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Calcium: Maintain Strong Bones for Life

Ever since you were a child, you’ve probably heard that calcium is an essential part of a healthy diet. Children are often encouraged to consume milk and other dairy products to help “build strong bones,” but this essential mineral should remain a vital part of any diet during adulthood as well. Calcium not only helps maintain strong bones and fights osteoporosis, it also helps blood clot, nerves communicate, and muscles contract. Still, many adults do not get the recommended amount…
May 18, 2015
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3 Ways to Prevent Nighttime Back Pain

Not getting enough sleep each night is enough to make you feel irritable the following morning. When your lack of sleep is due to an aching back, it can make the hours you spend out of bed even more painful. If back pain keeps you tossing and turning, you may need to make certain adjustments before heading to bed at night. Here are some ideas for preventing nighttime back pain to help you rest easy: Try Bedtime Yoga Not only…
May 08, 2015
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Hydration Tips for Race Day

In 1968 when Amby Burfoot won the Boston Marathon, he did not drink a single drop of water on the course. Back then, this was not even unusual. Like most other marathons at the time, Boston did not offer water stops; most runners believed that they would become “waterlogged” and that quenching their thirst would only weigh them down on their way to the finish line. Today, we know better. Consuming water and sports beverages has become an essential part…
April 24, 2015
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Stand Up For Your Health

Do you have the “sitting disease”? This phrase is the newest way to refer to the health effects of a sedentary lifestyle. It’s not surprising that we’ve coined a term for it; an astonishing 86 percent of Americans spend 8 to 10 hours sitting each day. Unfortunately, even the most physically active people may not be able to offset the risks associated with sedentary habits. According to a physician at Mayo Clinic, the risk of heart attack for those who…
April 03, 2015
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Don’t Be D-ficient: The Importance of Vitamin D

Vitamin D, also known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is created by our cells when our skin is exposed to sunlight. And with just the face and arms exposed, our skin only needs about fifteen minutes of direct sunlight every day to absorb the proper amount of vitamin D. But during the winter months, even that can be a nearly impossible feat to accomplish. Not only do people spend less time outside, and cover up more when they do go out,…
February 13, 2015
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How to Take Good Health Lying Down

Last week the National Sleep Foundation released new sleep guidelines for people of all ages. Nutrition and exercise are both necessary for a healthy lifestyle, but in order to properly rejuvenate your body, rest your muscles, and live longer, you need to get the right amount of rest each night. The panel’s new recommendations are 7-9 hours for adults, 7-8 hours for seniors, and 8-10 hours for teenagers. Most of us know that getting a good night’s sleep is vital,…
February 06, 2015