Her Active Life

With summer comes trips to the beach. Trips to the beach mean lots of sun and swimming…and sometimes jellyfish stings. How can you take the pain out of a sting if you…

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Water resistant sunscreen protects your skin for 40 minutes of sun exposure. Waterproof sunscreen protects it for 80 minutes. If you are planning on spending all day at the beach or…

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Are you planning a trip to the beach? Use this handy checklist to ensure you have everything you need for a day of fun in the sun. -Sunscreen …

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Did you know children receive about 80% of their lifetime sun exposure by the time they are 18? So, it comes as no surprise that experts now believe that protecting your skin…

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When most people are thinking of cutting back on calories, they mainly look to reduce the amount of FOOD they’re putting in their mouths. But what about liquid calories? Simple changes, like…

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This equation is designed to help you figure out how many calories your body needs to function on a day to day basis.

Body weight (in pounds) x 15 +…

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The concept of charging people more money to fly based on how much they weigh is a heavy issue. In this article, Lindsay Hutton sides with their airlines and frames the idea…

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You probably know the benefits of fiber by now, the most common one being to keep constipation to a minimum, but did you know it can also help reduce the risk of…

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You’ve probably heard it before- drink your milk, it’s good for your bones! While milk isn’t the only source of calcium you can get, there is a lot of truth behind this…

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You’ve most likely seen this fruit all over the place lately. So what is making this funky food all the rage? Pomegranates are jam packed with antioxidants that studies have shown can…

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Although it isn’t a good idea to eat a huge meal right before bedtime, a light bedtime snack can actually help you sleep better. Now, before you go reaching for the chocolate…

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As enticing as naps can be sometimes, they can also be your downfall when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep. People naturally tend to get a little sleepy in the…

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It happens to all of us once in a while- you have a really bad day and all you want to do is go home and sit on the couch with a giant tub of ice cream. In your mind, there is nothing…

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Short on time, but still want to get in a good workout? Try this express total body workout. Since it incorporates cardio and strength training, you’ll get the benefits of both in less then one hour!  Work straight through the exercises,…

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Losing weight really can be as simple as one, two, three! Just follow these three simple steps:

1.) Chose a diet that is nutritionally balanced and includes the appropriate amount of servings from each food group. Your diet should not…

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