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By Betty Murray Sugar is found naturally in some foods, such as fruits, but most often, it is added to our foods. Take a peek at the ingredients list on any store-bought food, and you’ll likely find added sugar. In fact, Americans consume about 165 pounds of added sugar each year. Artificial sweeteners serve as zero-calorie […]
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By Betty Murray You’ve probably heard about clean eating, but what are clean diets really all about? A clean diet is one that is less focused on calorie count, and more on the kind of food you put into your mouth. “Clean” foods are the best and healthiest foods available, such as organic fruits and veggies, […]
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By Betty Murray Making New Year’s Resolutions is a tradition in cultures around the world. Nearly 40 percent of all Americans make New Year’s Resolutions each year. But where did the tradition begin? “The practice of making resolutions for the New Year is thought to have first caught on among the ancient Babylonians, who made promises […]
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By Betty Murray We all respond to stress in different ways. For some, stress is a contributing factor to weight gain, but for others, prolonged stress, or even stress from a single traumatic event can result in weight loss. The holiday season is a particularly stressful time for many people. Finances, loss of a loved one, […]
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By Betty Murray The holiday season is the season for baking. Cookies, cakes, candies, pies, and other yummy desserts abound. Unfortunately, many of these desserts can easily derail our efforts to be healthy and to lose weight (or maintain our weight) during the season. But the holiday season just wouldn’t be the same without the chance […]
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By Betty Murray Healthy eating is important all day long, but breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day. Just like your car needs fuel to get you where you want to go, your body needs fuel to make it through the day. Start your day with a healthy breakfast for energy and concentration […]
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By Betty Murray With Christmas just around the corner, you may find yourself stumped on what healthy gifts to give the health-conscious person in your life. Although sweet, the traditional baked goods, or gift baskets overflowing with chocolates just won’t do. Here are a few ideas of healthy gifts for the wellness-conscious: Travel Yoga Mat – […]
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By Betty Murray The season for feasting is upon us, beginning with Thanksgiving, which is just around the corner. The tradition of Thanksgiving Day is centered around a feast, and though delicious, Thanksgiving is also one day when most Americans will overeat. Is it possible to have a healthy Thanksgiving? We’re all guilty of filling our […]
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By Betty Murray The American College of Sports Medicine conducted a survey to determine the top fitness trends of 2014. HIIT tops the list, along with bodyweight training. So what is HIIT? HIIT, or high-intensity interval training, is a circuit of short bursts of, as the name suggests, high-intensity workouts. Each exercise is followed by a […]
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By Betty Murray Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. February is American Heart Month and is dedicated to raising awareness about the preventable disease and controlling its risk factors. This year, about 715,000 Americans will have a heart attack and nearly 600,000 people will die […]
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