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The average full-time worker spends 1,650 hours at work each year. So, what you do at work day in and day out plays a big role in the health and function of your body. If you have an office job, or one where you spend the majority of your day sitting, think of all...

The days are starting to get shorter make me want to stay in bed “just a few more minutes”. The problem is, I’m not willing to rush out the door handing my kids a packaged snack and call it breakfast. I truly believe that the food we eat at the start of the day sets...

Age, gender, hormones, and general wellness play a huge role in whether your body responds positively or negatively to a certain exercise. The activities I performed in my 20’s no longer energize me and the training I did in my 30’s no longer works to shed stubborn...

Back to school can mean a lot of sitting for both kids in the classroom and parents chauffeuring them. There is the drive back and forth and the after school activities that take extra time with traffic and school zone speed limits. But I have to say the worst is car...

It’s really no surprise that pickleball is one of the fasting growing sports in our community. It’s fun, good exercise, a stress reliever, low impact, and a great social outlet. Statistics show that the majority of people that participate in pickleball are middle-aged...

I generally reserve lobster and crab for special occasions at a fancy restaurant, but the health benefits are convincing me its time to make it a more regular thing. Yes, there is an expense, but when I find a sale at a local market I take advantage. Why do I love...

Tennis is known as a “lifelong” sport because it can be enjoyed by most anyone regardless of age or athletic ability. But, what happens when aches, pains, and injury keep you from enjoying the game for the long haul? This is just what happened to me. The love of the...

I’ve never been a big key lime pie fan – meringue pies just aren’t my thing. But, what I do love is a slightly tart and cool dessert in the summertime. This rich crumbly (gluten, grain, and dairy free) crust is just sweet enough to cut the tartness of the key lime in...

If you have ever spent an hour packing the car with heavy suitcases and cumbersome coolers for a family trip to the beach (or lake or mountains, or grandmas house) then proceeded to sit in the car for several hours – it’s likely you’ve experienced back pain. You know,...

I ‘m having so much fun preparing no-bake, freezer, and oven baked treats in my new Pampered Chef silicone snack bar mold. It has been perfect for meal prep and makes the process so much simpler (and fun for the kids). No need to remove the bars from the pan and slice...