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When Heat becomes an Injury

Extreme heat can happen even though the outside temperature seems ideal. Interestingly enough, it can reach extreme temperatures inside a car even when it is apparently cool outside. “When it is 70 degrees fahrenheit outside, it can reach temperatures of around 104 degrees fahrenheit inside a car in less than 30 minutes and 113 degrees in an hour” Jan Null– Adjunct Professor San francisco State University So when exactly does heat become an injury to the body and what exactly happens? Image Source: Pixabay What happens in Extreme High Temperatures of the Body In an ideal case scenario, when the…

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4 Benefits of Exercising with Your Partner

It’s no secret it can be a challenge to have a healthy relationship. There are many issues in life that may come up that deter from your time together as a couple. Of course, if you have a family, you may constantly be bombarded with daily difficulties. Some of these may include raising your kids in a manner you both agree upon. This can make it equally difficult to have a relationship that stands the test of time. However, working to stay fit together can be one of the best ways for you to do so. Here are some of…

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The Benefits of CrossFit Training

Are you looking to improve your physical fitness? Have you heard of CrossFit training? CrossFit is a system of training that has gained popularity over the last 17 years since its inception. Many trainees have adopted the system as their training regime of choice, so much so that now there is an international ‘CrossFit Games’ held annually. What is CrossFit? If you have never heard of CrossFit, it may sound rather confusing, what is the deal with this training system that makes it so popular and effective? CrossFit was developed by Greg Glassman at the turn of the millennium. Glassman…

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5 Tips for Creating an Overall Healthier Lifestyle

The key to feeling your best and looking good may depend on the things you do each day. You can improve your health when you make the right choices. However, you will need to invest the time and energy to ensure you have a high quality of life. Knowing the basic things you can work towards daily to secure good health and work to feel your best are important. Tip #1: Monitor alcohol intake Many individuals enjoy having a drink occasionally to celebrate a special event. For instance, if you have a birthday coming up or anniversary, you may have…

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Maintaining a Healthy Relationship

When it comes to relationships, humans aren’t as good at maintaining them as you would think. There’s even an oft used metaphor for the paradox of human intimacy, known as the hedgehog’s dilemma, wherein the hedgehogs are stand-ins for human being, and their spines are the bad habits we all have that make it hard to maintain healthy relationships. You could say we’ve evolved as a society to fast for biological evolution to keep up, so our primitive biological impulses make it hard to get along with others. However, if you’re willing to work for it, you can make relationships…

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