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I’ve never been afraid of heights. I’ve never been afraid of bugs or animals. Heck, most people I know are afraid of spiders and snakes, and I love both of those. I’ve almost died more than a couple times, which lead…

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If you are like me, then you know that taking a vacation, though a seemingly good idea, can mean more work for you in the long run. When I leave my desk for any more than a few days, mounds of work begins…

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First there was a patch designed to help people stop smoking. After that, I figured it would only be a matter of time before someone created a patch to assist with fat loss, and just as suspected, fat patches have now infiltrated…

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Here’s something I’ve been hearing pretty much all of my life – as a black male, my life expectancy is shorter than other races for various reasons, both culturally and genetically. The University of North Carolina recently hosted a panel discussion which focused…

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This movie looks pretty good. I’m going to try and catch it sometime this weekend (it’s only playing in like two theaters near me, so I can’t promise anything). To see it’s playing anywhere near you,

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Stress control can provide both mental and physical benefits. Try this simple, yet effective breathing technique the next time you need to unwind and clear your mind.

To begin, sit upright in a comfortable position. Close your eyes and focus…

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It’s no secret that many of us are lazy when it comes to exercise. Just looking at television of walking through a drug store makes this very obvious.  We are constantly bombarded with new fad diets and exercise gadgets that…

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I don’t think there’s any real dispute about the fact that in order to be healthy, you need to eat healthy, even if you work out. You will never be in tip top shape if you are filling your gullet…

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I was on a health and fitness forum this morning, and a question was posed about body odor. The person stated that they had noticed that since beginning a workout program, their sweat had an awful odor to it. This person was wondering…

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Summertime is upon us, and if you are like a majority of the population, you are making sure that you hit the gym regularly so that you can look good with no shirt on, whether you’re on the beach or just mowing…

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The process of finding a place for you spend the next four years of your life can be incredibly overwhelming for a 17-year-old. The late junior/early senior years of high school and accompanying college application process is very stressful. The demands they put…

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It seems like every other day, there is either a new diet or a new diet pill. From Atkins to Alli, Hoodia to South Beach, one thing we never fall short of is weight loss trends. The problem with said trends is what…

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For those who can afford it, the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) is an excellent way to get your children involved with a higher level of athletics, as well as a higher level of fun. For me, AAU offered hope - a chance of…

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I am single minded when I go to the gym – I am focused on getting in shape. I am focusing on being healthy. I am focusing on getting stronger. Something I am definitely not focused on is getting sick. However, when safety…

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There are several things I look for in a training partner: enthusiasm, drive, knowledge and similar goals among other things. Also among those is the ability to shut the hell up. While casual conversation is a good thing, there is a time and…

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