Category: Fitness & Exercise
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5 Tips to Survive Hot Summer Workouts
FacebookTwitterLinkedInCopy Link By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES It’s mid-summer, 90 degrees and humid, but you want to work out and you prefer doing it outdoors. Treadmills really aren’t your thing – you feel like a hamster walking or running on one. Summer heat raises your risk for sunburn, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat…
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Get More Exercise — Even Just 5 Minutes Can Improve Your Health
As a doctor, I love encouraging most of my patients to exercise more. Some of them need to start exercising at all. That’s because exercise is so important to our health, it is one of the best health boosters at any age. It keeps our hearts healthy. It keeps us mobile. It helps us manage…
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Optimizing Gut Health
Your gut does far more than just digest and absorb nutrients—it plays a crucial role in your overall well-being. Home to trillions of microorganisms, your gut works tirelessly to keep essential nutrients in and harmful toxins out. When this balance is disrupted, it can lead to inflammation and weaken the immune system. It impacts everything…
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So, you’re on the New Weight Loss Drugs? Here’s Why Exercise & Muscle Strengthening Are Key!
You’re probably noticing results if you’re taking a GLP-1 medication, like Ozempic or Saxenda. These medications help manage your weight or type 2 diabetes. These results are significant. These medications can impact the scale. That’s fantastic! But weight loss isn’t just about the number dropping—it’s about maintaining a strong, healthy body. That’s why eating right…
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Exercise is Good for the Brain!
Hate Working Out? Here’s Why You Should Rethink That! Let’s be real—many people see exercise as a dreaded chore. But what if I told you that working out isn’t just about losing weight or getting fit? It’s one of the most powerful tools to boost your brain, mood, and even memory! 💡 Exercise isn’t just…
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Start off the New Year with some Healthy Changes!
Here are some suggestions to get you going towards a healthier “You”: 1. Drink more water. Nearly 80 percent of Americans claim they don’t drink enough water. If your goal is getting more water in your diet, broaden your goal. Include a wider variety of healthy beverages. Try options like tea, sparkling water, plant-based milk, soup and coffee (yes,…