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5 New Fitness Gadgets for 2013: Find Your Fit

According to the New York Times, more Americans are tracking their health using smartphone apps and other devices that auto-track personal data. No surprise, when you consider the explosion of technology hitting the market recently. There are now nearly 13,000 health and fitness apps… read more >

Bike to Work Day: Health Benefits of Bicycle Commuting

Almost half of Americans don’t meet the CDC’s physical activity guidelines, which recommend two and a half hours of moderate intensity aerobic activity weekly. In fact, 60 percent of us are overweight or obese. But despite working sedentary desk jobs, many workers easily reach… read more >

How to Relieve Insomnia Without Medications: Part 2

Insomnia is more than just occasional trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. In fact, most people experience sleep disturbance at some point in their lives. If you have chronic trouble (meaning more nights than not) falling or staying asleep, don’t feel refreshed in the… read more >

How to Relieve Insomnia Without Medication: Part 1

Feeling sleepy? You’re not alone. According to the CDC, on any given day, as many as one in five adults suffers from an insufficient amount of sleep! Insomnia affects adolescents, adults and the elderly. And as we age, sleep can become even more elusive,… read more >

STD Screening: The Basics

STD screening may not be dinner table talk, but if came up, would you know how to handle it? Everyone who is sexually active should be screened for STDs at some point—but which tests, and when, depend on your personal risk factors. Sometimes testing… read more >