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How Much Sleep Do I Really Need?

Studies have shown that the average adult needs at least eight hours of sleep every night to feel well rested.

Unfortunately, not everyone gets the amount of sleep they need.

It’s estimated that as many as 40 million people in the U.S. have trouble sleeping.

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Winter Warm-Up: Adults Get Moving!

Winter Warm-Up: Adults Get Moving!

We need to get moving! Physical activity has a number of benefits for the body and mind. Exercise reduces our risk for type 2 diabetes, high-blood pressure and heart disease.

How Fast Can You Gain an Additional 5-10 Pounds?

How Fast Can You Gain an Additional 5-10 Pounds?

We’re always concerned about how fast we can lose weight; but do we ever think about how fast we can gain it back? I’ll let you in on a little secret from personal experience-it didn’t take me long at all.

10 Things You can do When You are Lonely but Not Ready for a Relationship – Part 1

10 Things You can do When You are Lonely but Not Ready for a Relationship – Part 1

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were lonely enough, longed SO MUCH to be loved and cared for, that you did something stupid…

Your Financial Fitness Checkup

Your Financial Fitness Checkup

Every year you should have a physical. Your financial status should be reviewed on a regular basis as well.

Great Recipe for 2009

Great Recipe for 2009

1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, SMILE. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God (or a friend) about what is going on in your life.3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,

This is the year for us, right?

This is the year for us, right?

Isn’t it funny how at the beginning of every year we have our lists of things we’re “going” to accomplish over the next 12 months?

Prevention Is Key in the Fight Against Osteoporosis

Prevention Is Key in the Fight Against Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeleton, in which bones become fragile and prone to breaks. Millions of Americans are at risk for developing this serious ailment. Although men can develop osteoporosis, women are four times more likely than men to suffer from the disease. It is important that women take the time to educate themselves about prevention, detection and treatment.