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Healthy Dairy Treats to Love

by R. Carnavale February 19th, 2013| Diet Strategy, Healthy Snacks
Dairy products are a great source of calcium, protein, Vitamins A and D, and Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). According to the USDA, children ages 9-18 need three servings of dairy products daily to build strong bones. Adults need dairy products, too, to maintain bone strength and to prevent osteoporosis. Milk

Absence of Exercise Makes the Heart Grow Weaker

by Joan Jacobsen February 22nd, 2012| Fitness Expert
You are probably familiar with the quote “absence makes the heart grow fonder," which actually makes sense regarding relationships. At times we do miss our loved ones more when they are not able to be with us. February happens to be American Heart Month, which for me translates into

Exercising After Angioplasty: Why It Matters

by Angela Yorke July 19th, 2011| Cardio
The funny thing about aging is that exercise becomes more important than ever, but you also have more body parts telling you to stop the madness right this instant. Unfortunately, it’s entirely possible that you might actually exacerbate the risk of developing serious illness by giving up cardio exercise

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