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  • Afternoon Energy Slump? Choose Stairs over Caffeine! by

    Posted on: May 11, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    A new study published in Physiology and Behavior showed that 10 minutes of stair walking is better for energy levels and work motivation than the caffeine in a can of soda. The University of Georgia  researchers enrolled 18 female college students who reported chronic sleep deprivation and completed three workplace simulations on three separate days. On two of the three days, participants were given a pill (placebo or caffeine pill) and on the third day they walked up and down stairs for ...

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  • May is National Physical Fitness And Sports Month! by

    Posted on: May 4, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7

      The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, kids in school are entering Summer Break, and because it is National Physical Fitness And Sports Month, it is the perfect time to make a four-week commitment to yourself and/or your family to get active. Here are some ways that you can incorporate activity time into family time: Host Backyard Games: make and run an obstacle course, play a game of soccer, Frisbee, or football, create and complete a scavenger hunt. Lend ...

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  • Fact or Fiction? by

    Posted on: March 14, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7

    "Snacking is bad" ... Snacking is GOOD. Eating smaller meals throughout the day is beneficial for your digestive system and prevents binge eating later on. "Avoid cards"... Not ALL carbs are bad. For instance, whole grains are a great source of fiber and will provide plenty of energy before exercising. "Avoid fats"... We've been over this... Eat that fat! Of course, stay away from saturated fats, but your body loves those healthy fats! "Eat low fat"... Many low fat foods are loaded ...

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