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I Don’t Have Energy to Exercise

Thursday, May 2, 2013
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I Don’t Have Energy to Exercise

Who says “you don’t have the energy to exercise?”  Nonsense! A good exercise program will increase your energy level. Exercising will raise your spirits and help to revitalize you. You may not have…

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Is Being Overweight Unhealthy?

Wednesday, May 1, 2013
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Is Being Overweight Unhealthy?

Being a couple of  pounds overweight may not really be that much of a problem. Only your physician can tell you for sure. Naturally, it depends on your unique situation. What we…

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Seniors: Need Another Reason to Exercise?

Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Seniors: Need Another Reason to Exercise?

People who exercise vigorously in later years are much more sexually active than those who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Whether or not this is psychological or physical is, to the best…

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Will Exercise Combat the Common Cold?

Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Will Exercise Combat the Common Cold?

Exercise may fight colds and illness.  That is the finding of several major studies concerning the effects of exercise on the common cold.  For example: 1.  A Harvard immunologist found that…

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Cut Your Health Risks by Cutting Caffeine

Monday, April 22, 2013
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Cut Your Health Risks by Cutting Caffeine

Caffeine is the most widely consumed “drug” in America and Northern Europe.  Usually, when we think of caffeine, coffee comes to mind.  But caffeine is present in tea, cola, other sodas,…

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Is Your Current Diet Dangerous?

Friday, April 19, 2013
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Is Your Current Diet Dangerous?

Rate your current diet. How do you know your present diet isn’t dangerous?  Take this test to find out. 1.  Does this diet provide a reasonable number of calories? It should be…

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When Selecting an Eating Plan, Choose a Diet That Works for You

Thursday, April 18, 2013
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When Selecting an Eating Plan, Choose a Diet That Works for You

Dr. Marc Sorenson knows what he’s talking about when it comes to diets.  At his organization, the National Institute of Fitness, more than 90 tons of body fat have been lost. …

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Something Fishy!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013
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Something Fishy!

Enjoy the health-giving benefits of omega-3 fats. These fats help form prostaglandins, which regulate the cardiovascular, reproductive, immune and central nervous systems.  What’s more, they help protect against heart disease by…

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Is Yogurt Fattening?

Tuesday, April 16, 2013
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Is Yogurt Fattening?

Yogurt need not be fattening. Once considered a dieter’s food, yogurt comes in a variety of new styles, flavors, and textures.  Used to be, if you wanted to eat yogurt, your…

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How Do You Determine Your Target Heart Rate?

Friday, April 12, 2013
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How Do You Determine Your Target Heart Rate?

Some experts suggest exercising at 60 to 75 percent of your maximum heart rate to achieve maximum cardiovascular benefits with minimal risk. But how do you know what your maximum heart…

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