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With the summer heat at its peak, the risk of heat stroke rises. The problem is that most people do not even realize that they are having a heat stroke until they collapse after finishing their exercises.

Most of the…

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The summer can be a great time. Unfortunately, it’s not always the healthiest for our bodies. Check out this slideshow from WebMD. It shows how backyard barbecues, cocktails at the pool, baseball games, and lots of fried chicken, ribs,…

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Did you know children receive about 80% of their lifetime sun exposure by the time they are 18? To learn more about sun safety, visit our partner site Her Active Life. 

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Reusing your water bottle is a better option than throwing it out after drinking it dry. However, leaving it in the sun with small amounts of water or simply refilling it without cleaning it can lead to dirty bottles filled with not…

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Ok, contrary to what many guys believe, I’m not talking about a fashion statement here. Only wear them if you are going hiking soon. If you’re training for a hiking or backpacking trip, Backpacker Magazine suggests you wear…

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This article is the first in a series entitled, “A Guy and a Grill.” This is the time of year when guys tend to take over the cooking. Why? Because it involves a grill… one of the manliest of tools we can find.…

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Do you feel like you have more energy when the sun is shining and it’s warm out? Do you feel happier?  Or—when it’s biting cold and dark, do you get angered and depressed?

The 4-6 percent of the population…

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Here on the east coast of the U.S., it is anything but summer. I’m beginning to wish I could fast-forward through these cold months and skip right to the sunshine.  But I did find a smoothie from Mens Health…

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Cedar Maple Salmon Salmon never had it so easy! This recipe proves that it pays to invest in a cedar plank, which infuses grilled foods – especially fish – with a subtle, woody essence.

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Grilled Oysters Wow your backyard barbeque guests with these ultra unique ‘grill-roasted’ oysters. The shells open on the grill, which eliminates the need for time-consuming shucking.

Ingredients: Fresh oysters

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Millions of Americans live in areas where the air carries not only oxygen (which we need to live), but also noxious pollutants that reach unhealthful levels, such as ozone, carbon monoxide, fine particles, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, or lead. Exercise…

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With all of these “code reds” or “code oranges” announced on the morning news this summer, one can get a little confused about what is really going on. This unit of measurement is NOT warning us about how well our skin will…

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Easy Meat Marinade This works well for those who enjoy improvising in the kitchen. Use it to soak any kind of meat – steak, chicken, lamb or even bison – in the refrigerator overnight.

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Q: I sweat profusely (literally dripping wet) during my aerobic workout. Is this an indication that I’m out of shape?

A: The reason for profuse sweating is that body core temperature becomes significantly elevated by the increase in metabolic heat production…

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After you have played a long tennis match on a hot summer day, you feel weaker and less accurate with your shots. The fatigue, muscle weakness, tired aching feeling and decreased coordination that you get in any sport lasting several hours is caused…

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