29

Jan

8 Reasons Why You Should Go On a Walk

Walking can do wonders for your body and soul. It's a miracle drug of sorts - an accessible, affordable, and effective treatment for countless ailments. Here are some excellent reasons that will hopefully encourage you to get out there, start moving, and get healthier...

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29

Jan

7 Reasons to Eat More Dates

One of the oldest crops on the planet, humans have been eating dates for over 6,000 years. Modern nutrition and science are just starting to find out why dates are so beneficial for our health.Over 200 varieties of dates are grown worldwide. These may not all be available in your...

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29

Jan

Back to school: How to lighten the load of heavy backpacks

Many of us can recall the good-old days when middle and high schools had lockers. Although the contents of these hallway storage units defined our persona — from stickers and dirty jerseys to notebooks and love letters — they were the hub of social interactions and pr...

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29

Jan

Vacation Back Pain And Summer Sciatica: 6 Tips

Long, lazy days of late summer signal vacation and travel opportunities for many in the northern hemisphere. But what if you're prone to back pain or sciatica, or you feel the ‘ouch’ of pain during what’s supposed to be the restorative time of your year? F...

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29

Jan

Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes When You’re Lifting Weights

No matter what your gender or age, lifting weights is a great way to increase your resting metabolic rate, decrease body fat, improve balance and motor coordination, and enhance joint stability. For a total body workout, we recommend lifting weights for 20 minutes...

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29

Jan

Why a Strong Core is Your Best Guard Against Back Pain

If you suffer from back pain, you've probably heard that strengthening your core can bring you some relief. But is this always true? And if so, how do you do it? We spoke with Cleveland Clinic physical therapist Patti Mariano, DPT, to find out.Q: What is your core?When most...

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29

Jan

What Do These 5 Veggies Have in Common? They’re Nutritional Powerhouses!

Kale, cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts and cauliflower may all look different, but they're actually remarkably similar. These five veggies are all part of the Cruciferae family. We laymen commonly refer to them as cruciferous vegetables. In addition to being closely rela...

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29

Jan

How Many Glasses of Water Should We Drink a Day?

It turns out the often quoted “drink at least eight glasses of water a day” dictum has little underpinning scientific evidence. The recommendation was traced back to a 1921 paper, in which the author measured his own pee and sweat and determined we lose about 3% of ou...

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29

Jan

7 More Tips to Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness

Read part one here: http://lispine.com/?p=33689. Practice gratitude. “You'll find you shift your overall outlook on life when you come form a perspective of gratitude,” Duffy said. He suggested readers make a list of three things they’re thankful for...

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29

Jan

8 Tips to Boost Your Well-Being and Happiness

Taking better care of your body boosts your well-being fairly fast. “[Exercising and eating well] provide nearly instant benefits, helping the body and the mind to manage most any difficulties, including anxiety and depression,” according to clinical psychologist...

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