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Don't Lose Sleep Over Daylight Saving Time
Ladies, we all know the struggle – getting enough quality sleep can feel like a luxury, especially during daylight saving time (DST). But...
Michelle Martin
Mar 10, 20242 min read
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Unleash the Power of Movement: Exercise for a Vibrant Mind and Body
Forget the gym memberships and sculpted physiques for a moment. Let's delve into the amazing mental health benefits of exercise, a potent...
Michelle Martin
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Embrace Change, Fuel Your Heart: Simple Strategies for Women over 50
Forget chasing youth's fleeting image! Instead, let's celebrate the vibrant wisdom and strength we gain with age. While menopause brings...
Michelle Martin
Feb 18, 20242 min read
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Outsmarting the Sniffles: Simple Steps to Conquer Colds Naturally
Maybe its because I was out this weekend at the Deborah Heart & Lung Center’s Women’s Health Expo meeting and talking to a large number...
Michelle Martin
Feb 4, 20243 min read
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You are What You Eat
You know what I love about doing the seasonal whole food dietary resets for beginners each quarter? The opportunity to rid myself of carb...
Michelle Martin
Jan 28, 20243 min read
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Quit Sitting
We have all heard the “sitting is new smoking” line…and probably are sick of it. However, when we cast aside this overused trope, do we...
Michelle Martin
Jan 14, 20243 min read
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Beware of UPF's
No, not the UFO’s that the government is finally acknowledging. I believe they are calling them unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP)...
Michelle Martin
Nov 19, 20233 min read
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Midlife Health Check: 6 Tests You Can't Skip
Unbelievably, we are mid-way through November and that is often the time when people start reviewing their health benefits coverage, set...
Michelle Martin
Nov 12, 20234 min read
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Pancreatic Cancer and Insulin Levels: A Wake-Up Call to Make Lifestyle Changes
A new study from the University of British Columbia has found a direct link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer, one of the...
Michelle Martin
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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It May be Time to Rewind
And I’m not talking about the upcoming time change next weekend. I am talking about a little reset to mitigate our unhealthy habits over...
Michelle Martin
Oct 29, 20234 min read
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Five Cholesterol Myths to Chew On Right Now
Are you confused about cholesterol? Do you feel that although there is an almost borderline obsession with cholesterol in the national...
Michelle Martin
Oct 22, 20233 min read
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Know the Score!
Have you ever noticed that some foods keep you feeling full longer? And others give you the munchies an hour later? That's a phenomenon...
Michelle Martin
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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Dazed & Confused
Not that 90’s film about 70’s high schoolers that put Austin, TX on the map, has an amazing soundtrack, and introduces us to Matthew...
Michelle Martin
Sep 24, 20233 min read
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Is a Mediterranean Diet for Me?
The Mediterranean diet is one of the most studied diets out there. And it consistently shows up on lists of best diets overall (US News...
Michelle Martin
Sep 17, 20233 min read
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Time to Warm Up
Now that the weather is going to start getting cooler, we can all start to get back to our outdoor fitness regimens. Oh, don’t have one?...
Michelle Martin
Sep 10, 20233 min read
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The 5 Healthy Ageing Strategies You Need to Know
This is a different kind of Labor Day weekend for me as it is the first time I am not going to work after the long weekend. You see, I...
Michelle Martin
Sep 3, 20234 min read
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Smokin'
Inflammation is part of our bodies natural response to injury and is designed to protect us, rushing white blood cells to the site,...
Michelle Martin
Aug 20, 20234 min read
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Baby, It's Hot Outside!
It's important to stay well-hydrated on scorching summer days, of which we have had plenty this year. Especially if you are working or...
Michelle Martin
Jul 30, 20233 min read
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No Whey!
Do you get confused by all of the different types of protein powders, shakes, and bars we have to choose from? And do you wonder if they...
Michelle Martin
Jul 23, 20233 min read
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Love & Kindness
Just got back from Washington, DC, where we went to see my late great Aunt Tess be interred next to Uncle Barney, at Arlington National...
Michelle Martin
Jul 16, 20234 min read
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