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Health & Fitness – Healthy Feet

July 6, 2013

Wear good shoes. Purchase low heeled shoes that fit well and have plenty of room for your toes. Replace these...

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Health & Fitness – What is the SilverSneakers Fitness Program?

June 21, 2013

SilverSneakers is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity...

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Tips For Choosing Workout Shoes – Health & Fitness

June 7, 2013

My first recommendation is to shop at a sport shoe store that has knowledgeable employees. A knowledgeable shoe salesperson can...

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Smarter Snacking For Spring And Summer – Health & Fitness

May 17, 2013

(BPT) - The air turns mild and warm, people gladly shed winter coats, and the days grow longer - everything...

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Health & Fitness – Osteoporosis & Exercise

May 3, 2013

One of the best ways to strengthen your bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you...

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Sitting – Health & Fitness

April 19, 2013

When do we sit? At meals, driving, at most jobs, during meetings, watching TV, at church, at school, visiting, at...

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Top 10 reasons why older adults should exercise – Health & Fitness

April 7, 2013

From the American Council on Exercise (ACE) It’s becoming increasingly clear to the medical community that it’s just as important...

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Causes of Obesity — Health and Fitness

March 15, 2013

Basically, obesity results when someone regularly eats or drinks more calories than needed. The body stores these extra calories as...

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Effective Strength Training –

March 1, 2013

You don't have to be a bodybuilder to reap the benefits of strength training. With proper form, strength training can...

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What is interval training?

February 15, 2013

Interval training is alternating bursts of higher intensity activity with intervals of lighter activity. Take walking. If you're in good...

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8 Tips for Sustaining Your Weight Loss Program

February 1, 2013

Find an exercise buddy or partner. Having accountability to someone else, even if it's your dog, keeps you honest. It's...

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Benefits Of Using A Personal Trainer

January 18, 2013

Do you think personal trainers are just for the rich and famous? Think again. While we don't come at bargain...

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STRATEGIES TO REDUCE CALORIE INTAKE – Health and Fitness

January 5, 2013

Over the past 20-30 years, portion sizes of everything from pizza to muffins have increased an average of two to...

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Holiday Stress Or Holiday Blues

December 21, 2012

Exercise may help! Research has shown that certain levels of physical activity can positively affect mental health – stress, depression,...

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Why Move? (As In Exercise) – Health and Fitness

December 7, 2012

Strong Evidence: lower risk of early death lower risk of coronary heart disease lower risk of stroke lower risk of...

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NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL DIABETES MONTH

November 17, 2012

DANGERS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES November 2012 Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which the body becomes resistant to...

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MANAGING LOWER BACK PAIN – Health & Fitness

November 3, 2012

Lower back pain is very common among adults and is often caused by overuse and muscle strain, injury, or carrying...

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HOW MANY CALORIES DO I NEED? – Health & Fitness

October 19, 2012

The question I am asked most often by my training clients and participants in my weight management classes is: how...

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Health and Fitness – Exercise for Breast Cancer Patients

October 5, 2012

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Most of us know that exercise can help prevent (lower the risk) of...

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Is A Low Glycemic Index Diet A Good Choice For You?

September 21, 2012

A glycemic index diet uses the glycemic index, whereby foods and beverages are ranked based on how they affect blood...

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