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How Often Should I Change My Toothbrush?

Replacing your toothbrush is something that you might easily forget to do. When life gets busy, it’s not the first thing on our minds. We get up each morning, brush our teeth, and get ready for work without a second thought about how long we’ve been using the

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How Often Do I Need to Reapply Sunscreen?

Sunscreen contains protective components that help reflect the harmful UVB rays from the sun away from your skin. Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UVB rays is associated with an increased risk of skin cancer, and wearing sunscreen to prevent UVB from damaging your skin can lower your risk of

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Mealtime - More Than Just Nutrients?

When we think of the benefits of food we often consider the nutrients and energy we get that allows our body to function well. However, there is more to food than nourishing our body; it can feed our mental health, too! Preparing and eating delicious food can bring joy; it

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Here's How To Tone Your Upper Body While Walking

Although walking is a full-body exercise, it works the lower body muscles much more than the upper body muscles. Therefore, if your goal is to build muscle in your arms and shoulders (a.k.a. tone your upper body), you might think that walking is not the best type of

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Adult Picky Eaters

It’s not just children and teenagers who are fussy about food. Adults can also be selective eaters as the taste, smell, or texture of certain foods can be unenjoyable for some people. If you’re the partner of a selective eater, or you’re hosting a dinner event where

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3 Tips For Preventing This Common Racquet Sport Injury

If you play racquet sports, you probably know somebody who has suffered from a sprained ankle. A sprained ankle is one of the most common injuries amongst those who play sports like tennis, squash, or badminton. This is likely because of the rapid back and forth movements that the player

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Why "Perfect" Isn't "Perfect"

Have you ever felt the need to strive for perfection? Many of us have grown up chasing the idea of succeeding in everything we do, with societal pressures only enhancing these feelings. Research shows that perfectionism is complex and those who strive to make everything perfect are often highly motivated

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What Is a Complete Protein?

Protein is an essential macronutrient that we need to consume every day in our diet. Depending on your size, age, weight, and activity levels, your protein needs will differ. However, you should aim to get at least 25% of your daily calories from protein. Protein is vital for muscle maintenance

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What Does Gluten-Free Mean?

There’s a lot of buzz and interest in eating gluten-free nowadays. You’ve probably heard experts talking about gluten-free diets, and maybe you know somebody who eats a diet that is free of gluten. There are many reasons why people eat gluten-free diets. Sometimes, an individual has a medical

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Ways to unplug without taking a vacation

Vacations are the perfect way to wind down and take some time for yourself. However, it takes a lot of planning and money to organize them, especially if you like to go abroad for your vacations. Luckily, there are lots of ways to unplug from work and relax your mind

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Walking 101: Which is more important, distance or speed?

Walking is a simple yet effective form of exercise. It burns calories, improves fitness and is accessible to many people, making it a great fitness choice. What's more, you can vary your walks to meet your needs and abilities. As simple as walking is, there are a few things to

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Simple Ways to Add Protein to Your Salad

Salad is a healthy meal you can enjoy for lunch or dinner. While it might not sound very filling, there are lots of ways to make yours more exciting, vibrant and satisfying. You don’t need to stick to just vegetables and dressing when you’re making a salad. If

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Not Hungry After a Long Run? Here's Why.

Running is a great form of cardio to improve your fitness and endurance. Just 15-20 minutes a few times every week can do the trick to boost your cardiovascular function and build skeletal muscle mass. You might think that after running, you should be hungry. After all, you’re burning

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How to Make the Most Out of Your Commute to Work

If your job requires you to physically attend a work location, you’ll be no stranger to the daily commute. For those of you who live near your work location, the commute might be short and painless. However, for those traveling further, commuting can eat up hours every week. Unfortunately,

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How to Become a Runner (Again)

If you used to run regularly but have recently taken a break from training, you might be wondering how you can get back into running. Although there are lots of exercises that are beneficial for your health, running is a great option as it doesn’t require a membership or

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How to Convince Your Family to Embrace Healthy Eating

You might be keen on healthy eating, and you enjoy fuelling your body with nutrient-dense foods, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that your family is going to be on the same page. Many people don’t enjoy eating healthy foods, and they won’t be happy if you try

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How to Add Prebiotics to My Diet

Prebiotics are fibers that are found in a variety of different foods. They cannot be digested by the body, but they can be digested by the bacteria that live in the gut. Beneficial gut bacteria thrive off the fibers in prebiotics, so consuming prebiotics can help improve your digestive health.

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Basic Photography Tips. How to take a better picture with your phone

The quality of smartphone cameras has drastically improved since their invention. Whether you’re an iPhone or Android user, you can get stunning, high-quality images with the click of a button. Thanks to smartphones having built-in features that make your images look great with minimal effort, it’s easier than

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10 ideas to "green" your kitchen

Many of us are looking for ways to improve the sustainability of our homes and our kitchen is a great place to start. Here are ten ideas to get you started. Top ways to make your kitchen more eco-friendlyUse beeswax wrap for storing food. Reusable beeswax wrap is more sustainable

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What's the Difference Between Circuits, Intervals, and Supersets?

If you enjoy working out or you’ve seen the class timetable in your local gym, you might have seen the terms ‘circuits’, ‘intervals’, and ‘supersets’. Some of you may know the differences between each of these terms, but if you don’t, we’re going to explain them here.

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Try this yoga pose for relaxation

Yoga is a popular form of exercise that provides several benefits. Aside from the physical benefits, there are several mental health benefits as well. Following a regular yoga practice can help promote relaxation and potentially decrease stress. It is also thought to relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression by increasing

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Elevate Your Salad With This Simple Trick

Salads might not seem like the most exciting meal to eat, but they don’t need to be boring. You can easily turn a basic salad into a delicious and nutritious meal. Depending on your taste preferences, you can add different ingredients to bump up the nutritional content of the

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How to Get Out of a Veggie Rut

Vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. They are packed with micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) that are essential for the body to function properly. Different micronutrients each have a different bioavailability meaning they are absorbed into the bloodstream through the digestive system at different rates and efficacies. However,

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How to Safely Start Exercising Again After an Injury

Exercise is extremely beneficial for your health, but it does come with a risk of injury. No matter what type of exercise you are doing, you can pull a muscle, trip, or accidentally move in a way that will twist something. The most commonly reported functional fitness issues are muscle,

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Fruits or Veggies - Which Are Better?

Most of us know that we should aim to include lots of fruits and vegetables in our diets. Although serving recommendations vary from country to country, a good rule of thumb is to aim for half your plate to consist of veggies and fruit. Fruits and Veggies Contain MicronutrientsStudies have