Stock Up on Single-Serving Drinks

Stock Up on Single-Serving Drinks

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When you’re on the go and thirsty, it’s always convenient to grab a soda or an energy drink. However, most of the time you’re sucking down an abundance of caffeine and sugar. A 32-ounce soda from McDonald’s has 310 calories and 86 grams of sugar. Surprisingly, a 12-ounce serving of…

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5 Causes of Diabetes: Are You at Risk?

5 Causes of Diabetes: Are You at Risk?

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Obesity…High blood pressure and poor cholesterol…Insulin resistance…Smoking…Pregnancy…  They are more than common health woes. They also happen to be five factors that raise the risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), an estimated 25.9 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, and another 79…

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Ward Off Exercise Injuries

Ward Off Exercise Injuries

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Regardless of whether you’re a novice athlete or a professional athlete, it’s always important to make time for a little R & R. Periods of rest are instrumental in helping to make sure you get the most out of your workout. In fact, the days off from working out are…

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Chew, Chew Training

Chew, Chew Training

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Chewing your food is the first step in the all-important digestion process. In order to digest food properly, your food must be broken down into a liquid form before it’s swallowed. When you don’t get the job done, large food particles that haven’t been digested make an appearance in the…

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6 Tips for Making Christmas Lists

6 Tips for Making Christmas Lists

Moms / Mom Tips

Santa isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. For most children, making a Christmas list is a favorite pastime. What could be more fun than creating one giant wishlist with anything — and everything — you’ve ever wanted? Of course, it’s only natural that many kids…

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Baby Registry Essentials

Baby Registry Essentials

Moms / Mom Tips

The shopping bug bites pregnant or adopting women at different times, and it’s tough to know how to guide the sweet friends and family who want to celebrate the baby’s arrival with a gift. But it’s important to set up a baby registry, especially if you anticipate having a shower…

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