When it comes to endurance tests, it doesn’t get much more challenging than the Tour de France. The 2013 Tour de France, which kicked off on June 29th and marked the one hundredth time the competition has been held, certainly ...
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Running Without Running Out of Gas
When the phrase “active lifestyle” comes up, one of the activities that may come to mind is running. To be sure, running on a regular basis can be very beneficial to the human body, helping to shed pounds and improve ...
Read More »Growing a Green Thumb: Tips for Beginning Gardeners
When it comes to rewarding personal hobbies, it’s hard to top gardening. Working in a garden gets you off of the couch and into the sunlight, and the fruits of your labor are far more nutritious than most fare sold ...
Read More »How Does Winter Impact our Health?
It’s pretty safe to assume that most people don’t particularly care for the winter season. Sure, there are exceptions – if you’re an avid skier or snowboarder, winter might be the perfect time of year for you – but most ...
Read More »Exercising Through Yard Work and Gardening
Exercising Through Yard Work and Gardening It’s a common complaint; many people would like to exercise regularly, but simply do not have the time. If you find yourself saying this, there’s a solution that will not only allow you to ...
Read More »The Little Efforts of an Outdoor Walk Have Big Payoffs
Spending time outside no matter what the weather, naturally improves your health; what’s better than that! There’s something soothing about being outside. One cannot deny that the fresh scents of nature are calming to your mind and body. There is ...
Read More »Under the Microscope: Lyme Disease
Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness in North America, has earned a well-deserved reputation as a burdensome medical condition. In its more intense forms, it can bring about a multitude of symptoms, and can significantly alter a patient’s quality ...
Read More »Protecting Your Eyes with Sunglasses
Like baseball, cookouts, suntan lotion and swimming, sunglasses are synonymous with the summer season. Since their mass introduction to the US market in 1929, these dark-tinted fashion accessories have been a staple of American culture. But behind their glitzy reputation ...
Read More »Using Trampolines to Improve your Health
The simple activity of gently jumping up on down on a bouncy mat, called a rebounder or mini trampoline seems like something only a child would do, but the fact is this activity stimulates and exercises every cell in the ...
Read More »The Threat of Poison Ivy
Enjoying the great outdoors is an amazing, exhilarating experience – unless you accidentally stumble into a patch of poison ivy. Poison ivy, while usually not a serious threat to your long-term health, has certainly earned its reputation as a potent ...
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