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Health and Fitness – Vitamin D

May 2, 2014

Vitamin D is a necessary vitamin for your health. It helps your body absorb calcium from food and supplements. People...

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Health & Fitness – Type 2 Diabetes

April 18, 2014

Type 2 diabetes can be easy to ignore, especially in the early stages when you're feeling fine. Diabetes affects many...

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What Has Exercise Done for Me?

April 4, 2014

Rather than having a regular article full of information and facts, I thought it would be more fun to give...

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Health and Fitness – Bursitis

March 21, 2014

Bursitis is inflammation of the bursa. The bursa is a sac filled with lubricating (synovial) fluid. Healthy bursae rest at...

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Bone Health – Health & Fitness

March 7, 2014

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Health & Fitness – What Is High Blood Pressure?

February 22, 2014

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. High blood pressure (HBP) means the pressure in...

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Health & Fitness – Progressive Overload Definition

February 7, 2014

In order for a muscle to grow, strength to be gained, performance to increase, or for any similar improvement to...

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Does Muscle Burn Fat?

January 17, 2014

Our bodies naturally burn more calories each day to maintain a pound of muscle than it does to maintain a...

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Planks & Crunches – Oh No!

January 4, 2014

Often the first question I am asked by personal training clients or students in a fitness class (no matter the...

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More Than 60% Of The U.S. Population Is Overweight Or Obese

December 21, 2013

December 2013 Possible answers. 1. Fast Food. We think we are too busy to make healthy meals at home. So...

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Senior Fitness – Health & Fitness

December 7, 2013

For many, growing older means steady loss of energy, vigor and strength. You start noticing that it is harder to...

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What Is The Best Resistance Workout?

November 16, 2013

No single piece of weight training equipment is best for everyone. Free weights, body weight, weight machines and elastic resistance...

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Early Signs of Alzheimer’s – Health & Fitness

November 2, 2013

We (young and old) forget things and make silly mistakes. When this happens to an older adult, they are frequently...

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Health & Fitness – What is BMI and Why is BMI Important?

October 19, 2013

BMI stands for Body Mass Index. This is a calculation using your height and weight. You can easily determine your...

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Exercise For Breast Cancer Patients

October 5, 2013

Most of us know that exercise can help prevent (lower the risk) of breast cancer. Exercise can also increase the...

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What is BMI and Why is BMI Important?

September 20, 2013

What is BMI and Why is BMI Important? BMI stands for Body Mass Index. This is a calculation using your...

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Who Is A Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery?

September 6, 2013

I am frequently asked about my opinion on Weight Loss Surgeries and who qualifies. Below are the criteria used by...

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How Much Protein Is Enough? – Health and Fitness

August 16, 2013

Most people in the U.S. get more than enough protein each day, and probably get too much from meat, poultry,...

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Joint Pain Due To Osteoarthritis

August 2, 2013

The cartilage that cushions your joints can wear away over time. This condition is known as osteoarthritis. Without this cartilage...

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Pets Make Powerful Partners In Weight Loss – Health and Fitness

July 19, 2013

(BPT) - Lives. Homes. Furniture. Even beds. People share a lot when a dog or cat is part of the...

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