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Six Tips for Exercising Effectively While Pregnant
Read More: Six Tips for Exercising Effectively While PregnantFollow these simple safety guidelines to reap the benefits of exercising while pregnant. Becoming a mom was the best thing that ever happened to me, but it didn’t come without a cost. My body changed. My hormones went crazy. And some of the changes were permanent. Lisa Maximus while pregnant. The entire time I was…
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Nutrition On The Go!
Read More: Nutrition On The Go!In this quick video, Gina Aliotti shares her new favorite tool for bringing good nutrition with her wherever she goes. (And, as a busy mom and business owner, she’s pretty much always on the move). If you too are fit and busy, you will love this tip. Check it out!
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You’re Never Too Old to Get an STD
Read More: You’re Never Too Old to Get an STDDr. Robyn B. Faye, an OB-GYN with the Abington Primary Women’s Healthcare Group, certified sex counselor and member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council, answers our questions about the rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases among older Americans. The interview was conducted via email and edited for length and clarity. HealthyWomen: According to the Centers…
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Coronavirus Is Hundreds of Times More Deadly for People Over 60 Than People Under 40
Read More: Coronavirus Is Hundreds of Times More Deadly for People Over 60 Than People Under 40By Nir Menachemi, IUPUI How deadly is SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19? And what are the risks of death for people of different ages and demographics? These have been hard numbers to calculate during this pandemic. To calculate the true death rate – more accurately called the infection–fatality ratio (IFR) – you would simply…
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3 Chicken Soup Recipes for the Soul
Read More: 3 Chicken Soup Recipes for the SoulNourish your body, aid your digestion and increase your energy with these comforting and nutrient-dense soup recipes. Chicken soup can be a panacea for both colds and fevers. It’s warm and hydrating and appears to prompt anti-inflammatory activity to help you rebound more quickly. Warm up to these delicious chicken soup recipes this fall. Veggie-licious…
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The Best Songs Based on Your Fitness Goals
Read More: The Best Songs Based on Your Fitness GoalsPairing your workout with the right music means results. Music can make or break a workout — in more ways than one. “The judicious use of music can bring about measurable and meaningful benefits to human performance, particularly when the beat is synced with work rate,” says Costas Karageorghis, Ph.D., professor at Brunel University London.…
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5 Ways to Keep Your Workout Intensity High at Home
Read More: 5 Ways to Keep Your Workout Intensity High at HomeHarness the energy of your gym or favorite group workout with these five strategies. Working out at home isn’t always easy despite its convenience. Many people are motivated by the energy of a group class or the in-person presence of a killer coach. You could be tight on space or lacking familiar equipment. Maybe you…
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3 Essential Vitamins For Muscle Copy
Read More: 3 Essential Vitamins For Muscle CopyIt has been shown that women tend to suffer with vitamin and mineral deficiencies, particularly athletic women. These deficiencies can be the result of loss through metabolic processes, menstruation and even simply through sweat loss. Loss of vitamins can affect our ability to perform, but also prevent a proper muscle recovery. Including adequate sources of…
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Exercise and Diet Are More Important Than Ever With Virus at Large
Read More: Exercise and Diet Are More Important Than Ever With Virus at LargeBy Bernard J. Wolfson, Kaiser Health News If your life these days is anything like mine, a pre-pandemic routine that included regular exercise and disciplined eating has probably given way to sedentary evenings on a big chair, binge-watching reruns of your favorite TV series while guzzling chocolate ice cream or mac ‘n’ cheese. But let’s…
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Healthy Quinoa Jambalaya Recipe
Read More: Healthy Quinoa Jambalaya RecipeRefuel your body with this clean, protein-rich meal postworkout! You know it’s important to refuel after your workout. Here’s a recipe that fits the bill for meal number one: post-weight workout. We’ve taken a classic New Orleans dish, jambalaya, and gave it a clean makeover. Toss in different fresh vegetables for a good dose of…
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New Research: Don’t Combine Carbs and Artificial Sweeteners
Read More: New Research: Don’t Combine Carbs and Artificial SweetenersConsuming carbs and artificially sweetened drinks together can cause metabolic dysfunction, researchers find. Energy bars and drinks containing artificial sweeteners instead of sugar might not be a healthy trade after all, suggests research published in Cell Metabolism. Scientists wanted to see whether repeated use of artificial sweeteners might erode your ability to taste sweet things, which…
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Ask the Nutritionist: How Much Is Too Much Protein?
