Vegetarian or semi-vegetarian diets are all the rage, and for good reason. Plant based food sources are low in fat and calories while they are high in minerals and nutrients. After all, vegetarians are about 20% thinner than their meat eating counterparts.
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3 Vegetarian Foods for Meat Lovers
September 05, 2008
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5 Healthy Heart Facts
September 04, 2008
The human heart has always been a thing of great mystery. Not only does it pump blood throughout our bodies, allowing us to function, but it has always been a symbol of love. The heart is a very powerful organ and it is important to do all you can to keep it healthy.
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5 Ways to Enjoy a Healthy Fall
September 03, 2008
With fall on the horizon, you may want to look at making a few changes to your work out and health regimen. Fall is the season of change-kids go back to school, the weather starts to change, and even our bodies change during the fall and winter months. Here are five great fall fitness and health tips to make sure that your change is a good one.
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Risk of Bipolar Disorders with Older Fathers
September 02, 2008
Bipolar disorder is a brain related illness which can cause a person to have dramatic shifts in their behavior. It can affect an individuals mood, energy, and overall behavioral patterns to the point where it interferes with a persons health and happiness.
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Understanding Metabolism
August 29, 2008
Most people know the basics of metabolism-the faster it is the more fat you burn. But how does metabolism work? Our bodies get the energy that they need from the food that we eat and we need energy to survive. The most basic bodily functions and simple movements require some source of energy.
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Working Out the Brain
August 29, 2008
Sure you may work out your body but do you work out your brain? Keeping this organ functioning properly is not only important, it’s essential. Even though the human brain only weighs about 3 pounds, it is the most important organ in our body and it needs to be exercised as much as the rest of our bodies do. Think about it-you go to the gym and devote ten minutes of your time to ab work.
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3 Ways to Keep Children Active
August 27, 2008
Many people who have children are finding it harder and harder to get them active. With the introduction of new video games and TV shows, kids are tending to flock more towards the couch than the outdoors.
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3 Fantastic Leg Toning Exercises
August 26, 2008
Because it is very much dependant on fitness goals, everyones exercise routines will vary. Almost everyone has a part of their body that they feel needs improvement, even if it just needs to be toned up a little.
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What Birth Control is Right For You?
August 25, 2008
More couples every year are making the decision to not have children. The reasons vary-some people are choosing their careers over kids, others feel that they are not financially stable, and some people are just choosing to enjoy their partners and forgo a family.
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Top 4 Supplements for Staying Young
August 22, 2008
Youthfulness is something everyone strives for. Being youthful is generally associated with being young, energetic, radiant, healthy, and beautiful. So how do we stay youthful or perhaps get back some of the youth that may have been lost throughout the years?
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5 Botanicals for Vibrant Skin
August 21, 2008
Vibrant and healthy skin is probably the best accessory that one can have. It not only signifies your internal health, but great skin will give you a new felt confidence that is simply impossible to feel if you have problem skin.
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Do You Have Vitamin D Deficiency?
August 19, 2008
Vitamin D provides many benefits-it helps your body absorb calcium, it can help with mood swings, it boosts your immunity, it regulates your blood pressure, and it may even protect you from cancer. With that being said you are probably rushing out to buy a Vitamin D supplement.
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Quick Fix for Obese Children?
August 18, 2008
There are currently a large number of children around the world who are obese-the numbers have been rising over the past decade. Although the childhood obesity problem is not as concerning as it is in adults, there are now weight loss pills and cholesterol low
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5 Reasons To Wake Up Early
August 15, 2008
Some people are just not morning people. Whether it be because you like your sleep or because you do not get to bed until later, there are understandable excuses to why you hit that snooze button more than once.
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5 Healthy Drink Choices
August 14, 2008
We’ve all heard the saying, “you are what you eat”, but “you are what you drink”? Sure water is good for you-everyone knows that. Surprisingly H2O isn’t the only beverage that you should be flocking to in order to stay healthy.
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Living With Anxiety Disorders
August 13, 2008
Everyone has anxiety-it may be about your job, finances, family situation, or even just about life itself. Minor anxiety is normal as is moderate anxiety when faced with a tough situation. Unfortunately, there are many people who suffer from severe anxiety on a daily basis and there are a variety of different anxiety disorders.
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Gaining Weight The Healthy Way
August 12, 2008
Because our society is extremely focused on being thin, it is easy to find information on how to lose weight. It is easy to forget that some people have the opposite problem-they are too thin. Gaining weight can be very tricky for some people, whether it is be because of health problems or just an extremely high metabolism.
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3 Easy Arm Toning Exercises
August 11, 2008
Toned arms are a commodity that no one should go without, especially in the hot days of summer. Wearing a tank top, bathing suit, or even just light weight t-shirts require that you show off what you have up top. But unless you spend a lot of time at the gym or have a job that requires lifting, the chances are that your arms could use a bit of a tone up.
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Top 3 Organic Food Choices
August 08, 2008
In a perfect world we would all eat healthy, organic food. Unfortunately the price of eating organic can be extremely pricey at times. If you can’t afford to buy all organic, at least try to buy the most important foods certified organic. Here are the top three foods that you should always eat organic.
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More Men Benefiting from Yoga
August 07, 2008
Suggesting to a men that they go to a yoga class together ten years ago may have produced a variety of different reactions-laughing, eye rolling, or even shock that this question would be even asked. Until recently yoga has not exactly been something that most men were willing to participate in as it may ruin their macho persona.
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