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Early Bird or Night Owl: which are you and do you need to change?

You may have noticed that some people thrive early in the morning while other people feel their most creative and productive late at night  These are the early birds and night owls.  You may already know which category you fall into but have you ever wondered what the benefits are

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How to maintain your gym habit

If you recently started going to a gym, you probably have all the motivation in the world.  However, you may find after a while that your enthusiasm has begun to dwindle, and you might be wondering how to get it back. It’s natural to lose motivation every now and

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Sun Safety

The sun has its benefits and drawbacks.  You can probably resonate with the feelings of happiness and the elevated mood that you feel on a sunny day. You’ve probably also heard a lot about how the sun’s UV rays can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. It’

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Sun Safety

The sun has its benefits and drawbacks.  You can probably resonate with the feelings of happiness and the elevated mood that you feel on a sunny day. You’ve probably also heard a lot about how the sun’s UV rays can damage the skin and cause skin cancer. It’

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How to maintain your gym habit

If you recently started going to a gym, you probably have all the motivation in the world.  However, you may find after a while that your enthusiasm has begun to dwindle, and you might be wondering how to get it back. It’s natural to lose motivation every now and

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Early Bird or Night Owl: which are you and do you need to change?

You may have noticed that some people thrive early in the morning while other people feel their most creative and productive late at night  These are the early birds and night owls.  You may already know which category you fall into but have you ever wondered what the benefits are

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Your tip for when you're too busy to work out

As an adult, you have many responsibilities to fulfill on a daily basis. You may be balancing a job, kids, extended family, and a social life.  It can be tough to find any time for yourself! When our schedules are jam-packed, one of the first things that we often

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Anti-inflammatory foods

Inflammation can be acute or chronic and is the result of the activation of inflammatory compounds, such as cytokines and the increase in blood flow around the body. Acute inflammation is short-term and occurs when your body experiences trauma. For example, if you fall over and cut your knee,

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Soluble and insoluble fiber - what's the difference, and do I need both?

There are two forms of fiber - soluble and insoluble. They’re both vital for the body, but they play different roles. Dietary fiber is found in lots of different plant-based foods, and it passes through your digestive tract without getting fully broken down. Soluble fiber, such as pectin, is

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Resistance training without weights

Many of us know that we should be exercising each week, ideally for a minimum of 150 moderately intense minutes.  However, did you know that you should be strength training, too?  Strength training, sometimes referred to as resistance training, helps strengthen and tone muscles, improves energy levels and reduces the

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How happiness affects your health

Did you know that being happy can impact your health? When you feel happier you are generally more motivated, which is good for every aspect of your life. When we are happy we tend to exercise more regularly, eat healthily and sleep better.  It’s easier to find the motivation

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3 Ways to Reduce Food Waste

Are you wondering how you can help reduce our negative impact on the environment?  One way is to reduce food waste.  In some countries, food waste is as high as 30-40% of the available food supply!  Not only does food waste stress our environmental resources, but it is also

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Can scent help improve my mood?

Have you ever smelled a particular scent and felt a wave of emotion? Do certain smells bring back a range of memories for you? Scents have the unbelievable power to evoke emotions in humans. When you smell a scent for the first time in your life, the emotions that you

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What are compound exercises?

If you’re new to weight lifting, you might have come across the two terms ‘compound exercises’ and ‘isolation exercises’ in your research. These terms are important to understand when you’re trying to curate an effective training program. In this article, we’re going to focus on the former

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Tired of squats? Try these instead.

You might think that squats are the only way to grow your lower body muscles, but there are many other amazing exercises that can promote muscle growth just as well as squats. If you want to target multiple muscles and joints at the same time (like you do in squats)

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What is sleep hygiene?

Great sleep can improve your physical and mental health and is associated with a decreased risk of disease.  One way to help set yourself up for a good night’s rest is by practicing sleep hygiene. As complicated as it might sound, sleep hygiene is a relatively easy concept. It

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How often should I do strength training?

Recently, there has been an increase in the popularity of resistance training or weight lifting. This is great news because resistance training is one of the best forms of exercise you can do. Strength training enhances muscle growth and minimizes muscle loss. It can also promote better balance, stability, coordination,

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Healthy eating on a budget

There is a misconception that eating healthily is always expensive. While some healthy foods can cost a lot of money, there are also affordable options for any budget. If you’re trying to eat a more nutritious diet, but you’re also shopping on a budget, there are plenty of

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Why It's Important To Take Your Vacation Days

Most employers offer a number of vacation days that you can take throughout the year. Whether they are paid or unpaid, it’s important that you take them.  Burnout is on the rise and  taking your allotted time off is an important strategy for helping to care for your physical

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What Is Nutrient Density?

Nutrient-dense foods are those that contain a high amount of nutrients. We all need an adequate amount of macro- and micronutrients everyday to be healthy. Our bodies rely on these nutrients to perform hundreds of different biochemical reactions every day to keep us alive. Nutrient density refers to the

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What Is a Pilates Push Up?

A Pilates push-up is a specific type of push-up that requires a lot of core strength, stability, and great upper body strength. Follow the steps below to correctly perform a set of Pilates push-ups. 1. Stand tall with your arms by your sides. Take a deep breath

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Superman Exercise For Lower Back (With Modifications)

There is a limited number of exercises that target the lower back. Deadlifts are one of the most popular movements to build strength in the lower back. A lesser-known lower back exercise is the Superman movement. This is a great bodyweight exercise that requires no equipment to perform but

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One Tip for Becoming a Better Runner

If you’re keen on becoming a better runner, you might be tempted to simply run more.  However, if you want to improve your speed and endurance, there is a better way to succeed. Introduce variety into your exercise program and reduce your risk of bone stress and joint injury

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How Often Do I Need to Reapply Sunscreen?

Sunscreen contains protective components that help reflect the harmful UVB rays from the sun away from your skin. Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UVB rays is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, and wearing sunscreen to prevent UVB from damaging your skin can lower your risk of

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Here's How To Tone Your Upper Body While Walking

Although walking is a full-body exercise, it works the lower body muscles much more than the upper body muscles. Therefore, if your goal is to build muscle in your arms and shoulders (a.k.a. tone your upper body), you might think that walking is not the best type