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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Setting realistic workout goals: 1 of 22
January 1st has come and gone, and it is time to start working on those resolutions. You get up, put on your jogging outfit, and go outside. As you begin to jog, you feel pretty good. You say to yourself, "Yeah, I can do this." However, after about a half-mile you discover that your oxygen is starting to deplete. Your feet s... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Healthy lunch strategies: 2 of 34
We do like to eat, and in the middle of a busy workday the lunchtime can be a soothing interlude of calorie-driven therapy. We look forward to escaping the office and enjoying a little "sustenance" as we dissect our day. Of course, we then have to go back to our desks and somehow find the strength to make it to the end of th... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Essential habits of a successful fitness routine: 1 of 17
This is supposed to be easy, right? Some of the simplest things in life are actually the hardest tasks to accomplish. Fitness should not necessarily be all that complex, but plenty of people struggle to maintain positive habits. Despite access to multiple neighborhood fitness clubs, personal exercise equipment, and detailed ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) The secrets to conquering emotional eating: 2 of 25
Eating is a coping mechanism, and in a busy, stressful life we can find that many situations cause us to reach for snacks. Certain items are labeled "comfort food" for a reason. When we get down or upset, we tend to eat. Food is a large part of our society, and it is present at all points of our emotional cycle. Some eating ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Journal your exercise program: 1 of 12
When we document lifestyle changes, it can make the shift more tangible and more likely to become a solidified habit. Getting into a workout routine can be tough, particularly because timetables, motivation, and distractions can impede our progress. Therefore, keeping a journal can be a wonderful way to keep people on track ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Easy exercises you can do at your desk: 3 of 23
Exercising at your desk may seem like a challenged endeavor, but you really can work your body and aid your health in the workplace. Granted, you won't exactly be replacing a fitness center workout, unless of course you intend on jogging in place for 30-45 minutes. Jogging may seem more interesting than that conference call,... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Why people tolerate contraceptives but not abortion: 4 of 24
Contraceptives and abortion are simple topics for some people, and extremely complex for others. Perhaps this is why there is so much controversy between various groups. If someone is clear on a topic, they don't particularly like it when someone believes there is not a clear answer. The reciprocal is also true because peopl... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Why don't more people give blood?: 3 of 17
One might think that giving blood would be an easy contribution to solicit. After all, most people know that blood is a very precious resource and most people would admit some knowledge regarding an ongoing need for donations. However, there are still several factors that prevent people from stepping forward and taking perso... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Gym etiquette: 4 of 21
Fit into your community The challenge with the fitness club is that there are some written rules and then there are things that people "should" do. These are the "unwritten" rules of the gym that some people seem to know, while others are blissfully unaware of their socially unacceptable behavior. This situation must be navi... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Five ways to interrupt your sleep: 1 of 5
It isn't difficult to find research that suggests people are not getting enough sleep. Part of the problem stems from the fact that too many people have convinced themselves that they are the exception to the rule. Instead of getting proper sleep, they stay up too late, get up too early, drink too much coffee or soda, and th... More..