Read More: Ask the Nutritionist: How Much Is Too Much Protein?What happens if you eat more protein than your body needs? Your individual protein needs will depend on a few factors, including bodyweight, age, activity level and overall health. Active women trying to gain muscle can eat a little more than average, but if your goals skew more toward endurance, performance or fat loss, excess…
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The Link Between Exercise and Immunity
Read More: The Link Between Exercise and ImmunityGood news for fitness fanatics: Research finds that the harder you exercise, the more immune cells are released in the body. It was previously believed that hard exercise has a negative impact on your immune system. Because there are fewer immune cells in your bloodstream after training, this led researchers to believe that the strain…
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Cardio and Resistance Training: Water Workout
Read More: Cardio and Resistance Training: Water WorkoutTake advantage of the warm, end-of-summer weather with this pool-based routine. The kids are back to school, Labor Day has passed and pumpkin lattes are already making their seasonal appearance. But, according to your local weather forecast, it’s still very much so summer outside. This never-ending heat can take a toll on your workout mojo…
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How to Stop Obsessing Over Your Weight
Read More: How to Stop Obsessing Over Your WeightEverything changes when you focus your attention on taking excellent care of yourself. It’s not surprising that the continued pandemic is causing increased anxiety, stress and depression. The uncertainty and isolation has taken on a more permanent role in our lives, and it’s messing with our minds. Stop obsessing about your weight and move forward…
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Summer Glow Without The ‘Ow’
Read More: Summer Glow Without The ‘Ow’Caribbeantan is SA’s #1 at home self-tanning brand. Kickstart your day with your favourite tanning essentials for a perfect, natural, streak-free tan. The post Summer Glow Without The ‘Ow’ appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Fall Back Into Health
Read More: Fall Back Into HealthSince COVID-19 entered our lives, we’ve all reacted differently. For instance, when I’ve felt overwhelmed by quarantining, I’ve turned to sugar — cookies, to be precise — as a coping mechanism. For my best friend, Becky, when she feels anxiety over her finances and her job, those feelings lead to insomnia. Becky and I are…
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Addiction Treatment Shrinks During the Pandemic, Leaving People With Nowhere To Turn
Read More: Addiction Treatment Shrinks During the Pandemic, Leaving People With Nowhere To TurnBy Elizabeth Chiarello, Saint Louis University COVID-19 has overshadowed the U.S. opioid crisis, but that doesn’t mean opioid addiction has gone away. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis has gotten worse. Drug overdose death rates rose 13% in the first half of 2020. COVID-19 threatens to dismantle an already frayed addiction treatment system, creating…
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12 Tips for Better Fitness and Health
Read More: 12 Tips for Better Fitness and HealthWhen it comes to improving your fitness, nutrition and health, we’ve chosen a dozen of the simplest ways to eat better, perform better and boost your entire well-being. Going to the Gym Without Eating First? Here’s a new incentive: Eat protein before you go and you can peel off 15 pounds a year. A study…
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Say Goodbye to Flabby Arms – Toning After 50
Read More: Say Goodbye to Flabby Arms – Toning After 50Flabby arms can make you lose confidence and feel terrible about yourself. As we age, it feels impossible to get rid of flabby arms. Before we can help with solutions, we should first understand what causes the problem. What Causes Flabby Arms? Aging Almost everything comes down to aging. Getting older certainly has it’s challenges.…
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Improving Your Teens Mental Health with Jamie Kromm
Read More: Improving Your Teens Mental Health with Jamie KrommImproving Your Teens Mental Health with Jamie Kromm Jamie Kromm spent years of teaching in the public school system that left her disheartened, discouraged, and certain there was a better way to support kids and parents with the challenges that made it hard for kids to show up and learn. Her love for teaching and learning…
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Important Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional About High Cholesterol
Read More: Important Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional About High CholesterolMedically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg, MD Scheduling an appointment with your health care provider is important, but are you making the most of your time and making sure you learn more about your heart health? If you don’t know your total cholesterol or LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) numbers, you’re not alone. But it’s important…
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Attention Coaches!
