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Dealing with an Autoimmune Disease Through Exercise and a Healthy Life Style

May 9, 2018 Exercise is not only beneficial for those training to be an athlete or looking to have a rock hard body with zero body fat. It can be beneficial for those suffering from an autoimmune disease (AD) as well. The key is to find the right intensity and best exercises to help you…

Sit All Day at Work? Change That for Better Health
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Sit All Day at Work? Change That for Better Health

August 2, 2019 Research has linked sitting too long with numerous health concerns—from obesity to lower mortality. Some people have jobs that require sitting, however, there are ways to help get you off the chair and improve your overall health. A study of over a million people showed that just 60-75 minutes a day of…

5 Things You’ve Forgotten to Clean and 2 Things to Throw Out Today
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5 Things You’ve Forgotten to Clean and 2 Things to Throw Out Today

July 11, 2019 The dreaded chore of cleaning can drive anyone to frustration. We dust, vacuum, wipe and scrub, clean up the kid’s messes, and struggle to get fingerprints off doors. Then when someone in the house is sick, we run around wiping down doorknobs and light switches. Yet we often forget some of the…

How to Avoid Getting Sick During Thanksgiving Travel
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How to Avoid Getting Sick During Thanksgiving Travel

October 7, 2019 Thanksgiving travel happens right at the beginning of cold and flu season, which means that many families pass along more than pumpkin pie at the dinner table. It’s frustrating to get home from a weekend of togetherness, only to discover you’ve come down with something. Fortunately, there are several things you can…

Are They Cheating? What To Do When You Discover an Affair
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Are They Cheating? What To Do When You Discover an Affair

October 23, 2019 When you’re in a committed relationship, the last thing you want to discover is that your partner has been unfaithful. Whether it’s a full-blown physical affair or an emotional one, it can be devastating to learn that they have been giving their time and affection to someone else. With emotions running high,…

Creating Self-Care Sunday Rituals that will Relax and Revive you
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Creating Self-Care Sunday Rituals that will Relax and Revive you

November 11, 2019 For most of us, it’s the busiest time of the year and often a time when we forget to slow down and nurture ourselves. While self-care is needed year-round, this season, it’s all about balance and making sure to carve out time for yourself. Pampering is often the first word we think…

Could a Trip to This New York City Clinic Save Your Life?
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Could a Trip to This New York City Clinic Save Your Life?

November 18, 2019 Healthcare in the United States is an ongoing hot topic, and that probably won’t change any time soon. Americans struggle to agree on how to fix the situation, but most find common ground on one aspect of the issue—the quality of care is lacking. All too often, we wait weeks (if not…

Holiday Safety: Do You Know These Fire Prevention Tips?
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Holiday Safety: Do You Know These Fire Prevention Tips?

November 20, 2019 With Halloween behind us, the holiday season is officially here. This festive time is filled with celebrations, winter greens, and twinkling lights. While these beautiful decorations can fill our hearts with such joy, they can also be dangerous. No one wants to be a downer, but being informed about the risk of…

Celebrate Winter on the Picture-Perfect Slopes of Snowmass Village, Colorado
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Celebrate Winter on the Picture-Perfect Slopes of Snowmass Village, Colorado

November 13, 2019 Snowmass Village, Colorado is a winter playground where families are invited to indulge in endless outdoor activities, 30+ restaurants, 95% slopeside lodging, shopping, unique special events and music—with picture-perfect, snowcapped mountains always serving as the inspiring backdrop. Located just nine miles from Aspen, Snowmass consistently ranks as one of the best ski…

Six Fun (Shopping-Free!) Activities for Black Friday
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Six Fun (Shopping-Free!) Activities for Black Friday

November 25, 2019 November 29, 2019 marks Black Friday, the unofficial start of the holiday shopping season. Since 2005, it’s also been the busiest shopping day of the year. When Black Friday first became a trend in the early 2000s, retailers often opened at 6:00 AM; by the late 2000s many began opening at 5:00…

How to Make a Resolution You Can Actually Keep
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How to Make a Resolution You Can Actually Keep

December 30, 2019 It’s almost the new year and, with it, the time many people choose to make New Year’s resolutions. Did you know that research shows that 60% of American people make New Year’s resolutions? Unfortunately, only about 8% are successful at actually keeping them. So, why do we have so many problems actually…

3 Ways to Sneak Exercise into Your Kids’ Routine
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3 Ways to Sneak Exercise into Your Kids’ Routine

January 17, 2020 It’s January, which means people tend to have a renewed focus on keeping fit and exercising. Gyms stay fuller. Sidewalks in open areas fill with crowds. Group classes sell out. Many people have set goals or made resolutions to exercise more. After two weeks of watching my kids when they weren’t in…

Four Steps to a Happier, Healthier Home Office for 2020
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Four Steps to a Happier, Healthier Home Office for 2020

January 29, 2020 More and more professionals are opting to work at home as companies recognize the value of allowing employees to work remotely. Make 2020 the year that your home office bursts with productivity by creating a workspace that prioritizes health, comfort, and inspiration. Here are four easy ways to make your home office space…

Three 2020 Fitness Trends You Don’t Want to Miss
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Three 2020 Fitness Trends You Don’t Want to Miss

January 31, 2020 New year, new you! Does that sound too familiar? You are not alone. This month was certainly jam-packed with all the ways you can improve yourself—whether it was removing the clutter from your home or cleaning up your eating and refrigerator. There is certainly no shortage of wellness and fitness trends as…

Hormone Disruptors – Are They Lurking In Your Home?
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Hormone Disruptors – Are They Lurking In Your Home?

April 26, 2013 Worried about plastic and chemicals leaching into your skin and body? You’re not alone. There is a lot of controversy surrounding hormone disruptors – those chemicals found in skin products, soaps, make-up, water bottles, and cans lined with BPA. They are suspected to affect or harm our health in several ways, especially…

Save a Life: Join the National Bone Marrow Registry and Donate Blood
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Save a Life: Join the National Bone Marrow Registry and Donate Blood

May 6, 2013 I have always been a huge advocate of blood donation. Once I turned 18, I was adamant about not only donating blood, but donating consistently.  I donated whole blood every 56 days at my local nonprofit blood collection agency – Oklahoma Blood Institute. I felt good knowing that my blood was going…

Staying Safe: Severe Weather Tips for Families with Children
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Staying Safe: Severe Weather Tips for Families with Children

June 3, 2013 Anyone who lives in the Midwest has most likely as some point experienced severe weather. As a mother of three small children, I know how difficult it can be to get everyone to safety when severe weather strikes. Oklahoma has been battered with a constant stream of severe weather these past few…

High in Taste, Low in Calories: Summer Drinks & Cocktails
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High in Taste, Low in Calories: Summer Drinks & Cocktails

June 25, 2013 The summer heat has you craving something cold quench your thirst.  Before you dive into that frosty mug of pale ale or start sipping pina colada’s poolside find out exactly what your options are for great-tasting, low calorie drinks this season. Maybe you  worked hard all winter-long to get a rockin’ beach…