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Walking: the old way to get fit is new again

Rick Bickling — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 18:34:39 +0000

(BPT) – With so many fitness trends, you might not think of walking as good exercise. If you’re not thrusting a kettlebell over your head, pushing a tractor trailer tire or shaking your hips to a Top 40 dance beat in a scheduled group class, you’re not cutting it, right? Well, not so fast. Walking … Continue reading Walking: the old way to get fit is new again →

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7 health myths that might surprise you

Rick Bickling — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 11:27:12 +0000

(BPT) – Living a healthy life takes some resolve, but success often comes down to knowing what pays the biggest dividends for a given effort. Health coaches are great sources for this insight. They’ve seen it all on the job and learned a lot in their training. To honor Employee Health and Fitness Month, health … Continue reading 7 health myths that might surprise you →

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Conquer Childhood Obesity with Tips for Healthy Family Living

Rick Bickling — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:45:42 +0000

(ARA) – Today, health professionals encourage parents of even very young children to actively confront the childhood obesity epidemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention find that obesity rates for children ages 2 to 5 have more than doubled over the past 30 years, and The White House Task Force on Obesity reports that … Continue reading Conquer Childhood Obesity with Tips for Healthy Family Living →

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Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women

Rick Bickling — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:22:10 +0000

(ARA) – While heart disease continues to receive a lot of attention, certain myths surrounding the disease persist. A couple of the most common myths are that heart disease is more common in men than women, and that the first signs of a heart attack are the same for both men and women, says Dr. … Continue reading Heart Disease: Different First Signs for Men and Women →

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The Perfect Balance: Your Healthy Lifestyle Benefits your Pet Too

Rick Bickling — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:24:53 +0000

(ARA) – The connection between pets and owners is hard to quantify, but for many pet owners it comes down to wanting their dog to live as good a life as they, themselves, are living. To help you make sure you’re giving your dog the very best in life, think of it as sharing a … Continue reading The Perfect Balance: Your Healthy Lifestyle Benefits your Pet Too →

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Stopping Diabetes Can Begin with a Single Step

Rick Bickling — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 03:55:07 +0000

(ARA) – Do you or a loved one have diabetes? Have you lost someone close to you to diabetes? If you or a loved one suffer from diabetes, or if you’ve lost someone close due to the disease, you know just how important it is to take strides to stop diabetes. Step Out: Walk to … Continue reading Stopping Diabetes Can Begin with a Single Step →

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