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One of my challenges is sticking with a diet and exercise plan. So many other things start getting in the way — especially during the summer. I just went to the pool for the first time since my son got out of school, and it felt great. But I realize that getting away from my [...]

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Celebrating America’s Independence

by Miranda

in Lifestyle

This year, the Fourth of July fell on a Sunday, and the observed paid holiday was July 5. My family and I had a big barbecue and set off some fireworks at home to celebrate. We also a take a few minutes to reflect on our heritage, and our country. And take some time to [...]

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8 Tips for Better Grilling

Lifestyle

It’s summer time! One thing we love to do at my house during the summer is to grill. We grill at least twice a week during the summer (and at least once a month during the winter). And grilling isn’t just for meat and fish. We grill vegetables and bread as well; we’ve been known [...]

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10 Everyday Activities You Can Use to Burn Calories

Lifestyle

The point of this list is to help me find some more “fun” (or at least bearable) activities that I can do to increase the number of calories I burn in a day, in chunks of as little as five minutes.

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Headaches to Hiccups: 7 Home Remedies that Work

Lifestyle

There are some home remedies that are simple and effective, and that can provide you with relief and good health. Here are 7 home remedies that really work.

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5 Natural Health Remedies That Really Work

Lifestyle

In recent years, there has been a trend away from overly processed foods, and a movement toward more organic and natural options. The trend has also led many to re-examine their health remedies. Is there something in the idea that chicken soup is good for you if you are sick? Can ginger calm your upset [...]

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Are You Eating Real Organic Food?

Lifestyle

Being aware of what organic food labels mean can help you make decisions, but the only way to be completely sure that your produce is truly organic, and the animal products you buy are obtained in as humane a way as possible, is to buy locally from an operation that you can visit and observe.

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10 Simple Ways to Improve Health

Lifestyle

It’s up to you to reduce your health insurance costs and other health care costs. One of the best ways to do this is to live a healthier lifestyle. While you can never fully protect against accidents and some diseases (like cancer and genetic diseases), you can improve your overall health and reduce your chances of heart disease, obesity and diabetes — all of which can get quite costly.

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5 Free Tools to Help You with New Year’s Weight Loss Goals

Lifestyle

If you are looking to lose weight as part of your New Year’s resolutions, here are some tools that I like, since they help keep me on track, and encourage more conscious decision making when it comes to what I eat and what I do.

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Celebrating Thanksgiving: Traditions and Facts

Lifestyle

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My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. There’s something very homey about a holiday that centers around the family gathering together around the dining table. I like that there is good food, good conversation and interaction with people that I haven’t seen in a while. I also like that this holiday really is about [...]

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