Oat What a Feeling!

Oat What a Feeling!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s oatmeal that’s loaded with additives and preservatives… and then there’s the real deal. The experts encourage you to start your morning off with a bowl of plain oat flakes. Oats are rich in fiber and soluble fiber, making them a much-needed staple in your diet. According to the American…

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The YMCA can make you T-H-I-N

The YMCA can make you T-H-I-N

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Do you take advantage of what your community has to offer? If the answer is “no,” then it’s time to break out of your shell and see what your city has to offer. Most communities have a YMCA. For a fraction of the price of a sports club, you can…

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Diversify Your Workouts

Diversify Your Workouts

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Spending hours upon hours on the treadmill can be downright dull. After an extended period of time, the same old exercises are going to wear out their welcome. Variety is the spice of life — so be sure to mix it up regularly. For starters, find a balance of strength…

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Celebrate National Wear Red Day

Celebrate National Wear Red Day

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Today marks National Wear Red Day, the annual endeavor to raise awareness of women’s heart disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States. An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart disease, accounting for about 27 percent of all deaths in the United States. National…

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Have a Well-Balanced Workout

Have a Well-Balanced Workout

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Most of us know what it takes and why it’s important to include all of the food groups in our diets, yet many people leave out important components of a successful workout program. Does yours have all the pieces of the pie, or are you unbalanced? There are five elements…

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Wake Up to Better Sleep

Wake Up to Better Sleep

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

We bet you didn’t know it was National Sleep Awareness Week. According to the National Sleep Foundation, this year’s focus is on “springing forward,” the process of losing that precious hour of sleep for Daylight Savings Time. The amount of rest you get is directly related to how you perform…

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Calcium Check: Are You Getting It?

Calcium Check: Are You Getting It?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Make sure you’re getting enough calcium. Of all the minerals the body absorbs, you’re most likely to come up short in your supply of calcium. Unfortunately, this mineral is essential as far as strengthening bones, helping muscles contract and regulating contractions of the heart. Most surprisingly, calcium plays a role…

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When Helmet Head Is a Good Thing

When Helmet Head Is a Good Thing

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Bicycling is great exercise. In fact, riding your bike for an hour at a steady pace can burn up to 533 calories for a 140-pound individual. However, it’s important to keep safety precautions in mind when you go for a ride. Most people don’t even consider wearing a helmet when…

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