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Murray McLauchlan: From a Kid From the City to You

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Murray McLauchlan: From a Kid From the City to You

“Would you like to do a piece on Murray McLauchlan?” the editor asked. I couldn’t say ‘sure’ fast enough. ...

“Would you like to do a piece on Murray McLauchlan?” the editor asked. I couldn’t say ‘sure’ fast enough. I was all set, then my father went and had a heart attack. The nerve of him. The interview, th ...

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Jump Start

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Jump Start

Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. ...

Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. However, there's less impact and it's easier on the joints than running since you can do it by ...

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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

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Heart Facts: Maximizing the Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt a ...

Age old advice stands the test of time Get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. Reduce your salt and processed sugar intake. Exercise for 30 minutes a day. Stop smoking. Drink plenty of water. ...

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Health Benefits of Tea

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Health Benefits of Tea

Regular tea drinkers may be getting more in their cup than they realize. Tea contains a family of natural ...

Regular tea drinkers may be getting more in their cup than they realize. Tea contains a family of naturally occurring chemicals – polyphenols – that researchers suspect may prevent disorders such as h ...

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My Gym Workout Journey

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My Gym Workout Journey

It all started with one Pilates class at my local recreation centre. There, the brainstorm hit me: why no ...

It all started with one Pilates class at my local recreation centre. There, the brainstorm hit me: why not go to the gym after class and maximize my strength-building efforts? Now that might sound spo ...

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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

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Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework ...

There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework included – can offer health benefits. But there’s a catch: you must move as often as you can! ...

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Jann Arden: It’s a Long Goodbye & It Ain’t So Bad

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Jann Arden: It’s a Long Goodbye & It Ain’t So Bad

Jann Arden confesses that she looks forward to getting older. It's another year to embrace life. She just ...

Jann Arden confesses that she looks forward to getting older. It's another year to embrace life. She just turned fifty-six and admittedly doesn't celebrate birthdays. "It's just something you have to ...

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Tennis Can Keep You Fit on Your Travels

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Tennis Can Keep You Fit on Your Travels

Tennis is an activity you can enjoy at home and when you travel. There are courts everywhere and tennis r ...

Tennis is an activity you can enjoy at home and when you travel. There are courts everywhere and tennis racquets are easy to pack or are supplied at most resorts. Tennis isn’t really considered an “ae ...

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Stairway to Good Health

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Stairway to Good Health

Step training, or bench stepping, will burn body fat and strengthen your heart and leg muscles. You can t ...

Step training, or bench stepping, will burn body fat and strengthen your heart and leg muscles. You can take step training classes at the gym, or do it privately at home. Use a sturdy box or bench, at ...

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Add More Challenge to Your Walking Workout

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Add More Challenge to Your Walking Workout

Walking is a fun and easy way to keep fit – most anyone can do it! And it’s an activity you can do wherev ...

Walking is a fun and easy way to keep fit – most anyone can do it! And it’s an activity you can do wherever your travels take you. Even at a moderate pace of three miles per hour (for at least 30 minu ...

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Swimming for Fitness

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Swimming for Fitness

Travelling abroad this summer? Pack your swimming gear, even if you aren’t a skilled swimmer. Get wet, in ...

Travelling abroad this summer? Pack your swimming gear, even if you aren’t a skilled swimmer. Get wet, instead of sitting poolside being splashed by people who kick their feet above the waterline. Poo ...

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Tips for Buying Exercise Machines

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Tips for Buying Exercise Machines

Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privac ...

Home exercise equipment offers a convenient, effective workout with the added bonus of comfort and privacy. But before you buy, consider the following: Treadmills These are popular machines because w ...

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Make Plans Now for a Quality Lifestyle

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Make Plans Now for a Quality Lifestyle

The Heart and Stroke Foundation reports many Canadians spend their last 10 years in poor health. It’s imp ...

The Heart and Stroke Foundation reports many Canadians spend their last 10 years in poor health. It’s important to make lifestyle changes as soon as possible: Preferably NOW. Taking responsibility for ...

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Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

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Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centr ...

When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centre. In your own home, you can create a private, convenient gym, with little or no investment. Yo ...

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No Age Limit to Getting Fit

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No Age Limit to Getting Fit

Aging isn’t an obstacle to getting fit, or staying that way. Studies show people 65-plus can build aerobi ...

Aging isn’t an obstacle to getting fit, or staying that way. Studies show people 65-plus can build aerobic endurance, strengthen muscles and burn body fat just as easily as younger people. It's never ...

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