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9 Ways To Survive The Day When You Didn’t Get Enough Sleep
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This Push-Up Challenge Will Make You Insanely Strong in 30 Days
Are you ready to challenge yourself and make your push-up dreams come true? With regular commitment, dedication and the 30 day push-up challenge, you can be doing 50 push-ups in no time! 30 Day Push-Up Challenge If being able to do 50
How To Set Yourself Up For The Perfect Meditation Session
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Happy Does Not Equal Healthy Here in the United States, everyone strives to be happier. And, Americans work really hard at staying happy. There are techniques—like meditation, eating healthy, and working out—that lots of folks do daily to not only stay healthy,
Consistency is the Key by Lesley Maxwell
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Massage and Depression – What Can Help
Massage and Depression An estimated 1 in 10 adults in the United States suffers from some kind of depression, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Left-handed American adults make up about the same percentage. Yet while left-handedness is seen today as
These 9 Techniques Will Help You Stop Forgetting All The Time
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How This Unstoppable Mama Dropped 8% Body Fat
How She Dropped 8% Body Fat and How You Can Do It Too! Name: Darla Andrews | Hometown: San Diego | Age: 52 Height: 5’3” | Old body fat: 24% | New body fat: 16% Occupation: Fitness studio owner | Favorite saying:
This One-Day Plan Will Help You Bounce Back After A Day Of Overeating
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The Secret To Losing Weight Might Be In Your Poop
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The Neutral Foot
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Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
What to do for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? DOMS Are you new to exercise? Or maybe you've been ramping up your workouts? Perhaps you had a major competition recently? Or you worked extra hard in the yard this weekend? Delayed onset muscle
Muscle Strength Essential for Women Over 60
Muscle Strength Essential for Women Over 60 Physical decline associated with aging is not simply the result of getting older. In many respects, it’s a product of becoming less active as we age. Taking it too easy makes aging more debilitating than
Can Aromatherapy Boost Your Workout?
Can Aromatherapy Boost Your Workout? We’re all looking for a better, more fun, more enjoyable workout. One that leaves us feeling uplifted, energized — and a bit like a badass. Okay, a lot like a badass. But, when it comes to smell
Morton’s Foot
Morton's Foot Can Cause Knee Problems Morton's Foot structure is when your second toe is longer than your big toe causing instability. People with Morton's Foot structure also find that their big toe is super flexible as well. A couple of other
8 Ways to Relieve Your Arthritis
8 Ways to Relieve Your Arthritis at Home Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis or inflammation of a joint. Although working is still possible with this disease, people suffering from arthritis lose an average of 2.5 day per month
Exercises for Seniors Over 60
Exercises for Seniors Over 60 Seniors over 60 who exercise regularly and engage in physical activity may live longer. Seniors can reduce their risk of falling by creating a fitness routine that incorporates activities to improve endurance, strength, and balance. Regular exercise
Massage Makes You Smile!
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3 Ways Teens Can Benefit From Massage
Teens Can Benefit from Massage Adolescence is a unique stage of life. In between childhood and adulthood, teens go through massive changes on both a physiological and a psychological level. Naturally, this means that teens also have unique health and wellness issues.
I Got A Menstrual Massage For PMS Symptoms-Here’s What Happened
I Got A Menstrual Massage To Ease PMS Symptoms—Here’s What Happened “For years, I had been scheduling a "menstrual" massage for myself about two days before my period. This is when I’m feeling most tender and grouchy. It makes me feel
Relaxation vs Therapeutic Massage
Suffering from chronic pain and wondering what the difference between therapeutic massage and relaxation massage is? Therapeutic massage is a type of massage treatment specifically designed to target muscle tension, reduce pain, and improve joint mobility. Relaxation massage, on the other
What You Need to Know About Fitness After 60
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How Massage Helps Fibromyalgia
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Is anxiety the most severe symptom of a hangover?
Is anxiety the most severe symptom of a hangover? Have you ever woken up after having one too many wellness-guru–approved cocktails feeling panicked? You don't remember what you texted your ex or posted on Snapchat the night before? While the headache-laden physical