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Fall into Healthy Habits
The leaves are changing and pumpkins are taking over your local stores. You know what that means… fall is finally here. The crisp autumn air is perfect for those who are ready to take their workout routine outdoors, and the bounty of fall greens and winter squash can...
Fall Foods: Fresh and Healthy North Carolina Produce
Making quick, healthy meals is a snap with fresh seasonal produce. North Carolina opens up a whole new range of ingredients in the fall to include in your healthy meal plans. NC is one of the nation’s premier farming regions, and the fall harvest brings a bounty of...
Diet and Exercise for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Women
As your body changes during perimenopause and menopause, so do your nutritional and exercise needs. A diet plan that worked well for years might not provide the nutrients you need at this stage of your life. And while you might have kept the extra pounds away with a...
Happy=Healthy: How Fitness Improves Mood and Energy
There are loads of benefits to exercise and other fitness activities, including weight loss and improved mental health. Of course, shedding a few pounds is good for your self-confidence and long-term health, but scientists who study fitness have found that exercise...
Diabetes: A Peek Into the American Epidemic
The diabetes epidemic affects millions of American households, and controlling diabetes risk factors is an important part of everyday living for people of all ages. Fortunately, there are key ways to reduce your diabetes risk factors that are also extremely...
Bye-Bye, Brown Bag! Healthy Lunchbox Recipes for Your Family
Back-to-school time is upon us! For busy families, the stress of planning healthy lunchbox recipes and packing healthy lunches for children and adults, alike, can be quite a burden. After a few weeks of focused effort, it is common for even the most devoted to find...
Preventing Autoimmune Disorders With Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Gluten Free Diets
What do a bloated belly, sore joints, and unexplained fatigue all have in common? Well, for one thing, these are all signs of possible inflammation in the body. Second, having these symptoms may indicate that you have some sort of immune system issue that’s causing...
The Will (and Skill) Behind Making Lifestyle Changes
Congratulations on your decision to make lifestyle changes for the better, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re already finding it difficult to keep yourself on track. Sometimes, when it comes to the temptations that distract us most, we all struggle to find...
Keep Your Core Strong During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body—beyond the baby growing inside of you. To support your changing body, develop and maintain enough core physical strength to carry the extra weight up front. A strong core helps both you and your baby through the intense...