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Wellness Wire: Is Being Overweight Actually Healthy?

Yes, you did read that headline correctly. No, we are not just trolling you here.  The Huffington Post recently featured an article from The Oprah...

Wellness Wire: FDA Cracks Down on “Gluten-Free”

It seems like the gluten-free trend has been around forever. However, its initial spike to mainstream acknowledgement and trendiness occurred in mid-2009. With the...
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Wellness Wire: The Benefits of Late Night Snacks

Calling all late-night snackers! You’ll be happy to hear that you no longer have to feel guilty for giving into those late-night cravings, within...

Wellness Wire: NYC Soda Ban Blocked

New York City Mayor and fervent public health advocate Michael Bloomberg has been attempting to ban the sale of large sugary sodas and other...
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Wellness Wire: Are Flip Flops Bad For Your Health?

Ladies everywhere know that when they break out those favorite flip flops and shorts, summer has finally arrived. Flip flops are convenient, not only...

Stomach Bug 2.0 : How to Keep Your Gut Healthy

No, we don't want you to run for cover, but we do want you to stay healthy. And what better way to do that...
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Daily Bite [Sweat]: 4 Ways to Prevent Running Injuries

Any long distance runner knows that injuries are an inevitable part of life as a runner. Injuries are virtually never preventable, regardless of whether...

Wellness Wire: Drive-Thru Day the Healthy Way

With the popularity of fast food restaurants throughout the country, it's no wonder that there is a day dedicated to the celebration of drive-thrus....
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Wellness Wire: 5 Ways to Beat the Heat This Summer!

When I'm not working, I'm life guarding... which is also working. Anyway, life guarding (and being a field hockey goalie in 92 degree weather)...
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Wellness Wire: Do Even Active Women Sit Too Much?

According to fitness and nutrition expert, Harley Pasternak, women may not be as active as they think. People.com recently posted Pasternak’s latest blog post...

Wellness Wire: Mexico’s Weight Problem

A big round of applause for the USA please - on no longer being the fattest nation in the Americas! That title now goes...

Wellness Wire: Good and Bad News About Greek Yogurt

Unfortunately, we have to start out this article with some bad news. We're sorry about that -- really, we are -- but when we're...
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3 Things To Help Improve Your Self Image

I'm going to level with you right now--none of us are magazine cover perfect. News flash: none of us ever will be, because most...
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3 Ways to be as Sexy as Gwyneth Paltrow

Who doesn't want to be Gwyneth Paltrow? First of all, she's the only diva who can rock the spelling of her name. Second, she's married...

Daily Bite [Watch]: What 100 Calories of Alcohol Looks Like

July 4th is officially only a week away! We know you're gearing up for a super fun-filled (and sun-filled) day of patriotic partying, but...

Wellness Wire: The Asian Tiger Mosquito

Mosquitoes have long been one of the summer's biggest pests. Not only are their bites annoyingly itchy, but the critters are also known for...

Wellness Wire: Are Fewer Meals Better?

Doctors and nutrition enthusiasts alike preach that six small meals a day will keep your metabolism moving and help you to accomplish your weight loss...
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Wellness Wire: Yoga Poses to Combat Colds?

For thousands of years, yoga has been a form of spiritual, physical and mental practice that first transpired in Ancient India. Yoga, often grouped...

Daily Bite [Watch]: The Truth Behind Coffee

Coffee drinkers everywhere may have a reason to celebrate - new research suggests that moderate coffee drinking may actually be beneficial to your health! The...

Wellness Wire: Obesity Officially Recognized as a Disease

The American Medical Association (AMA), the largest group of physicians and medical students in the US, has officially recognized obesity as a disease. While...

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Ten unsuspected health benefits of Oats & honey

Oats and honey- the famous duo on everyone's breakfast list. From cereals to scrubs, trail mix, and energy bars, oats and honey have many...

A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Amino Acids And Their Role In...

Amino acids are often referred to as the "building blocks of life." These organic compounds play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including...

How To Connect With Extended Family Members: 3 Tips

Some people have big families with many close cousins, and some families are much smaller and more private. Either way, it’s likely that both...

How To Care For Your Loved One With A Disability

Disabilities come in various forms. Some are visible, while others aren't readily noticeable. Whichever one a person has affects how they live their life....