Health & Wellness
Thinking About Making a New Year’s Resolution? Don’t.
Beginning to think about a New Year’s Resolution? Are you resolving to lose weight, declutter your home, eat clean, exercise more, quit smoking, learn a new language? Are you setting the bar higher than ever, ...
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How Much Cardio is Too Much Cardio?
Cardio is well-known for having wonderful benefits for the body. It helps with weight loss, helps to control blood sugar and helps reduce fatigue. However, there is such a thing as too much cardio, and it can ...
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5 Benefits of Fitness Trackers
Although it may seem like fitness trackers are a new trend, wearable technology has actually been around since the 17th century. In 1965, Dr. Yoshiro Hatano, Japanese professor at Kyushu University of Health and Welfare, ...
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Kids Fitness: Five Fun Pool Games to Keep Your Kids Active This Summer
School has been out and this is the time for kids to take a mental break from yellow school buses, school uniforms, and heavy backpacks. This, for many kids, means binge watching cartoons, having all-night ...
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Look Younger and Feel Better: The Natural Way
Why are the majority of us wasting time and money being pinched and prodded, as we search for the perfect “age-defying” cream? More times than not, we’re left feeling hopeless as we anxiously await the ...
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Three Competitive Swimming Opportunities Through Merritt Clubs
For some people, swimming has been a part of their lives from a young age. For other people, while they want to be a good swimmer, they only have a little swimming experience. Luckily, at ...
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6 Tips to Prep Your Child for Swim Lessons
Spring is in the air, and parents are beginning to think about getting their little ones registered for swim lessons. Some children are fearless when it comes to the water, but others are a little ...
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Different Programs for Senior Fitness
Physical activity is essential for seniors. Exercise improves circulation, strengthens muscles needed for support, increases balance and encourages flexibility. Regular activity is also beneficial for mental health as it improves mood and can sharpen brain ...
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New Year’s Resolutions and Habits
New Year’s is quickly fading away. As we sit here today, 8% of our year is already gone. Most people who set resolutions this year are scratching their heads, struggling or have already abandoned the goal.
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The Math in Losing Weight
Losing weight is the goal of nearly everyone at one time or another: we’re a weight obsessed society. Whether you want to shed 5 pounds after the holidays or need to lose 50 to maintain your ...
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4 Fun Ways Kids Can Get Fit
When it comes to kids and fitness, fun is the key. It’s the key to motivate them to move and to get away from the video screens. It’s the key to a healthy lifestyle and healthy ...
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Understanding Hypertension – Facts About Blood Pressure
When we have a good understanding of how our bodies work, we can take the steps needed to protect ourselves and live healthier lives.
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