How often do you hear someone say, “I had a great night’s sleep last night!” or “I feel refreshed and energetic!”? Probably not very often. Sleep deprivation doesn’t only seem to be the new normal, according to the National Sleep Foundation, it is the new normal: most Americans are sleep-deprived. […]
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Ever heard someone give themselves permission to indulge their sweet tooth just because they just had a great workout? It’s a common excuse. Many people believe that because they exercise, they’re in the black when looking at their calorie input vs. calorie output. However you can not out exercise a[…]
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We all hear how bad stress is for us, and that we have to control it. But what does this really mean? What are the effects of stress on us? How Does Your Body React to Stress? When you experience stress, your body releases a hormone called cortisol. In small[…]
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Did you know that research shows the average winter weight gain to be five to seven pounds? Some people gain this extra weight because they have Seasonal Affective Disorder—a type of winter depression. But most of us can’t blame winter depression for our tendency to pick up extra weight during[…]
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It’s that time of year again—a time of cool breezes, colored leaves and holiday preparation. Fall and winter are exciting times… Unless you suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you struggle with winter depression, this time of year is not filled with joy and anticipation. Instead, you probably feel like[…]
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Vacation season is about to go into full swing. Whether you are traveling to the mountains or the beach, it’s the time of year when many of us look forward to a time of rest and recovery from our hectic lives. When you think of getting fit, resting is probably[…]
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There is a reason why celebrities and other highly successful people choose to hire a certified personal trainer: IT WORKS. And this is why so many people rely on personal trainers to help them move from mediocre to excellence in their pursuit of health, fitness and weight loss. The Reality[…]
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You spent the winter working hard because you want to say no to summer weight gain. You exercised consistently, you were careful to eat more healthy foods and you watched your portion sizes. Why? So you would look great at the lake and have plenty of energy to enjoy summer. […]
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One way to help lose weight is to raise your metabolism. We hear this a lot but what does it really mean? Let’s start at the beginning. Did you know that metabolism was originally called “insensible perspiration”? In the 1600s, Santorio Santorio performed controlled experiments by weighing himself in a[…]
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Flu shots are offered by pharmacies, health clinics, and doctor’s offices. Some companies even arrange for nurses to come on-site and vaccinate their employees. How do you decide if you should get one? Flu shots are the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications. Flu vaccines cause antibodies[…]
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