Monthly Archives: December 2012

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Are You Exercising for the Right Reasons?

Article by Melinda Johnson via U.S. News HealthExercise Silhouette

When most people set out to get some exercise, it’s for one reason: to look better. Whether our end goal is weight loss, toning up, or building muscle, we tend to be motivated to exercise by external benefits. However, recent research on willpower hints that this external focus may be counterproductive to our overall success.

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Positive Self-Talk

via the American Heart AssociationMegaphone

The holidays can be a stressful time for all. Whether you are a student facing finals or a mother preparing all of those gifts for the Christmas tree, stress can sneak up on you. The American Heart Association came out with a few ways in which to help keep stress at a low. This article is dedicated to the delicate art of self-talk.  

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Healthier Holiday Recipe — Orange Glazed Turkey with Potatoes & Carrots

Healthy Eating Guide from the American Heart Association via the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association has released a Holiday Healthy Eating Guide to aid people in making healthy decisions despite holiday stress and big meals — it’s got great tips and is wonderfully designed!  The book includes wonderful recipes as well, including the recipe from Orange Glazed Turkey with Potatoes & Carrots listed below. You can view the entire guide and print it from here.

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Karla Adams Fitness Mixer

Karla Adams, local fitness expert and personal trainer, is holding a FREE Fitness Mixer on December 10! Details below:

Karla Adams Fitness Mixer


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Shop Your Age: Choosing Food That Fits

Article by Bonnie Taub-Dix via U.S. News HealthBoy with apple

Remember your grandmother or mother telling you to eat your broccoli or drink your milk so you’d grow big and strong? They might have been doing more than encouraging you to clean your plate. Research suggests we should eat according to our age — find out more below!

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