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Posted: 08/30/2011
You're sick, you've got a cold, nothing major. You don't have a fever, but should you continue your workouts? Well, there are a few general rules when it comes to exercising when you're sick.If your symptoms are 'above the neck' - for example, a runny nose, nasal congestion, sneezing, or sore throat - go ahead to your workout. You will, however, want to...
Posted: 08/23/2011
You're not limited to the cereals your see on the grocery store shelf, you can get creative with all kinds of different grains. For something new to get you started, try a bowl of sweetened brown rice and milk.Serve it up just like a bowl of cereal, hot or cold, what ever you prefer. Brown rice is a great choice because it's full of B-vitamins for energy and it's...
Posted: 08/16/2011
Pretty much all of us become sick of work at some time or another but you don't want to get sick at work. Here are a few common sense things you can do to help prevent seasonal illnesses.Keep your desk or workspace clean. Even if you have a cleaning crew that cleans the office, it's a good idea to clean your phone, keyboard, mouse, and anything else you handle or...
Posted: 08/02/2011
A healthy breakfast provides you with fuel to start your day, and the best part is that people who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be overweight or have diabetes compared to those that do not eat breakfast.However, grabbing a doughtnut on your way into work doesn't count since it is loaded with unhealthy sugars and fats, while returning little if any nutrition.Here...