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How Sugar and Alcohol Affect Sleep Nov 11, 2022

Sleep is one of the most important assets to our health. It's when our bodies and minds rebuild to be ready for the next day.Ā Even with proper nutrition and a solid exercise routine, progress will be slow and uncomfortable if you don't give your body sufficient time to recover. This is one of the re...

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The True Secret to Success Nov 07, 2022

Everybody wants to know the secret to success, that one pill or strategy that will magically change them into that fit, healthy individual they've always wanted to be. Here's the real secret: those things don't exist.

In an age of instant gratification, it's easy to want success immediately. Howeve...

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Butternut Squash Soup with Chicken Sausage Nov 04, 2022

With the weather dropping and Thanksgiving right around the corner, comfort foods like soups start to become more common meals.
For a healthy, delicious recipe, try this butternut squash soup with chicken sausage!
Courtesy of Food Network Magazine
Level: Easy
Total: 40 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Yield: ...

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Wrist/Forearm Strengthening Nov 02, 2022

Wrists are the stabilizers of the arms, important for most every upper body movement we do. So when the wrists are weak or have chronic pain, it can be very difficult to do many tasks.
Try these exercises to strenghten your wrists and improve your quality of life!

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Exercise for a Longer Life Oct 31, 2022

Want to live longer and maintain a good quality of life?
Exercise!
Studies have shown consistent exercise (150-300min/week) decreases risk of death by any cause by 22% compared to the norm. This number improves, up to 31% lower risk of death, with increased levels of exercise.

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Parental Habits Oct 28, 2022

Parent's dietary habits don't only affect their health, but the health of their children as well. "Various studies found a great influence of parental dietary habits on dietary behaviors of their children regardless of demographic characteristics such as gender, age, socioeconomic status and country...

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Shortcuts Oct 26, 2022

"Try this new pill and you'll shed the weight almost instantly!"

This new challenge will make you drop 30lbs in 30 days!"

Sound familiar?

Fad diets, "heatlh gurus", and crazy program challenges are everywhere in the fitness world these days. While they differ in their approach, they all have on t...

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Control your Mind Oct 24, 2022

"Mind over matter" may be a saying that's overused, but that doesn't mean it isn't true.

We've seen it time and time again, our bodies are capable of much more than we believe. When you're getting to your last few reps in an exercise and feel like you can't move your arms, just try! I'd be willing ...

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Skinny Burrito Bowl Oct 21, 2022

Ingredients
Ingredients scaled to: 1 serving
3/16 cup, sliced Onions (Diced) (19.2 grams)
1 1/3 oz Ground turkey (38 grams)
3 1/3 tbsp Chicken broth (50 grams)
2 2/3 tbsp Brown rice (10-minute rice) (30.8 grams)
2 2/3 tbsp Pace, Picante Sauce (1 cup) (42.7 grams)
3/16 cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes (Diced...

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"Later" Oct 19, 2022

What does "later" mean?
Sometimes it means the same day. Sometimes it means next week. Sometimes, we look up and "later" has become years.

2 things to always make sure to ask yourself if you're going to put something off until later.Ā 

1. Why can't you do it now? Sometimes, things are unavoidable a...

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Portion Sizes Oct 17, 2022

Portion sizes in America have increased 2-3x in the past 20 years. It's important to keep this in mind as it can hold you back from the results your looking for, even if you're eating nutritious foods like chicken and almonds.

As you may know, the basic equation for weight gain or loss is calories ...

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Artificial Sweeteners Oct 14, 2022

Yes, it is true that artificial sweeteners are better than natural sugars in the calorie department.
They also lack the vitamins, minerals, and fiber provided by real sugar. Since they are artificial and thus foreign objects in your body, they can upset its natural balance and cause problems in liver...

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