peculiar looking tool, but its seemingly
By: Tami Charbonnet Co-written by: Model, International Les Mills Trainer, and Presenter Anna Lowery The truth is – everyone “CAN” dance! Our bodies naturally respond to the
You already know that regular exercise is good for you. The problem is doing it consistently. Only going to the gym once every couple of
Not only is a slender tummy confidence boosting, it is a sign of good health. A study published in the “Journal of the American Heart
By Juliane Morris If exercise is a bad word to your ears, you’re not alone. Where some people smile at the thought of a gym
By Juliane Morris Stay on Top of Your Fitness When You’re Away from Home Vacation or business travel tends to lead to over-indulging, treating yourself
Conditioning the muscles located around the abdominal region and spine or “the core” is tough, but necessary for a healthy level of fitness. Along with
The health of your heart is something to think about. Perhaps even something to meditate on? When it comes to heart health, most of us
By Elizabeth DeGrie The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 23 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis now and
By Patricia Danflous “Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” When Abraham Lincoln spoke those words more than a
By Patricia Danflous You are planning a celebration. Maybe it’s a party for your child’s first birthday, a wedding for your oldest daughter or a
By Tiffany Towne Are you one of the 62 percent of adults in the U.S. who have visited a chiropractor due to neck or back
When toxins are plentiful, the body has a sure way of letting you know the signs and symptoms of toxicity. Toxins are harmful substances that
Your doctor says “walking pneumonia” is the diagnosis for the achy, exhausted, yucky feeling you’ve experienced for a few days. But don’t take the finding
By Patricia Danflous “Have you thought about intermittent fasting?” When Elizabeth Russell’s OB/Gyn asked that question, she thought she might have misunderstood. What about the
By Kristy Podruchny The concept of neuroplasticity teaches us that our brains are capable of changing at any point in our lives. Brain training, which
By Julie Maddock A smile is a gift we can give to someone every day. And we feel more confident in readily smiling when we
By Kristy Podruchny New research that explores cancer prevention and treatment is always exciting to hear about–especially when it’s related to something we can control
The mind is a very powerful thing! Hypothetically, our thoughts can be likened to seeds we plant in our minds. These seeds can grow into
If the term “work-life balance” makes you roll your eyes, you aren’t alone. According to the American Psycologocal Association, more than half of all women say
Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re
You know the statistics -more than one-third of children and more than two-thirds of adults in the UnitedStates are overweight or obese. Those numbersare high
By Michele Robert Poche Vertigo is the feeling of motion, spinning and tilting in the absence of any movement. Although it can be quite
By Patricia Danflous Towny Robinson Introduces Natural Alternatives for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction and Cognitive Dysfunction. There’s one in every family. Someone who just doesn’t march
By Elizabeth DeGrie The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 23 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis now and
35 million Americans are affected each year by seasonal allergies. As pollen scatters through the air, rhinitis attacks become abundant, causing pain and irritation in the
By: Michael Kabel Summertime is here again, and that means it’s time to take all the best precautions against the Sun, insects, and routine seasonal
By Shannon Brown We stopped taking antibiotics after we began feeling better, or perhaps, began exercising too soon. It’s okay, we’ve all been there. But
By Patricia Danflous What’s a girl from Atlantic City, New Jersey doing in California’s wine country? Carmel Baronoff’s simple answer is “living well.” One of
By Liz Genest Smith If you deal with a chronic condition, have ever been injured, or are simply over 40, you know how important it
By Liz McGehee Mammograms have been the standard for breast cancer detection since 1976, which begs the question: Is it still the greatest tool we
By Patricia Danflous You are planning a celebration. Maybe it’s a party for your child’s first birthday, a wedding for your oldest daughter or a
“I’m probably tired from working too hard.” “I’m too young.” “This pain will pass.” It’s easy to dismiss the signs of heart disease, but ignoring
By Amber King Who doesn’t like a nibble or two of dark chocolate? When you have an urge for something indulgent, a bite of bittersweet
By Patricia Danflous Take charge of your body… Laughter is the best medicine… Positive thinking speeds healing… An apple a day keeps the doctor away…
By Shannon Brown Consider Bioidentical Hormones Bioidentical hormones have gotten a lot of attention recently. Instead of hormone medications, bioidentical hormones are an exact match
By Liz McGehee To achieve mind-body-soul balance, nurture your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs in the following ways: 1. Maintain a grateful attitude. Creating and
By Patricia Danflous “Have you thought about intermittent fasting?” When Elizabeth Russell’s OB/Gyn asked that question, she thought she might have misunderstood. What about the
The mind is a very powerful thing! Hypothetically, our thoughts can be likened to seeds we plant in our minds. These seeds can grow into
I’m sure you will agree, women are the busiest creatures on earth. So, how can you keep from going stir crazy as you juggle life
By: Christian Dischler The science of free radical chemistry is well known, with a focus on the important balance between free radicals and antioxidants for
Looking for a way to relax? Increase circulation? Boost immunities? Would you believe me if I said you could accomplish all of that with something
It may seem futuristic, but what if you could improve your health by using your mind? Two ancient therapies can help you do just that!