The power to stay motivated is right in the palm of your hand. These five fitness apps will analyze your progress, show you proper form, challenge you to try new workouts, and even make you money! Photo courtesy of Grallim.com Nike Training Club (for iPhone and Android): The Nike Training Club app functions like a ... Read more...
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How to Avoid Getting Sick This Winter
Sneezing, sniffles and a sore throat are all tell-tale signs a cold is on the way. The holiday season is here, so there is no worse time to be bed ridden and miserable. With all of the running around and the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we come more into contact with germs, our bodies and immune systems get worn down ... Read more...
6 Foods That Can Help Save Your Skin From Sun Damage
Just as an unhealthy diet can have a negative effect on your skin and health, a healthy diet high in antioxidant-rich foods can help protect your body, even from the sun. Since antioxidants help reduce inflammation and free radicals, loading your diet with them will go a long way against sunburn and skin damage as a result ... Read more...
9 Skin Aging Habits You Should Kick
Age is not the only culprit of wrinkles and neither are genetics. There are many factors that come into play caused by one’s lifestyle and beauty habits that can exacerbate the aging process. Of course, you can try to improve your skin using Botox. What to know before getting Botox? That's easy if you do some research on ... Read more...
Holiday Eating Tips from Fitness Expert Priscilla McCall
Fitness Expert Priscilla McCall, owner of 30MinFitness in Milford, knows the holidays can be a calorically challenging time of year. To avoid putting on extra weight this season, she advocates starting a fitness plan before the festivities begin. Most people realize getting more physical activity and eating a nutritious ... Read more...
Try These Foods That Reduce Stress
A rough day at work, a houseful of chores and bickering kids can leave you feeling frazzled. You’re tempted to reach for the pretzels or chocolate, but you know it’s not good to reach for something to eat when you’re totally stressed out, right? Not always! Nutrition experts say that certain foods can actually help us stay ... Read more...
Homemade Energy Bars Recipe
Homemade energy bars are a great swap for the store-bought energy bars. They don't contain too much sugar, have no preservatives, and are easy to make. This recipe makes a large tray, which you can keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This recipe comes from the popular cookbook by Rachel Khanna entitled, ... Read more...
