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As our society becomes more health-conscious, there has been an increased focus on the importance of exercise. Many people exercise to control weight and get in better physical condition to become more healthy or physically attractive, but exercise and stress management are also closely linked. Exercise can be an extremely ...Read More

Kids and Fitness - Get Your Kids to Move

I don’t know about you, but sometimes it’s hard to get the kids out of the basement and off the X Box. By the time they reach high school, 63% of kids are no longer active.

Keeping Cool when the Weather is Hot

It's summertime and you head outside to exercise, before your session is over, your body feels like it is on fire from the heat. It's not your imagination. Fifteen minutes into your run and your body temperature could be as high as 5° F above normal.

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This Month In Exercise

How Physical Activity Benefits Children

Our bodies were designed to move and therefore need to be exercised in order to maintain proper health. Due to the increase of technology over the recent years, however, the activity levels of people have declined and life has become more sedentary. The excessive sitting of Americans increases the rate ... Read More

Relief From Shoulder Pain in the Gym

Shoulder injuries make up over a third of all major weight-room injuries because they are not limited to one body type. No matter one's ability, the shoulder can be overworked or over-strained, resulting in injury. These injuries often take several months to recover from and often end up recurring with ... Read More

This Month In Nutrition

Omega-3s and Heart Health

Whether it is due to lack of sleep, excess stress, or some unexplained reason, we all have off days sometimes. These are the days that you just want to sit at home and do not feel motivated to be productive or energetic. This is natural and everyone goes through high ... Read More

Alcohol's Role in Cancer

Obesity continues to be on the rise with almost one third of the American population suffering from obesity, costing the country over $147 billion annual in medical costs. There are several causes to the rise in obesity rates including overeating, sedentary lifestyle, and even eating the wrong foods. For example, ... Read More

This Month In Health

Signs of an Ulcer

The incidence of ulcers in Americans continues to stay steady, despite new studies, research, and treatments. Just under 7% of Americans have been diagnosed with ulcers. Read More

The Importance of Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals. It also helps create red blood cells and helps the body use vitamin K, which is crucial for heart health. However, studies have shown that billions of people around the world have a deficiency in vitamin E, with most people ... Read More

This Month In Lifestyle

Why Men Love Being Married

While some may really enjoy their period of bachelorhood, no guy wants date for the rest of his life. Most men want to eventually settle down and end up in a long term relationship. So what is the draw to a life with a partner? Here are ten reasons why ... Read More

How Sleep Can Promote Weight Loss

One of the most effective ways to lose weight is to get a quality night's sleep. Studies have shown that dieters who get at least 8 hours of sleep lose twice as much weight as those who are sleeping for fewer than 6. Your bedtime routine has a big impact ... Read More

Common Hobbies of Entrepreneurs

People often take up hobbies as an extra activity that peaks their interest and enthusiasm, or brings them pleasure or relaxation. These are usually done during one's free time. They are done for the pleasure that they provide, but they can have additional benefits as well. Read More