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Easier Said Than Done

Often we know the right things to do when it comes to our health. Eat nutritious foods. Get lean. Avoid too much stress. But many times, doing the right thing isn’t so easy. There’s a thing called ‘habit’ that gets in the way. These habits

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Strength Training: Getting Started

The loss of muscle mass is one of the main ‘symptoms’ of aging. Our metabolism changes. We exercise less. And damn that Isaac Newton, gravity takes its toll. This doesn’t have to be your reality. Regardless of age, you can incorporate a strength training program

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Baby Boomers Bomb

A recent report in the Montreal Gazette doesn’t bode well for baby boomers. Despite all the advances in medical science over the past forty years, boomers aren’t as healthy as their parents. The reason: lifestyle choices. Today’s quick fix society has led to this sobering news:

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Food Facts: Did You Know?

The best way to speed up the ripening of an avocado is to store it in a cool dark place in a paper bag. The bag will trap the ethylene gas, causing it to ripen more quickly — but still allows for an oxygen exchange that