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By Omar Shamout It’s said that music is a universal language. No matter what part of the world they call home, anyone can connect with a good song. And The New York Times reports that new research has confirmed that music is appreciated not only by our minds, but by our bodies as well. It may sound like common sense,... Read More

By Amy Ludwig Choosing a healthy lifestyle is not, unfortunately, one of those “set it and forget it” decisions. Don’t we all wish it were? Instead, it’s a result of many smaller choices we make every day—with every meal. Every snack. And every workout. You always start the day with the best intentions. You eat a thoughtful breakfast. You pack... Read More

By Omar Shamout I recall an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm a few years back where Larry David was arguing with someone (as he’s wont to do) over the proper time to eat dinner. He was adamant that dinner is traditionally eaten between the hours of 5 PM and 8 PM. Not before. Not after. Since the majority of Americans... Read More

Hey, cheering on your favorite team takes energy. Here’s a high-protein, low-carb, no-fat hors d’oeuvre from P90X nutritionist Carrie Wiatt. You can serve these at your tailgate or football-watching party and not have any shame in your game. 12 hard-boiled eggs 1 cup nonfat cottage cheese 1 Tbsp. green onion, minced 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4... Read More

Who doesn’t have some kind of stress in their lives?  We all have stress but what can differentiate your life from another stressed out person is how you deal with it.  And yes, you can deal with it positively through stress buster exercise. Can you relate? Work a ton of hours and rarely see your home or family Work multiple... Read More