Read More: Attention Coaches!Attention Coaches… One day after turning 49 and I’m already COMING OUT!! I have been keeping a big secret! Although you see my books, my programs, etc alll about (aging, fitness, and nutrition) this is NOT ALL I AM… Wait what?! You see, It’s what I have built. It’s what I created from nothing. But…
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Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition
Read More: Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy CompetitionJoin thousands of South African runners on a 10km virtual run. Who knows, you could even win a prize! The post Get Those Trainers on for a Spot of Healthy Competition appeared first on Women’s Health.
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Reach Your Fitness Goals
Read More: Reach Your Fitness GoalsFitness is a way of life for me. I love training myself and other people. I love the satisfaction of a hard workout and knowing that with each session, I’m making myself stronger, healthier and more athletic. I love helping people reach their goals and helping them realize that they have a lot more to give than they initially…
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Need to Pee During Sex? How Overactive Bladder Affects Intimate Relationships
Read More: Need to Pee During Sex? How Overactive Bladder Affects Intimate RelationshipsFor women living with bladder challenges, communication and self-confidence may lead to a healthy sex life. The lights are low, the mood is right. But just as you and your partner are about to get hot and heavy, an urgent, immediate need to pee makes you rush to the bathroom — once again, your overactive…
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There’s a Better Way to Treat Chronic Pain
Read More: There’s a Better Way to Treat Chronic PainA couple of weeks ago, I caught a tiny glimpse of what it’s like to live with chronic pain. For two days, I suffered the agony of an abscessed tooth before finally going to the emergency room and getting a prescription for antibiotics. I already had strong painkillers at home and the doctor told me…
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Why Black Aging Matters, Too
Read More: Why Black Aging Matters, TooBy Judith Graham, Kaiser Health News Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals, disproportionately poor, frail and ill, after enduring…
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5 Fab Foods for Morning Workouts
Read More: 5 Fab Foods for Morning WorkoutsDon’t skip the most important meal of the day, especially if you train in the a.m. These whole-food breakfast ideas will boost your energy and performance. In an ideal world, you’d eat a solid meal or snack 60 to 90 minutes before your early-morning workout, but if your schedule is crazy or you simply can’t…
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5 Inspiring Fit Women to Watch
Read More: 5 Inspiring Fit Women to WatchThese five women, from all different walks of life, share inspiring stories of their fitness journey and triumphs. Reba Floto Hunt Valley, Maryland Stats: 56 • 121 lb • 5’5” Gig: Certified fitness professional, real estate agent, former NASA software engineer Jackie-of-All-Trades Though working as a NASA software engineer for 20 years was rewarding, Reba Floto…
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Skye Halliday Wilson’s Pandemic Progress
Read More: Skye Halliday Wilson’s Pandemic ProgressSkye Halliday Wilson prepares to go from taking to teaching group fitness classes as she continues her journey toward an ISSA certification — despite the odds. There is definitely irony in the fact that Skye Halliday Wilson is working on her group fitness certification as (at this writing) the COVID-19 quarantine plugs on. Yes, there’s…
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How Fasting Can Fast-Track Your Fat Loss
Read More: How Fasting Can Fast-Track Your Fat LossWant to try intermittent fasting? Here are a few things to note before diving in. The fitness crowd tends to throw shade at the idea of skipping meals and snacks to slim down, believing this will eat away at your hard-earned muscle, grind your metabolism to a halt and spur diet-derailing hunger pangs. These days,…
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Track Workout: Build Stronger Legs
Read More: Track Workout: Build Stronger LegsBuild powerful quads with this outdoor circuit. Fall is coming. Days are getting shorter and nights are cooling down. Thankfully, fall is genuinely one of my favorite seasons to get outside and exercise. It’s beautiful here in New England. The air is crisp and exercise outdoors is almost effortless. One of my favorite ways to build strong…





















