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5 Mindful Ways to De-stress in Under 5 Minutes

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Don't let the thought of de-stressing give you additional anxiety. These simple mindful, quick fixes are sure to have relaxed in a snap! Breathe! – Yeah, I know, you’re already doing that, or you couldn’t po...

Supplement Smart

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Our handy guide breaks down some commonly used workout supplements to identify the good, the questionable and the better-left-on-the-shelf.

The Surprising Ways Gut Health Affects Your Emotions

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A slew of studies point to a strong link between poor gut health and your emotional wellbeing. A healthy gut is not only vital for proper digestion, it’s also incredibly important for our overall wellbeing. In...

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The Art Of Sitting: Save Your Joints With An Ergonomic Chair

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By now most of us have heard that sitting is the new smoking, but what you might not know is that not all sitting is created equally. If you're like most Americans, you spend more than seven hours of your day ...

Keeping Zen During Summer Travel Fit Nation

Here’s How To Keep Zen During Summer Travel

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Ironically, summer travel can be as stressful as your 9-5 but with our expert tips summer travel can feel like a vacation again. Though no one can can argue with the benefits of being heavily medicated when de...

6 Mood-Boosting Foods That Are Also Good For Your Gut

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These mood-boosting foods do double duty by balancing your gut health and your emotions. What we put into our bodies directly effects how we feel (and we’re not just talking about the guilt that comes from eat...

Benefits Of Probiotics For Athletes

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The latest research about the benefits of probiotics has some good news for serious athletes. Yogurt, kefir and fermented foods have been thrust into the spotlight as of late because of their high probiotic co...

Hydrate Better With The New Coconut Water Alternatives

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Coconut water alternatives are picking up steam. Here are the ones you should keep your eyes on in the coming months. A couple of years ago few of us – even athletes –were aware of coconut water. Now you can f...

Why You Should Care About Your Gut Bacteria

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Collectively known as gut bacteria, the millions of microorganisms living in our digestive tracks are getting a lot of attention, and with good reason. Did you know that 90% of the genetic material in our bodi...

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12 Graphs Explain The Rise Of Obesity In The U.S.

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In the last few decades there has been a dangerous rise of obesity among Americans. Here's how it happened. Since the early 1980s, we've been battling an “obesity epidemic.” Obesity rates have tripled and doct...