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The idea of beginning an exercise program, or purchasing a gym membership, can become overwhelming, specifically if money is a concern. Here are a few easy ways to get started today!

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A Man's Guide to Preventive Maintenance

Men are great at assuring their car gets the required maintenance to keep it running smoothly. But they aren't great about taking charge of their own health to keep the engine running. Here are five ways men can maintain their health with good preventive care.

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A NEAT Way to Burn Extra Calories

It is possible to increase metabolism – and you don’t need to buy a thing. It’s possible through being “N.E.A.T.,” or Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis.

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A Non-Candy Coated Look at Added Sugar

The fact is simple and sweet: too much sugar is not good for you. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you cut down on sugar for good.

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8 Creative Ways to Stay Active with Your Family This Fall

Autumn brings beauty and plenty of fun for the whole family, and having a few ideas on hand will help you be active and healthy.

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80% of Americans Don't Get Enough Exercise. Do you?

It’s January and everybody is going to the gym. I applaud and encourage everyone who is making a commitment to be more active as their New Year’s resolution, but before you take on a P90X or Insanity workout, let’s talk a little about what you need to know so you can be healthy and successful.

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Improve Your Mental Health Thorugh Kindness

7 Ways Kindness Improves Your Health

Recent studies have shown the health benefits of both practicing and witnessing acts of kindness. The positive health benefits of showing compassion and concern are both physical and mental.

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6 Ways to Increase Your Activity

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6 Workouts that Burn Major Calories

The ice and snow provides an outdoor gym that can help your workouts. There is a heart healthy benefit as you raise your cardio level and build muscle strength as well. But just being cold could also be beneficial.

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7 Reasons Why Exercise is Better with a Buddy

Working out is difficult, but adding a friend into the mix improves the likelihood of sticking with it. Check out these seven reasons for getting a friend involved in your regular exercise routine.

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Get Outside and Play! The Benefits of Parks for Kids

While school is out, you might be at a loss about what to do to keep your children happy and healthy during the dog days of summer. The answer may be easier than you'd expect – try a trip to the local park.

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Benefits of Physical Activity

We know, we know. New Year, new resolutions. Want to know the number one resolution of individuals at this time? Get more active, lose weight, and exercise more (or some combination thereof). But why? Why do we bother?

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Be active: Prevent heart disease

Being physically active is an important component to preventing heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer. To improve overall cardiovascular health, we suggest at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise.

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2 Tools to Help you Make Healthy Changes in Your Life

Change is difficult for all of us. Therefore, we need to be highly strategic and motivated to tackle any change, particularly if we want the change to be permanent.

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3 Exercises to Help Relieve Back Pain

If you suffer from lower back pain, you are not alone. About 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetime. This pain can decrease your quality of life and make everyday tasks unpleasant.

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3 Gadgets to Help You Live Well

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3 Simple Behaviors to Prevent Chronic Disabilities

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4 Agility Ladder Drills for At-home Workout

Tired of the same workout day in and day out? I've put together four simple drills you can do at home using an agility ladder. It will get your heart pumping and provide variety to your workout, because doing the same workout everyday can get pretty boring.

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3 Tips to Eat Healthy When You're Short on Time

Check out these time-saving tips and recipes for you and your family. These are all healthy, kid-friendly, and fast to make.

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10 Drinks to Help You Sleep at Night

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3 Ways to End Treadmill Boredom

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3 Ways to Start Healthy Family Habits

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4 Heart-Healthy Fats to Add to Your Diet

Here are some foods you can start eating now to improve your heart health.

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4 Free Apps that Support Your Health

Striving to live the healthiest lives possible can be challenging. Being mindful of - and proactively managing - our daily activities helps us reach our health goals. Check out these four apps that help make it a little easier.

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A Bedtime Stretching Routine to Help You Sleep Better

3 Simple Stretches to Help You Sleep Better

Following a basic stretching routine just before bedtime will not only enhance your flexibility, but also relax and clear your mind to prepare you for some deep sleep.

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3 Steps to Intuitive Eating

Are you sick of being on a diet? Tired of counting calories or carbs? Done with being obsessed about food?

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10 Tips to Achieve Life Balance

Life balance isn’t mythical, but it does take practice.

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Take the 100 Day Health Challenge

If you played sports in high school, you have a good basis for health.

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5 Great Antioxidants You May Not Know About

You may be surprised to hear your dietitian tell you to eat more herbs and spices, but the truth is many common herbs are often overlooked as rich sources of antioxidants. Not only are you adding flavor to your food, but also giving your health a boost.

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