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Get Fit Now: Your Life (and Job) Depends on It
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Being a member of today’s workforce is like playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates—success is a struggle and security is an after-thought. It’s this pickle that is driving so many men and women to spend more hours behind their desk, while giving the cold shoulder to their families and fitness regimens. But is this ultra-marathoner work mentality paying off?
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New Book on Raising Healthy, Active Boys
In his new book The Way of Boys: Raising Healthy Boys in a Challenging and Complex World, child psychologist Anthony Rao, Ph.D., urges parents to stop treating young boyhood as an illness.
These days, Rao suggests, boys accused of being too restless and acting out in school end up with diagnoses that don’t always fit: ADHD, Asperger’s Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, etc.
In our quick climate of quick fixes and pills, these diagnoses often lead to medication. In many cases, Rao says, these are normal boys behaving as boys always have. Rao, who is a big advocate of more physical activity for young boys, recently spoke to Core Performance.
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The Art (and Science) of Healthy Aging
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The Wall Street Journal recently reported that after 50, avid athletes must let go of the need to win if they're to stay healthy. Our aging writer Joe Kita put that theory to the test in this 7-part series on longevity, but Kita's goal was neither to extinguish his competitive flame or fuel the fire. No, he set out to convince us all—including himself, on the verge of his 50th birthday—that turning a year older is really the smallest, most inconsequential change of all. He enlisted the help of expert nutritionists, trainers, exercise scientists and a former marathon champion to wrap his mind around the whole getting older thing. The result: a roadmap to living healthier and happier long into the future.
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Breathe Better, Live Better
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Can you improve your health and performance simply by breathing better? Joe Kita, author of the blog One Small Change, spent a month with breathing gurus, arming himself with various techniques to stay cool under pressure, boost immunity, and reap more results from his workout. Read on to see how it worked, and start breathing better today.
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6 Tips for Healthy Summer Travel
Wherever you’re headed, keep these tips in mind to avoid letting your hard-earned muscle and healthy eating habits become a thing of the past. Think of travel as an opportunity to change up your workout and revitalize your diet. Click on the image above for tips.
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Could Adding a Few Pounds Help You Live Longer?
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Maybe fat isn’t always the enemy. Carrying a few extra pounds of the stuff may actually help you live a longer life, according to new research out of Portland State University.
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Is Your Home Covered in Pesticides?
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Think twice before wearing your running shoes inside your home. A new report in the journal Environmental Science & Technology discovered that insecticides, including those now deemed too unsafe to sell, were found on the floors of a high number of U.S. homes.
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Strong Thighs, Healthy Knees
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New Core Performance Book for Women Coming Soon!
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