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As winter approaches, the sunlight hours have decreased as well as the outdoor temperature. The winter is known as “cold and flu” season and for Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression that is brought on by the decrease in the sun’s rays, primarily happening only in the winter months). More people suffer ...

One of the biggest reasons people fear going to the gym, is the high cost or the binding long term contract. However, the runner up—and for some it’s the winner—is the all-embracing intimidating atmosphere in most gyms. You know–husky guys, petite well-toned women, and designer workout gear all around. Admit ...

Stress can be defined as a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress is not always bad, but when it becomes overwhelming it can affect your health, your mood, your productivity, and your relationships. Since our bodies do not distinguish between ...

I’ve been a faithful exerciser for more than 20 years. Almost without fail, I have gone to a gym, grabbed the dumbbells at home, hit the pool, gone for a run, taken a class or jumped rope—six days a week. As such, I know what it means to “listen to ...

It was never God’s intent for us to live in a state of high alert and anxiety at all times. Anxiety is a normal “fight or flight” response which was meant to keep us out of trouble in times of danger. Adrenaline is released so that we can make a ...