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I was born in Georgia, and spent a good part of my childhood traveling. As my father was active duty in the Army, our family has had to move several times as I was growing up. I've also lived in and visited Texas, Virginia, Florida, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Iowa,

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Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetes explained: 1 of 13
A Look at DiabetesDiabetes is a disease that results from the body's inability to produce, or utilize, insulin properly. Insulin is the hormone responsible for converting carbohydrates like sugars and starches into useable energy (glucose), and allowing it to enter body cells efficiently. If diabetes is not treated properly, ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Why exercise variety leads to fitness success: 6 of 18
Exercise Variation Leads to Fitness Success Maintaining a consistent exercise regimen is one of the most effective ways to loose weight and achieve optimal body composition. Aerobic activities burn a substantial amount of calories, in turn lowering the body's total caloric intake. Weight-bearing exercise contributes to the de... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Are low carb diets healthy: 3 of 8
Do Low Carbohydrate Diets Really Work? The obesity epidemic continues to rise, and people have turned to numerous quick fixes to loose weight. This has contributed to the massive marketing outbreak of diet pills, weight loss supplements, gimmicky exercise equipment, and fad diets, most of which prey upon the desperation of ov... More..
Autos > Cars 10 cars in history that flopped: 4 of 9
Ten Cars that FloppedSince around the 1900's, the automotive industry has strived to increase its production with innovative improvements and advanced technology. This trend of auto manufacturing development also sparked the onslaught of vehicle concept tragedies.In 1899, one of the first ridiculous attempts to evolve was the... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Mypyramid tips and resources for adults: 1 of 1
MyPyramid: Steps to a Healthier YouThe "Old" Food PyramidMost adults today did not receive extensive health and nutrition education as a child, but the one concept that is unanimously remembered is the Food Pyramid. This was the principle diagram that categorized our food into specific groups based on their chief nutritional ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The nutritional benefits of seaweed: 1 of 1
Nutritional Benefits of SeaweedSeaweed belongs to a group of multicellular algae that grows along seabeds, but can usually be found floating along the shore. It has been used for centuries in such East Asian countries as Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea; but is also farmed in other places like Indonesia, Peru, Ireland, and the... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics The benefits of bodybuilding for vegans and vegetarians: 2 of 2
Benefits of Bodybuilding for Vegans and VegetariansAlthough the choice of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles constantly remains in debate, there are definitely undeniable benefits this diet can offer. With the absence of meat and other animal protein sources, the vegetarian diet is substantially lower in fat (especially saturate... More..