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Why Standing is Great Exercise
Every hour, my Apple watch buzzes. Why? The watch is alerting me to stand up if I have been sitting too long. This got me thinking – is standing that important that it’s a prime alert on the smart watch?
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5 ways to Reduce Stress in 10 minutes or Less
Between work, family and social obligations, we’re all very busy. These commitments can make it challenging to just slow down, relax and enjoy each minute of every day.
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Why Flip-Flops Are a No-No for Your Feet
Here in laid back and sunny Central Florida, flip-flops are everywhere you look. In fact, there’s a good chance that you may be wearing a pair as you read this. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the simplicity of sliding on your footwear without having to tie laces or fasten straps?
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Four Ways to Prepare for a Race
Running is a great way to stay healthy. It helps you burn calories while exercising and allows you to expend additional calories even after your workout.
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Should You have Preventive Cancer Surgery?
Preventative cancer surgery has gained traction in the presses over the past few years as celebrities such as Angelina Jolie and have opted for the preventative measures. Every day, many women face the same choices as they consider their options for proactive treatment of breast and gynecological cancers.
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Summer Heat & Your Feet: Preventing ‘Summer Spread’
Central Floridians often try to beat the heat with light clothing and sandals and flip-flops that give their feet room to breath.
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Travel Triad: 3 Tips for Staying Healthy While Abroad
Each year, millions of Americans will travel overseas for vacation, business or volunteerism. When you travel, the first things that come to mind are what to pack, where to stay and where to visit. I'm here to tell you that there is another aspect of travel you should consider, yet gets overlooked far too often: your health.
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Ladies: Heart Disease is Not Just a Man's Disease
Heart disease is the #1 killer of women and is more fatal than all forms of cancer combined.
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Immunotherapy: What the Future May Hold for Cancer Treatment
One of the unfortunate realities of chemotherapy is that the drugs used to destroy cancer cells can also damage healthy tissues in the body. The list of side effects of chemotherapy is daunting, including everything from hair loss and appetite changes to fatigue and memory loss.
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Is Sugar Slowing Your Weight Loss?
Sugar—it’s that sweet flavor that we all crave from time to time.