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How to Get Your Kids Outdoors

Living in the generation that we do, it’s common for kids to just run in and glue their eyes to the TV, computer, or latest video game. A study shows that kids today spend 55 hours a week indoors using just electronics and spend hardly any time at all outdoors. Spending more time outdoors can help inspire kids imaginations and give them the opportunity to interact with nature as opposed to electronics. Not to mention, it has that physical activity component that is fundamental for healthy living!

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How to Buy the Right Treadmill

A home treadmill offers a convenient exercise option when you cannot squeeze in a workout at the gym. Purchasing the right treadmill for your needs takes some thought and research. Knowing what to look for in a treadmill saves some time on the process. Most treadmills have the same main components. Comparing the differences in those components helps you sort out the quality treadmills from the ones that are likely to break down mid-workout.

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Organize to Effectively Manage a Serious or Chronic Illness

A diagnosis of a chronic or serious illness is life altering. It is entirely normal in the days following to feel a bit numb, not to mention out of control, overwhelmed and lost. But your ability to get back a sense of equilibrium is critical to effectively managing your disease. As a practicing Internist and Rheumatologist for the past 35 years, Dr. Smith has observed that those who take immediate steps to get themselves organized to manage their illness, rather than the other way around, are the most successful.