Think You Can Do Without Life Insurance? Here’s 5 Reasons To Think Again.
You live a busy life. You’ve got a family that needs your attention and a mortgage/rent to pay. Or perhaps you’re a budding entrepreneur with a growing business. Maybe you’ve got both the family and the business! And even with your tight schedule, you still…
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This Week’s What Do I Need To Know About……Staying Mentally Healthy In Challenging Times
Though we often focus on keeping our bodies healthy, mental and emotional health are also important components of overall well being. This week we explore the connection between type 2 diabetes and mental health (hint: they are very connected). Celebrating Father’s Day has the emotional…
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This Week’s What Do I Need To Know About……Exercising In The Great Outdoors
Grab your sunscreen and baseball caps because summer is right around the corner and we can’t wait to get fit in the great outdoors. In this week’s post, we explore choosing a sunblock that is good for both you and the planet, whether sports drinks…
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This Week’s What Do I Need To Know About……The Unexpected Benefits of Squats
While squats often conjure images of folks exercising in pursuit of a beach-ready body, squats can offer benefits way beyond a bikini booty. This week’s blog explores research on how squats can benefit your brain and the rest of your body. Can squats make you…
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Health Hero Wayne Shoffner Shares How Racquetball Is His Fountain of Youth
When Wayne Shoffner swings a racquet, he grips the fountain of youth in the palm of his hand. The 59-year-old Las Vegas resident prides himself on shocking fellow racquetball players when he reveals his age, many of whom swear he must be decades younger due…
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This Week’s What Do I Need To Know About……Working Out In Less Time, The Health Benefits Of Chocolate, And How Love Keeps You Young At Heart
With June only a few days away, many folks are planning summer vacations. While falling off the health conscious bandwagon is often associated with travel, we at Health IQ share a few of our favorite ways to stay healthy while on the road—or in the…
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This Week’s What Do I Need To Know About……Recovering In A Hot Tub, Brown Bag Lunches, and Healthy Campfire Meals For Memorial Day
As summer heads our way this Memorial Day weekend, we look at ways to stay health conscious while enjoying the great outdoors. If camping is on your agenda, a little planning ahead can make your campfire cuisine healthy as well as delicious. Or if you’re…
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5 Tips To Get You Pedaling On National Bike To Work Day
May is National Bike Month, with May 18 being the designated National Bike To Work Day (local observance dates can vary). While for some this might be the beginning of a whole new season of healthy transport, for others commuting by bike might seem like…
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Health Hero Eric O’Connor Demonstrates His Passion For Saving Lives—By Attempting to Break A World Record
In 2011, when Eric O’Connor was hospitalized at 32 for deadly blood clots (pulmonary embolisms and deep vein thrombosis), his doctor called him “The Healthiest Sick Guy I Know.” That’s because, according to the ER surgeons, Eric survived thanks to his commitment to health conscious…
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This Week’s What Do I Need to Know About……National Bike Month!
May is National Bike Month and this week we’re celebrating everything pedal powered by delivering some tips to help make cycling a bigger part of your life. Cycling can be a fun and healthy way to exercise or even commute. So celebrate National Bike Month…
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