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Discussing Alcohol & Nutrition: Making Mindful Choices

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
For many people, having a few drinks is part of day-to-day life—a cocktail after work, a toast at a wedding, or a drink to unwind. It can be easy to lose sight of how alcohol can affect health and wellness. But if you’re working on developing mindfulness ...
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Global Wellness Institute: Highlighting The Fitness & Wellness Evolution

Rick Richey, MS
Rick Richey, MS |
Fitness and wellness have been around since the time of Homer in Ancient Greece, though they haven’t always looked like they do today. Cleopatra used cosmetics, lotions, and wraps with ingredients we see on shelves now, but her lifestyle wasn’t ...
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Here's How to Calculate & Improve Your RMR

Dana Bender
Dana Bender |
The term “metabolism” often grabs attention, especially in a culture fixated on calorie counting. As a nutrition coach or weight loss specialist, you're probably familiar with the inquiries about how to boost metabolism. This is often associated with a ...
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The Kinetic Chain and How to Apply It

Dana Bender
Dana Bender |
The human body is not made up of isolated segments of muscles, bones, connective tissue, and ligaments. Rather, the body is a series of interconnected parts that all impact each other. This impact can either be positive or negative. Ideally, when the ...
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Considering Medication for Obesity? Here's What You Need to Know

Nicole Golden
Nicole Golden |
Embarking on a journey to address obesity through medication is a significant decision that requires careful consideration. In this exploration, we delve into the key aspects of using medication, specifically focusing on Semaglutide, as a potential tool ...
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The Blue Zone Diet: What to Eat to Live Longer

Nicole Golden
Nicole Golden |
In 2009, my family captured a five-generation photo: five children (ages 5, 2, 2, 2, and 2), myself (age 26), my mother (age 55), my grandfather (age 79), and my great-grandmother (age 107). Although my great-grandmother passed away at almost 108 years ...
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Mindful Drinking vs. Sober Curiosity: Navigating the Spectrum of Conscious Consumption

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
In American culture, drinking alcohol is extremely prevalent and is often integrated into regular aspects of life such as celebrations, business deals, relaxing, socializing, or de-stressing. It can be easy to fall into the “everyone else is doing it!” ...
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How to Do Goblet Squats for Stronger Glutes

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine |
What’s the definition of goblet squats? Your new best friend for building stronger glutes! This exercise isn't just a fitness trend; it's a game-changer for anyone looking to amp up their lower body strength. In this article, we'll walk you through the ...
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Finishing Touches: Mountain Climbers & Other Quick-Burning Workout Finishers

Kinsey Mahaffey
Kinsey Mahaffey |
What better way to finish a workout than by doing some moves that will put the exclamation mark at the end of your session? You know, the kind of moves that get the heart rate up and the muscles burning. These kinds of finishing touches are the perfect ...
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A Nutritious Obsession?: How Orthorexia Changes Our View of Food and Fuel in Fitness

Darlene Marshall
Darlene Marshall |
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