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Why Women Should Lift Weights

May 15, 2017
  By Elizabeth Colen Back in the 80’s Jane Fonda, Richard Simmons and Denise Austin ruled with their aerobic workouts and women were moving. We started buying matching leg warmers and headbands and kicking and screaming like the rest of the women.…
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Act Fast: Know the Signs of a Stroke

May 9, 2017
Novant Sponsored  When it comes to treating stroke, minutes matter. This means it is important to know your risk and take action to reduce that risk. A stroke occurs when a blockage or abnormality in an artery causes a lack of blood flow to the brain.…
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PTSD: What Happens When Violence Goes Viral

May 3, 2017
By Angela Lindsay The videos are graphic and chilling. For a stretch, it seemed that almost daily images of African Americans being injured and killed were captured on social media and broadcast across the news. With all of this violence regularly streaming directly into our collective consciousness, many African Americans are feeling increased levels of stress and anxiety.…
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Don’t Get Sidelined: Tips to Stay on Track

April 17, 2017
By Elizabeth Colen When you are unable to do your normal routine, you may tend to feel discombobulated, I know I do. Recently, I was sidelined from an injury and had to stay home for two weeks, those two weeks’ seemed like a life sentence.…
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Why Exercise?

April 10, 2017
By Elizabeth Colen Believe it or not, some people in this day and age still don’t exercise. I know it’s hard to believe, with all the promoting of good health and a gym on just about every corner. However, people still walk pass them to get to the fast food spot next door.…
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Essential Oils: The Beginner’s Guide

March 24, 2017
By Tonya Chavis Keener Have you noticed the increasing popularity of essential oils? These days, it’s hard to miss a display at popular grocery, big box or department stores. Although their popularity has recently grown, essential oils are definitely not new.…
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How to Meditate in 5 Minutes

March 22, 2017
By Micheal Sinclair Learning how to meditate can be an important part of gaining focus. Here are a few tips to get you started. 1.  Close your eyes and begin to notice your breath. Just notice how it feels to breathe.…
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No More Workout Excuses

February 6, 2017
By Elizabeth Colen You have excuses, I have solutions. Good health is not just for the rich and famous. Good health is an equal opportunity giver, no matter your social status or if you are rich or poor. I’m pointing that out to ask, what’s your excuse?…
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Driving While Hungry? Don’t Get Caught

January 23, 2017
By Elizabeth Colen Don’t get caught Driving while hungry, DWH. We are constantly on the go which is hard on a diet because fast food is everywhere it’s fast, easy and cheap.  “Don’t put $1 food in a million-dollar body, ” John Sally once said.    …