The cold may make you want to hibernate, but you don’t have to fall victim to winter weight gain. Using the weather as an excuse to slack on your weight loss plan won’t help you reach your goals. However, a recent study published in the journal Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism will put this excuse to rest. Researchers found exposure to cooler temperatures may boost weight loss. Of course, if you are facing below freezing temperatures, we advise that you exercise indoors. 

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You just had an amazing workout. You took the intensity up a notch, held a plank longer than usual, and maybe even ran an extra mile. You feel great, accomplished, like you can tackle any task thrown your way. But the next day, the reality of going the extra distance strikes—you’re incredibly sore!

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If you think you can’t keep up physically with your friend who hits the gym every day, think again.

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Diet and exercise: They go together like ketchup and mustard, peanut butter and jelly, Bert and Ernie. Each contributes to overall health, each has its strengths.

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You’re a regular exerciser. You find yourself at the gym, day in and day out, working up a sweat, thinking about building a healthier, more toned body. You’re expecting results, and by all means, you should. But for some reason, you just aren’t seeing them, on the scale and in the mirror.

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Video games are not just for kids anymore. According to the Entertainment Software Association, the average gamer is 37 years old, and 29 percent of gamers are over age 50.

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