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Whether you're old or young, rich or poor, male or female, to live life to the fullest, you need to be in good health. And good health is often a direct result of making healthy lifestyle choices in five areas we like to refer to as the pillars of total body wellness – Move, Fuel, Relax, Maintain and Connect.


Move
The importance of strength training

Strength training is one of the pillars of a good workout. But it is important to know what exercises to do and how to put together a routine you can stick with.

FULL STORY >> 11/09/2008 09:43 AM
  
Cardio a must for a complete workout

Keeping your heart strong might be the most important part of your exercise routine. Find out what makes a quality cardio workout and how to keep the program fun and interesting.

FULL STORY >> 10/10/2008 11:39 AM
  
Make time for exercise

We all know how important exercise is for our health but some still have difficulty getting started. Find out how to stay motivated and make working out a lifestyle choice.

FULL STORY >> 10/10/2008 11:04 AM
  
Fuel
Know what's in the food you're eating

If you want learn how to eat healthy, you're going to have to become a good detective so you know exactly what to put in that grocery cart.

FULL STORY >> 11/16/2008 05:58 AM
  
Ensure your food is safe, nutritious

We hear a lot today about people who get sick by eating produce that's been contaminated with bacteria. But what can we do to ensure that the food that we eat is safe?

FULL STORY >> 10/12/2008 03:42 AM
  
Is buying organic worth it?

Have you ever wondered if buying organic produce is worth the extra effort and expense? Find out what makes the food organic and if it is better for you nutritionally.

FULL STORY >> 10/10/2008 11:12 AM
  
Relax
Avoid holiday-related stress

During the holiday season, do you often feel so overwhelmed and stressed out that you can't even focus on the things that are really important to you?

FULL STORY >> 11/24/2008 12:11 PM
  
Workplace exercise reduces stress

It probably wouldn't surprise you to learn that on-the-job stress is more strongly associated with health issues than any other form of stress. But experts say that exercise can help.

FULL STORY >> 10/19/2008 10:33 AM
  
Sleep disorders can be dangerous

One of the consequences of having a busy lifestyle is you often don't get enough sleep. But long-term sleep deprivation can start to wreak havoc on your health.

FULL STORY >> 10/10/2008 11:18 AM
  
Maintain
Weight key to managing diabetes

Across the United States, more and more people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes; so much so that it's actually considered an epidemic.

FULL STORY >> 12/01/2008 02:41 PM
  
Be sure to know all your numbers

When was the last time you had your blood pressure, blood glucose or cholesterol checked? Knowing these numbers and what they mean could save your life.

FULL STORY >> 10/26/2008 10:53 AM
  
Count on your primary physician

One of the key elements of good health maintenance is having a primary care physician. Everyone needs a "quarterback" to go to for all their medical care issues.

FULL STORY >> 10/10/2008 11:24 AM
  
Connect
Connect with others and yourself

The mind-body connection describes the way your mental and physical health affect one another. You're less likely to take care of yourself if you're under too much stress.

FULL STORY >> 11/02/2008 09:59 AM
  
Attitude can impact your health

Studies show that people with a grateful attitude are healthier, more proactive, exercise more, eat right, and make better choices in life. There are ways to cultivate that attitude.

FULL STORY >> 10/10/2008 11:31 AM
  



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