By Betty Murray If your brain is tired, your body will be too. A new study on mental fatigue found that mental exertion might play a role in lessening endurance, resulting in shortened workouts, even if the body has plenty of energy reserve left for a longer workout. For years, scientists have studied the relationship between […]
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By Betty Murray Losing weight comes down to one thing: are you burning more calories than you take in? Eating well and exercising regularly are essential for a strong, healthy body, but if you want to burn fat, you have to decrease the amount of calories you eat in a day and increase the amount of
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By Betty Murray Fall is in the air. You may notice that with the changing seasons, the foods you see in the produce section of your grocery store are changing. During the fall and winter, there are several new fruits and vegetables in season that are hard to find other times of the year. When we
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By Betty Murray A superfood is a food that contains nutrients known to provide health benefits, including enhance longevity and is backed by scientific studies. Broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable that contains vitamins A, B, C and K, as well as potassium, zinc and fiber and has long been considered a superfood for it’s low-calorie, nutrient-rich
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By Betty Murray Trouble sleeping at night? Surprisingly, all your tossing and turning may be because you aren’t getting enough exercise. There’s still plenty of research to be done on the exact relationship between sleep and exercise, but several studies suggest exercise is just what is needed to cure insomnia (or improve sleep at least). One
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By Betty Murray It may still be hot outside, but fall is just days away. As the seasons change, so do the fresh foods that are in season. Many of these vegetables and fruits pack a powerful punch, which is why they’ve been dubbed “superfoods.” These five foods are so rich in nutrients, their health benefits
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By Betty MurrayIt’s easy to ignore the signs of burnout between work, caring for your family and keeping up with the expectations of family and friends. But a stress-related meltdown isn’t just bad for your mental health it’s bad for your physical health as well. It can lead to emotional disorders, hypertension and heart problems,
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September 1, 2013 0 Comments By Betty Murray CrossFit is a form of exercise developed by Coach Greg Glassman and is defined as “that which optimizes fitness (constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity).” (www.crossfit.com) CrossFit is a sport that has no specialty, but rather brings together elements of every other sport and form
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By Betty Murray Water is essential for health and wellness, but staying hydrated in 100+ degree heat isn’t easy. There are serious health consequences of dehydration, including: heat exhaustion, heat stroke and in extreme cases, death. Don’t assume you can do without drinking water, and plenty of it. The good news is that dehydration can be
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Ever wonder how the world’s fittest people got fit and stay that way? While they may have genes that make a fit body a little bit easier to achieve, the fittest people didn’t get that way by accident. The truth is that fitness takes time and dedication. It requires forming healthy habits, and breaking the
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