Cold War

Cold War

As the days get shorter and the temperatures start dropping, the signs of winter have made their presence known. Along with Mother Nature’s changes come other trademarks associated with winter’s arrival—coughs, colds, and runny noses. Instead of stocking up on lotion...
Celebrate Sensibly!

Celebrate Sensibly!

Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season. This is the time of year filled with festivities, family gatherings, and parties – and along with all of these comes the inevitable eating, eating, and more eating. Some use the time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day as...
Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Catching a Cold?

Can Exercise Reduce Your Risk of Catching a Cold?

Sir William Osler, the famous Canadian medical doctor, once quipped, “There’s only one way to treat the common cold—with contempt.” And for good reason. The average adult has two to three respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or seven for young...
Calorie Burners: Activities That Turn Up the Heat

Calorie Burners: Activities That Turn Up the Heat

When it comes to burning calories, most of us want to get as much mileage out of our exercise as possible. For many, the more calories we burn, the better we feel about our workout. While energy expenditure should not be the only measure of a good workout (remember,...
Before You Start an Exercise Program…

Before You Start an Exercise Program…

Question Yourself Your first step is to ask yourself how active you want to be. This may sound like a silly question – you are probably planning on doing whatever you are capable of, whether that is a slow walk around the block or a vigorous step class. But if...
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