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Tips for Coping with Back to School Stress: Practice Makes Perfect

Whether the start of a new school year is right around the corner or already in full swing, the end of August is often the beginning of something else for some parents: an increased feeling of anxiety.   According to Healthline.com, if you’re a mom who’s experiencing a little extra stress at the beginning of a new school year, you’re not alone. In fact, your feeling is more common than you […]

todayAugust 25, 2019

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You Can Never Have Too Many Vegetables, Except for These…

It's hard to imagine, but not all vegetables are created equal. "Vegetables are often divided into two categories: starchy and nonstarchy," Lauri Wright, PhD, RDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, recently said in an interview with POPSUGAR. "Starchy vegetables have higher amounts of carbs," compared to nonstarchy vegetables like cauliflower and asparagus. So, while all vegetables are packed with helpful nutrients - and they all deserve a spot […]

todayAugust 22, 2019

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Do These Five Things to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 60%

According to a 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and this number is expected to more than double by 2050. However, scientists are constantly working on discovering ways to lower Alzheimer’s risk before this projection becomes a reality—and recently, researchers unveiled findings that may put us one step closer to actually fighting off the disease.   At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on […]

todayAugust 21, 2019

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Jillian Michaels’ Tips for a Rockin’ Booty

Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jillian Michaels, creator of the My Fitness app, knows a thing or two about losing weight and toning physiques.   But before she'll tell you her secrets to ripped abs or toned arms, she'll make sure you know one thing: If your main goal is to lose weight, even in a specific area of your body, you need to exercise more than just one part. "You can't spot reduce […]

todayAugust 20, 2019

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Intuitive Eating: Listen to Your Body

When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, there's a lot of information out there. Between figuring out which eating plan to follow, what the deal is with sugar in fruit, or if buzzy trends like celery juice are worth trying, it all adds  complicated layers to the seemingly-simple act of feeding yourself. While intuitive eating seems like a great idea (and it's backed by many health experts), it can also feel […]

todayAugust 19, 2019

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So You Want to Become a Jogger

Jogging is a wonderful form of exercise.  It's simple, it's easy, it's great for building cardiovascular endurance, and recent studies show that it's the most effective form of exercise for losing, and keeping weight off.  If you're thinking about lacing up and giving jogging a try but want to be smart about it, read on....   For the novice jogger or people who are unsure how or where to begin, […]

todayAugust 15, 2019

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What’s the Most Effective Form of Exercise for Weight Loss?

Doctors frequently encourage patients to exercise more and eat less in order to keep their waist trim, but which form of exercise is the most effective?  Yes, according to researchers in China, who have now identified the five types of exercise that are most effective at helping people who are predisposed to obesity stave off that weight gain.   According to the study, which was published in the journal PLOS […]

todayAugust 14, 2019

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Mixed Messages Over Healthy Diets Causes Confusion Among Fitness Enthusiasts

According to a recent health study, mixed messages over “healthy” diets are causing “significant” confusion among fitness enthusiasts.   Conflicting expert reports over what is right and wrong means the vast majority of regular exercisers do not know if the food they eat is really doing them any good.  In fact, a whopping 80% admit they are “clueless” over the nutritional benefits of different food types – and have no idea what they […]

todayAugust 13, 2019

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Which Disrupts Sleep More: Coffee, Nicotine, or Alcohol?

We could all use more sleep — or at least better quality sleep.  And while the rule of thumb is to cut back on the java when trying to have a more restful slumber, it turns out that people who smoke cigarettes or have an evening drink may be actually hurting their chances of sleeping through the night more than those who have a cup o' joe.   New research […]

todayAugust 12, 2019

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