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Breathe Easy: You Can Exercise with Asthma & Allergies

Ahhh, fresh spring air. Sounds delightful. However, to some, the first sniff of spring signals the start of sneeze-and-wheeze season. Allergy-induced asthma is the most common type in the United States. With everything in bloom, asthma suffers must take precautions. And, those with seasonal allergies are anxious for invigorating ways to clear their heads. Here are tips for an exercise program that won’t leave you breathless …

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Exercise for Your Brain: Reduce the Alzheimer’s Factor

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest fears associated with aging. In addition to typically diminished physical capacity, one suffers debilitating mental and emotional consequences. Being rendered completely dependent on others is dreaded by anyone approaching senior status, which is exactly how this disease presents itself. With exercise, you get a “twofer”—improved physical health and reduced risk for Alzheimer’s …

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Surfacing from an Eating Disorder: One Member’s Journey to Self-Acceptance

Although modern Barbie is packaged as a can-do-anything career doll, her perfectly proportioned bombshell image still shouts the same message: Success, adoration, and physical beauty are codependent. Just one example of many, media today continues to emphasize outer beauty. And we continue to hunger for it, sometimes in the most literal (and dangerous) sense …

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It’s a New Year. Try Something New!

Fitness experts advise changing your routine frequently. This keeps the mind engaged and the body challenged. This article is Part 1 of 2 where Center fitness experts share ideas on how to add excitement to your tried-and-true exercise program ...

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Gifts from the Heart

It’s the season of giving. Since childhood, we’re taught that true gifts in life cannot be bought. Throughout life, it’s often little acts of generosity that are the most memorable presents we receive. One member experienced the joy of giving early this season. She donated training sessions. Member Meredith Baran, the recipient, has gained long-term benefits …

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