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Munchies
by Cheng-Ling Chen
It's 4 o'clock. Lunch was more than 3 hours ago, and dinner is at least 2 hours away. My stomach is grumbling so loudly I can barely hear myself think....READ MORE
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Rituals
by Cheng-Ling Chen
I read a short article recently on the subject of daily rituals and how important they can be for our sanity. In our busy lives filled with information and sensory...READ MORE
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Treat Yourself to Some Lunch
by Cheng-Ling Chen
It's lunch time. You're starving, but you still have three phone calls to return, a bunch of emails to go through, and that thing you're supposed to prepare for. You...READ MORE
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Twister
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Is your back or neck feeling tight today? Try a simple twist to release the tension and get a boost of energy. Here's what you do:...READ MORE
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Weekend Healthy Heart Start
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Got big plans for the weekend? How about making this one: Invite a friend to join you for a Saturday Healthy Heart Start. Perfect for that friend who you've been...READ MORE
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Matters of the Heart
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Heart Disease is the result of hardening or narrowing of arteries around the heart. Blood vessels that supply oxygen to the heart muscle constrict, making it difficult to pump blood...READ MORE
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Shower Yourself
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Exercise helps you stay healthy and feel great about yourself. The last thing you want to do is get injured by overdoing it (see yesterday's article about how to avoid...READ MORE
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Reality Check, Part 2
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Yesterday's article gave five tips for evaluating your fitness routine. Here are five more from Women's Fitness.net to help you stay on track....READ MORE
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Reality Check, Part 1
by Cheng-Ling Chen
The year is off to a good start. You've been keeping your fitness resolutions, exercising regularly, and feeling great. Way to go! Let's just do a quick check to make...READ MORE
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Fat Facts
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Fats play an important role for our health. They help with nutrient absorption, provide energy reserves, and promote healthy cell function, all physical processes our bodies need to stay alive...READ MORE
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Three Fitness Myths
by Cheng-Ling Chen
People say different things about exercise, and it can get confusing with all the information out there. I was reading Women's Fitness.net about various fitness myths, and here are three...READ MORE
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Cool Down
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Yesterday's article was about warming up before working out. Turns out that cooling down is just as important. Post-exercise stretches help disperse lactic acid that has built up during exercise....READ MORE
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Warm Up
by Cheng-Ling Chen
It was freezing out Saturday morning when my running buddy and I set out for our regular run. I felt stiff and cranky, and everything hurt a little. Instead of...READ MORE
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Intentions for the New Year
by Cheng-Ling Chen
My sister, a friend, and I spent New Year's Day at a one-day yoga retreat at a ranch. The teacher led us through a deep two and a half hour...READ MORE
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Walk On
by Cheng-Ling Chen
It's been dreary out all day. I am unmotivated for a run so I go for a walk instead. I put on warm layers, grab a hat, mittens, my down...READ MORE
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Massage
by Cheng-Ling Chen
My cat Miso loves it when I give her a massage. She tilts her head against my fingers when I scratch behind her ears. She stands straighter and taller when...READ MORE
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Uphill Battle
by Cheng-Ling Chen
Early Saturday morning was bitter cold. My running buddy and I decided to make it an easy run down to the water and back. Going towards the water was not...READ MORE
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Happy Baby
by Cheng-Ling Chen
My friend has an adorable 4-month old daughter named Kate, who smiles more than she cries. Kate finds joy in all sorts of things - being tickled, grabbing dangling toys,...READ MORE
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