For beginners, walking through the doors of a gym for the first time can be daunting. Where do you go?…
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Mediterranean diet tied to lower hip fracture risk
Women who maintain an overall healthy diet may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of hip fractures later in life,…
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2 Maryland fitness instructors respond to body shaming
Fitness instructor Megan Ellis is the co-manager of the Barre East Fitness Studio in Frederick, Maryland. When a newspaper clipping…
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How imitating emojis may be the new Botox
You’re good at this!” my perky instructor says, a first-time compliment for me in any fitness class. It seems my…
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5 super-healthy autumn harvest foods
Autumn brings an array of delicious seasonal foods that can help you stay healthy as the weather turns cold. Pumpkin…
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How much water do you actually need?
Eight, 8 oz. glasses of water a day: it’s a rule that’s been burned into our brains for years as…
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Walking may help overweight people curb sugar cravings
Walking for 15 minutes may help overweight people at least temporarily reduce cravings for high-calorie, sugary snacks, a small study…
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Super-healthy, diet-friendly seafood
According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, adults should eat eight ounces of seafood per week – about double what…
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Are you working out the wrong way? Common fitness myths debunked
We only have the best intentions when we work out, but sometimes it can be hard to know what exactly…
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5 reasons to drink coffee before your workout
Half of Americans start their day with coffee, and according to recent study, working out after downing a cup of…
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