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Welcoming Home Fido and Fluffy
Spring may bring flowers, but it may also bring litters of puppies and kittens. If you are looking for a companion pet, spring is a good time to find a puppy or kitten at your local animal shelter. He
The Cycle of Life
Cycling has enormous physical benefits. In a one-hour ride, you can work on strength and endurance, aerobic capacity, balance, and, depending on how many car doors you managed to dodge, agility.Cyclin
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The Performance Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet
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Walking is one of the most simple and accessible forms of exercise you can do regularly. Adding it to your routine can make a big difference in weight control. One study found the average person
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There are tons of reasons to do squats: stronger legs, shapely glutes, full-body coordination; the list goes on. And now, we can add: build core strength because the Zercher squat automatically
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Good for you. You\'ve decided to eat organic foods, as locally grown as possible. You have started your own organic backyard or balcony garden. You only drive your car when biking, walking, busing, or
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Bill is 50 years old and had prostate surgery a year ago. Radical retropubic prostatectomy is typically performed on men with early-stage prostate cancer. Several months ago Bill had his nine-month po
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Bodyweight workouts are convenient and effective, particularly if you’re working out at home or outdoors without access to equipment. But as you get fitter, your body adapts and gets better at t
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Science Says Walking Helps You Feel Less Anxious
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