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“When I was in middle school, I was made fun of a lot,” Jacob said. “I was overweight and kids would make fun of me for being bigger.” Instead of allowing his insecurity about his weight to take over, Jacob instead used it as fuel to get himself into the best shape of his life. When he started his ...
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Did you know that good, strong posture is extremely important for athletes in order to prevent injuries from occurring and to maximize their performance? “Postural strength and coordination are essential for injury prevention and sports performance,” notes Thomas Harris, MD, in The Sports Medicine ...
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September is National Yoga Month! You've probably heard about the many of benefits of regular yoga practice, but did you realize that yoga is great for kids, too? We don't need to tell you that life in the 21st century can be busy and stressful for everyone in the family. Between the rush to and ...
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With school starting up again, it's time to figure out what to send with your kids for lunch. It can be hard to think beyond the basic PB&J, but Stacey Maedge is doing just that. She's here to share a whole bunch of tasty and healthy food options for kids (and adults) who carry their lunch with ...
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It's a health-wise recipe that's perfect for kids after school, or adults after a workout! Sometimes, a snack can satisfy a child's mounting appetite for 15 minutes, only to leave them hungry an hour later. The key is not just to look at the volume of the snack, but also what it's made of. A ...
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Are we setting our kids up for success or back pain? Do you know how much your child’s backpack weighs? Did you know that a backpack weighing more than 10-15% of your child’s body weight can not only cause back, neck or shoulder strain, but could cause damage to their developing spine? How Much ...
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