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Demmy James

6 Important Healthy Eating Tips for the Summer

Nutrition is a touchy subject, as no one really likes to be told how or what they should eat. For most folks, however, it is the limiting factor when it comes to their health and wellness. As warm weather rolls around, people will be exposed to a number of nutritional

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Prominent fitness model melds faith and health
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Prominent Fitness Model Melds Faith and Health

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – One of the most photographed fitness models in America is speaking out about the one thing that took her from overweight in her 30s to the cover of the top fitness magazines in her 40s, and the answer may surprise many: it was her faith in God.

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National Senior Health & Fitness Day
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Health +Fitness Tips in Honor of National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Submitted by ACE American Council on Exercise – Today, we celebrate the 22nd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day, the nation’s largest annual health promotion for senior adults. In honor of this celebration, we worked with ACE’s Senior Consultant and ACE Certified Personal Trainer, and book author of Going

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MonoLisa Touch treatment
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A New and Improved Treatment Alternative for Menopausal Women

By Lysa Barry – Today’s newly emerging women in their 40’s and 50’s face newer opportunities, challenges and growth. Women of today are more active, hands on and embrace life unlike any other generation before them. Yet, that quality of a woman’s life can be drastically affected after menopause. The lack

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Chemo and Back Again by Andrea Fairbairn
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Chemo and Back Again

Excerpt By Andrea Fairbairn, The Joy Assignment www.thejoyassignment.com –   I was diagnosed with breast cancer on my 39th birthday in 2007. Being my birthday is kind of beside the point but in retrospect I think is symbolic of the birth of a new way of life.   In 2007, the

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A good night's sleep
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A Good Night’s Sleep

By Adam Armstrong – Sleep is a key indicator of mental and physical wellbeing and experts believe that older adults need around seven to eight hours each night in order to function properly. Here are some tips to banish those sleepless nights to history and get a “good night’s sleep”. Finding The

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8 indicators that menopause is approaching
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8 Indicators that Menopause is Approaching

They make musicals about women “of a certain age”, but hot flashes, incontinence and weight gain are nothing to sing about for many women who suffer through ‘change of life’ symptoms. We talk to gynecologist Dr. Toni Harris about what women need to know about menopause. Women have a tendency

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Keeping Active With A SMILE

When former Australian Junior Ballroom and Latin Dance Champion Gina Buber noticed the dwindling number of older adults turning up at her weekly dance classes, she knew something was wrong. She wanted her group to maintain their physical exercise and smile! “I had been teaching seniors for a number of

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Your Favorite Warm Weather Foods, Only Healthier

By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play− Besides sunny days and wearing fewer layers, warmer weather also has us looking forward to spring and summer foods like grilled pizza, fried chicken and ice cream. But while they initially sound delicious, many classic warm weather foods actually make the list of

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Why De-Stressing Matters

By Vanessa Voltolina for Discover and Play− According to The American Institute of Stress, unmanaged stress has been connected to 75 to 90 percent of medical visits. As the summer approaches, many of your friends and family are probably taking time off to relax and veg out. But if you’re

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The Importance Of Building Muscles

The importance of building and maintaining muscles really cannot be overstated. Regardless of age, having an adequate amount of muscle mass allows you to function normally in your day-to-day activities without undue fatigue and strain. But as you age, this muscle mass decreases and the only way to keep the

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suffer from allergies
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Suffer from Allergies? Home Air Quality May Be To Blame

If you or someone in your family suffers from allergies or asthma, the quality of the air in your home may be to blame. Bacteria, dust mites, and mold can take up residents in the duct work of your home. When this happens, allergens are dispersed throughout the air of

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Osteoporosis Treatments
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Osteoporosis Treatments and Medication Options

May is Osteoporosis Awareness month. Prevention is the preferred method to battling osteoporosis, and preventative measures can be taken even for women who already have initial signs of osteoporosis (see the infographic below). But it’s also important to talk about treatment options. Osteoporosis Treatments and Medications There are two types

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today's 100 year old's say they don't feel old
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Today’s 100-Year-Olds Say They Don’t “Feel Old”

As Older Americans Month wraps up, we want to share recent data released on some of the nation’s oldest seniors – centenarians. You might be surprised to learn more than half (60 percent) of 100-year-olds say they don’t “feel old.” This statistics come from UnitedHealthcare’s 100@100 survey, which polls 100 centenarians

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Are You Taking Care of Your Bones?

May is osteoporosis month so take some time to think about the importance of building and maintaining healthy bones. It is estimated that around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis, a condition where the support struts that make up the inside of most bones become thinner. This results

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Paleo diet
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The Paleo Diet: Is It Right For You?

People looking for a way to change unhealthy eating habits often turn to the Paleo Diet. Sometimes called the Caveman Diet, the Paleo Diet restricts trans fats, sugars and modern processed foods that are linked to obesity, cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. But it’s more than just

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4 Sports to Stay Healthy and Active at Any Age

 By Erica Tiffany– Turning 50 doesn’t mean the end of physical fitness — in fact, it can even be the perfect time to start a new wellness regimen. From helping to reduce the symptoms of menopause to preventing diabetes and osteoporosis, mature women will benefit from starting even a minor

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Debra Atkinson

Take a Walk Outside

It’s no secret that now heart disease is the number one killer among women. During post-menopause, you are at greater risk due to lower amounts of the heart – health protection hormone, estrogen. You may need to take extra steps (literally) for heart health during post-menopause. Yet, in spite of

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