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What to Eat Before, During and After Your Workout
Nutrition is a key factor when it comes to maximizing athletic performance, results, and recovery.
Work from home? How to stay focused and productive
It’s hard enough to stay focused when working in an office. The pressure of the boss walking by or fellow employees watching is enough to keep most people on task.
Looking to lose some weight? Dieting does a body good and bad
The methods of dieting can vary, but the goals are almost always the same—feel better and lose weight. Some effects on the body are immediate, whether positive or negative.
Sleep deprived? What happens to your body and mind
We all know we should get a good night’s sleep,yet most of us don’t. Take a closer look at what happens to your body and mind when you cheat on sleep.
First-time homebuyer?
Tired of renting and seeing the money you’re spending on rent each month could go towards owning your dream home, but maybe the thought of going through the home-buying process scares you?
How to talk to your daughters about sexual harassment
With the rise of the #MeToo movement, the news and social media are inundated with stories about sexual harassment and assault. Undoubtedly, she will see these stories, too.
The financial abcs of preparing for retirement
Having an expert on your side is always a good idea. The right financial advisor can make the difference between a comfortable retirement and not being able to retire at all.
Salty or sweet: what you crave may tell you something
When looking for a snack, what do you reach for? Does your food craving change at the movie theater, in the middle of a tough workday, or settling in after a big meal?
8 ways to help get rid of a hangover
In this article, we’ll share eight surefire ways to bring your body back to health after more than your fair share of alcohol.
The real story on reduced-calorie wines
Did you know that various wineries have now begun producing reduced-calorie wines? Some current low- calorie wine producers are Skinnygirl, Skinny Wine, Weight Watchers, FitVine, and some foreign brands.
Concussion recovery: one size does not fit all in children
Not all children follow the same path to concussion recovery, nor do they have the same predictors for returning to normal activity, according to a new study.
How to overcome a fear of dogs
Cynophobia is a term for a fear of dogs. So what can one do to overcome this fear? First, one must understand the fear and extent of it.
The skinny on mailaway DNA kits
Given the advancements in identifying one’s ancestry using online resources, it should not be surprising to learn that there has been a lot of social media noise about the so-called ancestry kits.
The importance of estate planning
When considering your options for retirement, certain investments tend to come to mind, such as 401(k) and IRAs. However, estate planning is one invaluable investment that tends to be overlooked—often until it is too late.
Why women are still asking what they should wear to work
Can dressing improperly at work threaten your security in your job? Does the new landscape of sexual harassment shaming mean that we no longer blame the woman for “asking for it” when she is harassed and wearing sexy clothing?