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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 By the time they reach high school, 63% of kids are no longer active.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.

This Month In Insurance

This Month In Exercise

Tips for Reducing Foot Pain After Exercising

Have you ever noticed after a workout that your feet hurt more than usual? It is actually normal for your feet to hurt a little bit after working out, but if you have excessive foot pain following every exercise, you may have an underlying problem. It is important to get ... Read More

How to Get the Most Out of Your Workouts

Many people who spend hours in the gym are trying to get lean and toned, but somehow it ends up being harder than anticipated. So, what does one have to do to actually tone their muscles and see some definition? Read More

This Month In Nutrition

A History of Bananas

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits, perhaps because they are inexpensive and easy to come by. They are a convenient snack to bring with you to work or school and they are perfectly nutritious for people of any age. Read More

The Effect of Sugar on Depression

Eating sugar has been linked to anxiety and depression, which are both on the rise. Studies have shown that people who eat a high amount of sugar are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, regardless of other factors such as socioeconomic status, use of alcohol, exercise, smoking, body weight ... Read More

This Month In Health

The Shocking Truth About Sponges

While you have probably heard how much bacteria your kitchen sponge holds, you might not realize how difficult it is to kill that bacteria and clean your dishes with a sanitized sponge. Read More

The Effect of Sleep on Body Weight

Obesity is a major epidemic in the United States with almost 71% of U.S. adults over the age of 20 being overweight or obese. Additionally, almost 21% of children between the ages of 12 and 19 are considered obese and 17% of 6- to 11-year-olds and 9% of 2- to ... Read More

This Month In Lifestyle

The Benefits of Generosity

Less than one-third of Americans report that they are happy and satisfied with their lives. Does this mean that happiness is almost unattainable? The truth is, many people need to make only small changes to their lives to become happier. One of those changes is to be more generous. Read More

Seven Things to Do Before Getting Engaged

Do you think you have found the one and you are ready to settle down? How do you know if it is too soon to pop the question? Perhaps not surprisingly, how long you have been with your partner isn't necessarily the only factor you should consider. It may actually ... Read More

50% Is, in Fact, a Passing Grade

You may think that the most successful people in the world never make a mistake and ace everything that they set out to do. However, this is not the case. In fact, some professionals, such as basketball players, only succeed 50% of the time and are still considered to be ... Read More