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Losing your Job can have health repurcussions.
A growing body of research suggests that layoffs can have profound health consequences. One 2006 study by a group of epidemiologists at Yale found that layoffs more than doubled the risk of heart attack and stroke among older workers. Another paper, published last year by Kate W. Strully, a sociology professor at the State University…
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Sunday
I headed to Gold’s Gym this morning bright and early. I have been itching to run since I haven’t really had a good run in a while – not that a treadmill run beats an outside run – but with winter here, it has to do. I ran a 5k and then did some light…
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Naptime!
It’s a silly holiday but I figure I will highlight it anyway: When is it perfectly acceptable to fall asleep in public? On Public Sleeping Day of course! Every year on February 28, we celebrate the beauty of unrestricted snoozing. Today, take a moment or two to celebrate this holiday by dozing off on buses,…
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To your health!
I was reading some of the final posts at the Cranky Fitness blog – they are shutting it down. One of their posts really struck a chord with me today. It was about unleashing your inner crab – not everyone is all gung ho about exercising and leading a healthy and fit life. But –…
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Xfit Reston is Open
This morning, my friend and I decided to check out the opening of the Reston Crossfit that I mentioned before. They had their grand opening, free WOD and since we were their very first class – we got free t-shirts! WOD 3 Rounds for Time 15 SDHP 65lbs 20 Pull Ups 25 Push Ups I…
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Huge Earthquake Batters Chile
Huge Earthquake Batters Chile, 78 Dead – ABC News. I am thinking about the people of Chile and surrounding areas that will be affected by this earthquake. Let’s all pray for them and see how we can offer our help.
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You can subscribe to a Daily Digest email of Live Fit and Sore!
I added a subscribe feature to my site – located bottom right of the screen. It will send you an email once a day to let you know I have updated the blog and give you a snapshot of the posts. Just enter in your email address and confirm. Let me know if it works…
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Notable News
Loudoun Extension Office Motivates Residents to Exercise with New FIT Extension Program. Most Virginians want to stay fit and physically active but may have difficulty finding the time, energy, and motivation to get moving. FIT Extension is an 8-week physical activity program developed by Virginia Cooperative Extension. It helps Virginians improve their exercise habits, diet,…
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Blogs and Free Stuff
As you navigate and interact around the blogosphere, you begin to find your community. Communities that speak to you. One of the things I love is fashion and shopping. I have certainly been able to find a wealth of information out there on these topics. One of the blogs that I found and now has…