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7 Must-Have Foods for Flat Abs

It’s that time of the year again when being fit seems to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind. After a few months of paying a little less attention, suddenly we all become obsessed with how flat our abs are again. It’s only natural that as the weather gets hotter and less clothes are necessary […]

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6 Ways to Inspire More Love in Your Life

Spring has sprung and with it comes the romance of a season in full bloom. As one of the most important aspects of our lives, love is the basis of all things good and beautiful in our world. But it is equally crucial to know that love is all around us in various manifestations like […]

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The Significance (and Science) of Wearing Red Lipstick

By now we all know how to master a bold, red lip, but did you know there’s a proven science behind sporting the rich and bright shade? It’s true, ladies. Red lipstick is more than just a pop of instant glamour. It’s a beauty product that’s as much a state of mind as it is a cosmetic accent.

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6 Essential Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget

Healthy living is often associated with expense more frequently than it should be for how important it is to daily life. From niche fitness boutiques to quick service health-focused restaurants to the food that you buy in your grocery store, it’s easy to feel like having a healthy lifestyle is out of reach if you […]

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5 Ways to Keep Exercising During Winter

Baby, it’s cold outside! Even though you probably want to hibernate in your warm bed this winter and wear your Snuggie forever, that’s not something you can actually do—sorry! Winter weather can make getting up out of bed the least desirable thing to do, not to mention making exercise our Mount Everest. Though working out in […]

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Why You Should Warm-Up Before You Run

Us runners tend to be an impatient bunch. We have lots of things that we want to happen and we want them to happen now. Things like wishing the humidity would get lost, for that race to be here now, for our pace to get quicker, or for the distances we can manage just to […]

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Why You Should Eat Ginger Everyday

There are certain flavors that pop up around this time of year, are unavoidably popular, and then mostly disappear; not to be seen or heard from again for the next 9ish months. First it’s apple, then pumpkin swoops into the spotlight, and soon enough it will be the “holiday spices” turn. You know, the perfectly […]

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Is It Possible to Drink Too Much Water? – The Dangers of Over-Hydration

Like most people, I was taught to drink my eight glasses of water a day, especially on a hot summer day or at the gym. But what I didn’t know, until recently, was that it is possible to drink too much water when you’re dehydrated.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Running (Without Freaking Out)

Coping with the demands of family, work life, school and social activities can often create difficulty when setting aside time or finding motivation to start a new fitness regimen. Today many are integrating a running routine into their lifestyle in hopes to aid just about every part of their health with physical and mental benefits that […]

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Have You Tried Chia Yet?

Everyone and their mother have talking about chia seeds lately, and with good reason.  Hailed as the one of the hottest and most super of all foods, chia seeds are actually quite ancient. The nutrient rich seeds were widely used in Aztec and Mayan cultures for the energy they provided. In fact, the word chia means […]

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Beating the Bug: Cold and Flu Prevention

Well it’s that time of year again. The weather is colder and, in some cases, wetter. Everyone is busy with holidays and end of the year activities. The days are shorter. We spend more time indoors. It’s also that time of year when the cold and flu are uninvited guests into our lives. I don’t […]

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Tips for Exercising in the Summer Heat

A week from today marks the official beginning of Summer but in many places, including where I am, it’s felt like Summer for quite some time. After a brutal winter, relief from subzero temperatures is welcome, but can make it difficult to do anything outside without turning into a pile of sweat. It might be […]

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Best Ways to Overcome Spring & Summer Allergies

After what seemed like a winter that was NEVER going to end, the warmer weather has finally showed up, but unfortunately it’s brought it’s always-reliable-allergies with it. Every day I wake up, check the pollen index, and hope to magically see that it’s nothing but it always seems to rank very high. There are many, […]

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