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Exercise benefits your body in so many amazing ways. For instance, resistance training builds muscle strength and endurance, cardio helps your heart pump more efficiently, and stretching can reduce injuries and boost your flexibility. What’s more, exercise can speed up the calorie burn to support your weight loss efforts. If your goal is to drop weight, one approach you may take is calculating calories consumed versus calories burned. A modest deficit in what you consume could aid in your fat loss goals. The foods you consume after working out can also impact your progress, so we’re here to share exactly…

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Choosing the Right Therapist is Important. By Dr. Denise Renye MED, MA, PSYD With so many therapists in the world, how do you know which one is right for you? After all, you’ll be sharing the deepest, most vulnerable parts of yourself with this person so it’s important they’re a good match. Not everyone has the privilege to be in a position to be able to choose whom they work with, but if you are able to pick your therapist, here are some tips.    1. Be Selective When you’re in psychological or emotional pain, it’s tempting to book a…

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If you’ve been slammed at work, eating all the wrong foods at your desk, and trying to figure out where the next window of time for your next gym session is coming from, then you probably didn’t notice that April is “Stress Awareness Month.” Fortunately, you don’t need to get extra tense for missing the memo, because taking care of your stress levels is something that you can work on all year round. Our hearts are essential for longevity and for reaching peak performance. Short-term energy levels and long-term health outcomes depend on us taking care of our ticker. So,…

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Ingredients ¼ cup low-sugar granola* 2 tbsp. crushed walnuts ⅔ cup plain or vanilla Greek or Skyr yogurt** ½ cup mixed berries 1 tsp. raw, unfiltered honey *We used Purely Elizabeth’s Original Grain Gluten-Free Granola **We used Siggi’s plain 4{1293bd4ef25ca86a622f6d9512ec3310653175851a143bae989351f0db04aea4} yogurt. Directions In a mason jar or serving bowl, add 1 tbsp. of granola & ½ tsp. of honey. Top with ⅓ cup yogurt. Then sprinkle 1 tbsp. of walnuts, ¼ cup berries and 1 tbsp. Granola. Layer once more with yogurt, walnuts, berries and granola, then drizzle with a little honey. Nutritional Information & Macros Dietary Information: Vegetarian, Gluten…

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The “best” outdoor sectional for you is all a matter of personal preference. But, the most common things to consider are: Size, style, materials, and price.Size & ShapeBuying any large piece of furniture for your home is a commitment. One of the most important considerations is the overall dimensions. There’s no getting around the fact that you need to have the available space to fit your new purchase. Think like a carpenter before you start shopping: “Measure twice, and buy once.” Remember that you and your guests will also need enough room to comfortably walk around your new sectional, too—allow…

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What is personality? Your personality describes how you think, feel, and behave as you interact with the world. Your unique approach to life forms a fairly consistent pattern that’s recognizable to others. You may have heard someone refer to you as “reserved” or “talkative”, perhaps, or say that you’re “passionate” or “calm.” They’re describing how they perceive your personality—your typical demeanor and actions. Personality affects both thinking and behavior. Some people are dutiful, so they take their responsibilities in life seriously, and always show up prepared and on time. Others are more spontaneous and willing to “go with the flow.”…

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Below is an approximation of this video’s audio content. To see any graphs, charts, graphics, images, and quotes to which Dr. Greger may be referring, watch the above video. Although total fasting can dramatically increase blood levels of the stress hormone cortisol––as much as doubling within five days, just dieting alone does not. There is, however, a way stress and obesity could turn into a vicious cycle: weight stigma. Across thousands of individuals followed for four years, those reporting discriminatory experiences had more than twice the odds of becoming obese. And those who started out obese had more than three…

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The average age for menopause in the U.S. is 51. For some women, menopause can be challenging, but a greater understanding of the symptoms and treatments can help smooth this natural transition. Here are answers to common questions women have about menopause: How do I know if what I’m experiencing is menopause? Menopause is defined as the permanent cessation of menstrual periods. It’s triggered by a natural decline in female hormones released by the ovaries, surgical removal of the ovaries, lack of sufficient reproductive hormones, or sometimes by chemotherapy and radiation therapy. A woman has officially entered menopause after she…

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Dark chocolate avocado mousse has a unique main ingredient to use in desserts, avocado! This is a dairy-free mousse with all the great qualities of a traditional mousse — it’s thick, creamy, velvety, rich in flavor, and pairs perfectly with ripe fruit. It’s a good source of fat, fiber, and micronutrients in comparison to most mousse recipes, not to mention it’s absolutely delicious! What Are The Health Benefits Of Avocado? Avocados are an excellent source of healthy fats, particularly monounsaturated healthy fats. Fat is important in our diet for a variety of reasons and is the main macronutrient responsible for…

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