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Now that Spring is upon us it is time for the infamous spring cleaning extravaganza! Too long have we lived under the same roof as countless dust bunnies, cob webs, and indistinguishable food particles in and under the couch. Before you grab your mops and brooms, take at look at these 12 tips to make sure you don’t get injured while tidying up your home! Warm Up  Before you get started, make sure your body’s ready to tackle this very physical task – as with any physical activity, it’s good to warm up. A brisk walk will get your muscles …

If you have kids, it’s likely you know a thing or two about ear infections. In the United States, at least half of all children experience and ear infection by their first birthday. Children are more prone to ear infections due to their immature Eustachian tube (part of the middle ear), which in infancy and early childhood is shorter and angled. This allows bacteria to more easily access the middle ear. While ear infections are most common in children, adults can experience them as well. Luckily, there are non-drug treatments for this common condition. Read on to learn about how …

Runners spend a lot of time worrying about the shoes that they wear for their workouts and races.  They’ll try on a dozen different trainers at a running shoe store, searching for the perfect shoe that will keep them running healthy.  But often, they don’t pay much attention to their casual shoes or their work shoes—the ones they’re wearing for the 14 or so waking hours a day that they aren’t running. These shoes can be just as important as the ones you run in, and a poorly-fitting or restrictive shoe that you wear for work or for fashion can …

Imagine this, if you will; you are standing atop a large hill looking over a beautiful sunrise, not a cloud in the sky. You can hear the birds chirping, feel the breeze, smell the fresh grass and blooming flowers of spring. Now, imagine looking up from the bottom of that hill dreading the first step up because you just know your knees can’t handle the climb. Instead of the amazing view, you walk back to your car and drive home to grab a seat in front of the television and rest your knees. Was what I just described a bit …

If you’ve been in the running scene long enough, chances are you’ve heard about loading up on carbohydrates the night before a race. Why do they suggest doing this? The main reason is to make sure your body has a lot of simple sugars floating around that can easily be burned for energy. Carbohydrates are much more readily used than fats or proteins so it makes sense to have plenty of carbs before a race, right? Well, it depends on two factors; how long the race you’ll be running is and what your eating habits have been in the weeks …