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Americans buy 2.7 billion packages of breakfast cereal each year - obviously, we’ve got a love affair with breakfast (and lunch and dinner, in some cases) in a bowl. As an added bonus, many cereals are fortified and made with whole…

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Our own Alexandra Haller completed her first half-marathon on October 21st, after sharing her months of challenging training, frustrating setbacks and mental preparation with Her Active Life readers. Here, Alexandra takes you along as she finally crosses that finish line.

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Often times, when someone is trying to figure out how many calories they should be taking in on a daily basis they will go plug some numbers into a fancy formula they found online. 

There are a variety…

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Sanskritt (“refined", “consecrated” and “sanctified”)

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One of the world’s most ancient languages, one of the 22 official languages of India, also a liturgical language of Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism and Sikhism. Sanskrit is considered a classical language, because…

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“There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.”- Beverly Sills

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We all know that food labels can be misleading, but what about fructose instead of plain old sugar on a sports drink ingredient list? Is fructose a “healthier” version of the sweet stuff?

Nope - Fructose is not better for…

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While some people have trouble finding any time during the day to exercise, others who have more free time might wonder if performing workouts at a certain time in the day is going to be preferable.

This is precisely…

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The only equipment you need for this exercise is your own body and a wall. If you have shoulder pain when lifting your arms overhead, limit the movement of your arm by positioning it a little lower on the wall.

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You might have seen it in your gym - a bright yellow and black contraption hanging from the ceiling or a machine consisting of two straps and two handles. Originally designed by a Navy SEAL and touted for its effectiveness and portability,…

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This stretch helps to improve range of motion in the shoulders, chest, and back. To begin, sit against the wall with your butt, lower back, and shoulders all in contact with the wall. There should only be a very slight curve in your lower back. Place the bottoms of your…

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“Hope is a waking dream.” - Aristotle

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You don’t have to be a Yogi, to have a mantra

Mantras (aka: positive self talk, daily affirmations, mottos, chants, meditation, prayer) are the most-est, winning-est words of the best-est.

I’m sure you’ve heard of a few select…

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With all the talk of fast food restaurants introducing salads and deli-style sandwiches, you’d be inclined to think many had taken a new and healthy approach to quick and easy eating. But don’t get too excited - the latest studies have…

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With aging, many people develop dark spots on their skin, particularly in the sun-exposed areas of the face and back of the hands. Others develop dark spots after pregnancy or trauma, such as an abrasion, insect bite or cut.

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Before trying this exercise, you should know how to do a squat with the correct form and without any pain in your knees or lower back. You will need a light to moderate weight medicine ball. This exercise will target the…

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