Author Archives: Brent

Exercise For Parkinson’s Disease

  ONE in 100 people, usually over 60, are affected by Parkinson’s (1).  The odds of winning the 540 million Mega Millions Jackpot back in March, 2012…. 175.7 million to 1 (2).  The cost to guarantee winning that lottery?  $176 … Continue reading

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Lift Heavy or Lift Light

  Let me paint you a gym scenario that I come across daily.  A member of the gym has the goals of improved muscle tone and increased muscle mass.  They want to look like “this person” or “not like that … Continue reading

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Goat Cheese Heavenly Dream Recipe

  I was at a restaurant back in March call Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine Bar located in Glen Mills, PA.  It is a farm to table restaurant where most menu options are 500 calories or less.  I was told … Continue reading

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Keys to Cancer Survivors Living Long Lives

    My guess is that everyone knows either a family, friend or has a family member or friend that knows someone who has had/has cancer.  My father developed cancer over a decade ago and was able to survive even … Continue reading

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Tanka Bar: The Buffalo Bar

  Winning & The Great Snail Mail I don’t know how you feel about receiving mail that is not your typical “pre-approved credit card application” or “consolidate your debts now”, but I think it’s fantastic!  The other feeling that is … Continue reading

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Your Day Off at the Park Workout

    Bathing suit and bikini season is right around the corner.  Are you going to be ready?  If you’ve made excuses up to this point in your life then your fooling yourself.  The weather has been absolutely beautiful over … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Key In Keeping Your Mobility During Aging

How would you like to be active during your retirement?  You should be entitled to cash in on all of that free time by doing the activities that you’ve dreamed of during all of your working years.  You should be … Continue reading

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White Rice, Bacon & Hot Dogs

  Will you have brown or white rice with that?     I’ll be the first to tell you that white “sticky” rice is absolutely delicious when paired with Chinese, Thai or Indian food.  This rice is fluffy and fun. … Continue reading

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Sleep Your Way Thin

  Think getting one hour less sleep make a difference?  Think again.     The downside of not getting enough sleep is multi-faceted.  Previous posts have shown the increased risks of little to no shut-eye and here yet again I … Continue reading

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Stress and Weight Loss

  “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller   A quote from one of America’s favorite 1980′s films.  It’s the type of movie that when … Continue reading

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