February can be a challenging month. A gust of comfort-food cravings seems to blow in with every snow squall. Discover why it feels so good to eat with abandon (despite a full stomach) …
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Love Your Heart
It’s American Heart Month. Take these small steps to a stronger beat …
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Winter is definitely a sleepy season. Easily, you may manage a full night’s sleep when it’s dark at dinnertime. That does not mean you feel well rested. Here’s why and what to do about it …
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As you get further into your workout program for the new year, questions often arise. We took the most frequently asked questions and shared answers here …
Read More »Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling
Snow shoveling can be a heavy challenge. Make it safer and easier with these quick tips! – Layer clothing. Warm up with gentle stretches before you start. – Don’t overload your snow shovel! A cubic foot of snow weighs about 15 pounds. Wet snow weighs even more. – Try to push snow, rather than lift it. – Concentrate on good posture. Avoid rounding your back. – Avoid twisting into unnatural positions to throw snow to the side. Don’t throw snow over your shoulder. (It even sounds painful!) – Pace yourself. Snow shoveling is a total-body workout! – Stay hydrated and take frequent breaks. – Stay dry. Always stretch when finished! – The good news: One hour of shoveling burns about 400 calories!
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