Articles
The brain-muscle connection
We often hear about the mind-body connection, but did you know there’s also a brain-muscle connection? It’s based on neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new neural connections and pathways throughout your life. The good news—in less technical terms—is your brain is flexible and adaptable. You have...
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Fitness is about the numbers
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” This old adage rings especially true when it comes to achieving your fitness goals. This month, when we start unpacking shorts and bathing suits, the need for getting in shape becomes more urgent. But simply wanting it isn’t enough. Weighing yourself on a standard scale only gives a...
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Disney Day for deals and more
With so much going on in the worlds of Disney and Sandals, it’s a thrilling time to work in the travel industry. I just returned from Disney World, where I spent a wonderful long weekend with my family, hitting Epcot and Magic Kingdom. One aspect we loved was the Skyliner, a gondola that whisks you from place to place. It was super...
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Better health outcomes
The Lake County General Health District WIC program is a federally funded government organization offering education, supplemental nutrition and additional help for eligible pregnant women, new mothers and infants and children up to age 5. The WIC program offers breastfeeding support and advice, infant feeding classes and support groups...
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Celebrate and appreciate the natural world around you at Lake Metroparks’ annual Earth Day celebration at Penitentiary Glen Reservation
In this age of gratitude, Mimi thinks of Earth Day as a reminder to say thank you to Mother Earth and all her inhabitants. There’s no better place to do that than Lake Metroparks’ Penitentiary Glen Reservation on Sunday, April 21, from noon to 4 p.m. This year, the theme is “Take Action,” with a goal of educating and inspiring people...
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