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Seven tips to help you beat stress! 7/25/11
Ever have one of those days (or one of those weeks!) where anything and everything brings stress? Just when you think you’ve turned a corner – BAM! another problem comes along to take its place. Seems like a vacation is the only solution for leaving your troubles behind, but most of us can’t pick up …
It’s hip to clip! 6/21/11
The economy stinks and the recent hikes at the pumps are leaving a lot of us wondering how we can cut spending in other areas to make it to the next paycheck. I’ve recently discovered how to save nice little chunks of change by couponing. Seriously, coupons are making a comeback! It’s actually hip to …
Geocatching and letterboxing 6/21/11
If your usual bike, hike or walk in the park has become boring and staid, geocaching or letterboxing will lend a sense of adventure—for both adults and children.
Geocaching
Geocaching is often referred to as high-tech hide-and-seek since it involves the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or cell phone with GPS capability to search …
Top coaches talk travel softball 6/21/11
Written by Tim Kissman, Publisher
In our household, summer means softball. I’ve come to love the fastpitch game. My first fastpitch game was when I watched my wife, Amy, play catcher at Hillsdale College, where we met after I had graduated from the same school in the 1990s. I played basketball there and would tease her …
The joy of doing nothing 5/27/11
Watching the clouds float by, daydreaming, gazing out the window… When you’re chilling, you may feel like you’re doing nothing, but all the while, your brain is reaping the benefits. Downtime helps your body and mind de-stress and gives your brain a chance to process information from your day—which improves learning. Downtime is not directionless …
Don’t be a one-exercise wonder 5/27/11
The fitness industry is growing so fast that most have trouble keeping up. Just in the past couple of years Zumba, kettlebells, TRX suspension training and boot camps have exploded onto the scene.
Mix those popular workouts with traditional strength training, running and yoga and you have endless ways to get in shape. The big question …
Fats: The Good. The Bad. The Ugly 5/27/11
Fats, just like proteins or carbohydrates are essential for your body to function properly. They give your body energy and support cell growth. They also protect your organs and help keep your body warm. Fat-soluble vitamins and other nutrients are transported via fat and they help produce important hormones. All sounds pretty good, right? So …
Be the model for your childs sportsmanship 5/23/11
sports’man ship’ (n.) the practice of playing fair, of taking loss or defeat without complaint or victory without gloating, and treating opponents with fairness, generosity, courtesy, etc.
As a Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) registered official for more than twenty years, I’ve studied the rules and talked over the mechanics of the games I officiate …
Try this: Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) 4/26/11
Because I love being on and around the water, I was interested to hear about another way to enjoy Michigan’s many beautiful lakes: stand up paddle boarding. “It’s fun and easy,” said Mark Beauman, a SUP enthusiast and teacher at Grand Ledge High School. An avid windsurfer, Beauman picked up SUP a few years ago, …
Are you getting enough fiber? 4/26/11
Experts suggest we take in 20-35 grams of fiber a day. With all the fiber-added products lining the shelves you’d think it would be easy to get the fiber you need, yet most Americans still only get about 14 grams a day. Let’s take a look at what fiber does, how you can easily get …
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