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What is metabolism and how does it affect weight loss?

Why is it some folks can eat everything in sight, and not gain an ounce, while others can look at a candy bar and gain ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:28 pm

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Don’t be a diet saboteur for yourself or others

I once wrote a piece on what I call “diet saboteurs.” I described these as people who knowingly or unknowingly throw a monkey wrench into ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, February 20, 2014 11:03 pm

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Maybe there’s a better way

What’s underneath the kudzu may be much uglier to look at the than kudzu itself. A man once told me that kudzu was a blessing ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, February 13, 2014 11:05 pm

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Sweating provides many great health benefits

I know with all the recent cold weather, the last thing you’d probably expect to read is an article on perspiring, but sweating is almost ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, January 31, 2014 12:05 pm

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Following real paths to obtaining fitness goals

First, I’d like to thank all those who turned out for our fitness/nutrition seminar, earlier in the week at Ken’s Fine Meats and Seafood. The ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, January 23, 2014 6:45 pm

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Tools for obtaining fitness goals

Last week we discovered ways to help follow through, and stay with your fitness goals this year. Here are a few more. 1: Start small. ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, January 16, 2014 7:04 pm

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Winter whites protect and give nutrition in startling ways

Before we begin today’s article, I’d like to thank all our paper’s readers. To thank all of you for your questions and letters, I have ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, December 26, 2013 5:12 pm

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Weight training and aerobic exercise essential to health

I truly enjoy answering all the questions I receive regarding diet and exercise, and one I get is particularly interesting: “Which is best for me; ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Thursday, December 5, 2013 5:55 pm

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Tips for training and staying fit in your senior years

Today, more and more seniors are participating in sports-related activities. That’s great; I’ve witnessed some true physical transformations in those who didn’t even begin exercising ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, October 4, 2013 9:20 am

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Key nutrients enrich healthy bodies

I’m often asked just what vitamins and minerals are, and why we need them. Vitamins are organic nutrients (that our bodies can’t produce or synthesize) ... Read more

by Dave Crocker, Friday, September 27, 2013 2:10 pm

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