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Your Guide On How to Recover From a Broken Toe

Your Guide On How to Recover From a Broken Toe

by LaRhonda Sparrow on May 14, 2020 0

I remember exactly what happened the day I broke my toe. I was walking down my hallway barefoot when I stubbed my pinky toe so hard against a door frame that I saw stars. I hobbled back to my bedroom and refused to look at the damage for hours. If you’ve ever stubbed your toe […]

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How to Quickly Recover From a Sprained Ankle

How to Quickly Recover From a Sprained Ankle

by Dan Hinckley on May 08, 2020 0

Sprained ankles are painful, but they’re not at all uncommon. In fact, over 3 million Americans each year experience this condition. An ankle sprain occurs when a person’s foot rolls inward or outward at an unnatural angle. The ankle joint has several tough bands of tissue called ligaments which connect bones and cartilages to one […]

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Staying on Track: Here Are the Workouts Americans Are Doing From Home

Staying on Track: Here Are the Workouts Americans Are Doing From Home

by Grace on Apr 29, 2020 0

  Fitness is a key component behind living an active and healthy lifestyle. Yet, with gym closures and stay-at-home orders in place due to COVID-19, it can feel nearly impossible to get your daily workout in. Fortunately, you don’t have to travel farther than your living room to get in a great sweat. With this […]

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How to Do Self Care During Quarantine

How to Do Self Care During Quarantine

by Jamie on Apr 06, 2020 0

As we all sit at home due to the pandemic, it’s hard not to dwell on the stress of the new normal. From worrying about if you’ll get your next paycheck, your own health, and when society will get back to normal, there are plenty of things waiting to add more stress to your life. […]

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3 Diets to Try in 2020

3 Diets to Try in 2020

by Grace on Feb 19, 2020 0

While January tends to be the month that most people set their annual resolutions to improve their overall health and wellness, it doesn’t mean you can’t start later in the year. Many of the overeager new gym-goers have cleared about by February, making it a great time to re-prioritize the goals you set out to […]

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This Is Why We Need to Re-Think Our Love for Coffee

This Is Why We Need to Re-Think Our Love for Coffee

by Grace on Jan 14, 2020 1

If you love coffee, chances are you crave it pretty much every day. More than half of Americans consume more than 300 milligrams of caffeine per day, which can be equivalent to about three cups of coffee. But while the collective love for coffee is mostly fun, the consequences of being addicted to caffeine can […]

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3 Simple Tips to Revamp Your Diet

3 Simple Tips to Revamp Your Diet

by Kat on Nov 26, 2019 0

Everybody knows that making the change from unhealthy foods to healthy foods is tough. It’s not only a mental challenge but a physical one as well. Your brain may tell you to eat something and then make you feel guilty afterward, but the physical craving you had for that food made you do it anyway. […]

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These Are the Cities You Want to Be In If You Love Brunch

These Are the Cities You Want to Be In If You Love Brunch

by Kat on Sep 26, 2019 0

Brunch is more than just a meal — it’s become more of a weekend event that everyone looks forward to throughout the week. Brunch involves bottomless mimosas, all types of eggs, pancakes, and more. In addition to the good eats, it’s often a great way for friends and family to catch up with one another […]

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These Are the Best Cities for Farmers Market Lovers

These Are the Best Cities for Farmers Market Lovers

by Grace on Jun 07, 2019 1

It’s no secret that a key to clean eating and improving overall health is cutting out processed foods. These foods are high in sugar and fat and lack essential vitamins and minerals. However, it can be a challenge to find anything but this processed junk in the grocery store, especially when this seems like the […]

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How Drugs Can Really Alter Your Brain

How Drugs Can Really Alter Your Brain

by Grace on May 20, 2019 0

You’ve heard the speech time and time again, drugs can have significant negative impacts on your overall health. You’ve seen the countless videos and campaigns highlighting the consequences of addiction – but you’ve always felt incredibly disconnected from the people featured in those campaigns. Of course, you’re sympathetic towards the victims of substance abuse, but […]

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