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Getting “in shape” is a very subjective phrase, yet we all chase it. Getting your body to a state you’re happy with can feel overwhelming. You have a hundred different people telling you a hundred different things on how to get started. Nonetheless, whatever your end goal is (losing
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How to Spot and Get Rid of Mold in Your Water Bottle Before It's Too Late
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“Cooking on your gas stove can emit more nano-sized particles into the air than vehicles that run on gas or diesel, possibly increasing your risk of developing asthma or other respiratory illnesses”, a new Purdue University study found. This headline stunned me, too. I grew up with a gas stove,
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You can eat healthy and work out until your heart’s content, but none of it matters unless your sleep is in check. Recovery is the most important factor when it comes to training and fitness. Our bodies and fitness improve by encountering stressors, recovering, and adapting to a new
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Do you ever cancel your alarm clock for the weekend - planning to sleep in for once - when suddenly your eyes pop open around the same time as a normal workday? That’s your Circadian Rhythm in action. And it all started with mimosas. No, not the bottomless ones
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I’ve always preached the habit of shopping around the perimeter of the store when grocery shopping. When doing this, you’re more likely to encounter real, whole foods compared to the processed stuff plaguing the inner aisles. However, when we dive deeper into the kinds of foods we’re
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Spring is arguably the best time of the year. The weather is getting warmer, the sun is setting later, and outdoor activities are just around the corner. People are all-around much happier as this time of year approaches. However, despite all of this – and if you’re anything like me
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We all want to live longer. Luckily, over the last century, researchers have noted that our life expectancy has increased dramatically. People are living longer than ever before. And while that’s a cause for celebration, have you ever considered the quality of those “extra” years? You may have heard
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Christmas is officially around the corner! If you’re a health-conscious individual, then the anxiety is setting in. You want to enjoy yourself and have some fun for the holidays, but you want to stay healthy and not go off the rails. Or you’ve realized that your mom’s
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I grew up in a nonstick pan household. Eggs, chicken, stir-fry, veggies, you name it, we reached for that trusty Teflon-coated pan. Nowadays, my stainless steel pan is my go-to, but every once in a while when I plan to make some pancakes or a cheesy, egg omelet, I’m
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I work in health care. Outpatient Ortho, to be exact. I came in one Friday morning, after an hour's worth of traffic, to see the doctor I’m scheduled to work with that day (we’ll call him Dr. X) having 40+ patients for the day. If you’
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Imagine a flower in an open meadow. Now take the same flower and slip it into the barrel of a rifle. Or place it on a gravestone. Notice in each case how you feel. The significance changes. In new surroundings, the same object can take on considerably different meanings. The