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How to Make Fitness and Exercise Resolutions That Work

It’s very exciting to sit down and plan out exercise goals, especially around milestones such as a birthday or the New Year. Exercise resolutions are made with good intentions and most of us try hard the first week or so to live up to our vows. Unfortunately, a day or two may pass when we are… more...

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Baking - Share your Recipes!

Souxi asked me to share my recipe for banana bread so I thought: why not have a recipe thread specifically for baking? The idea is simple: share your favourite baking recipes! I’ll go first. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread: What you need: 9oz self-raising flour, 1 teaspoon baking… more...

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Exercise Slows Down the Aging Process


How do you view the aging process? Do you view being tired and having body aches and pains as something that is just inevitable? Do you think people should start slowing down once they reach middle-age? Do you think becoming elderly means becoming sedentary? Many people are surprised to learn that the decline in health and stamina that can begin to rear its head around middle age is not just a result…

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Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis


Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than 2 million people in the United States alone. RA is a systemic autoimmune disease which can manifest itself in multiple joints of the body. It is most often accompanied by swelling, stiffness, deformity and pain. RA is distinguished from osteoarthritis, and other forms of arthritis, due to its symmetrical features, or its tendency to occur equally on both…

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12 Mar 2010 6 replies

Ok I know this subject is very touchy but hear me about before reacting lol…

I am 5’6” and weigh 101 pounds on a good day (remember to read all before getting mad) I have been trying to gain 10 pounds for 4 years and I can’t seem to do it. The most I ever weighed was…   more...

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Hey all,
I have generalized anxiety disorder.  I’ve had it all my life and it is really a pain in the butt!  I am on medication, but sometimes the anxiety still gets the better of me.  I hate that paranoid feeling.  The worst part is when other people don’t understand…   more...

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