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1). Giving the Gift of Fitness Have you ever given anyone a health or fitness related gift, only to have the recipient get offended because they assume you are saying they need to lose weight or get in better shape? Trust me, it can get ugly. And the ones who get the maddest are the ones who need it the most! Here are some tips for healthy gift-giving this holiday s... 2). Home Schooling Online - Is It Right For Your Family? Home schooling online requires a lot of dedication and strict scheduling to ensure that the required work gets done. Internet classes, which are often scheduled at specific times during the day, must be attended regularly. In addition, tests are generally taken online and grades posted or delivered via e-mail. Some of the most popular... 3). Incorporating Physical Activity into Your Daily Routine You already know that getting at least 30 minutes of exercise each and every day is good for you, but putting that assertion into actual practice 4). Pedometers: The Magic Pill for Better Health If there were a pill you could take that could help you lose weight, get in better shape, and live a longer, healthier life, wouldn't you want to know about it? The good news is, there is such a pill, and it doesn't require a prescription, nor is it available ¡°over the counter.¡± It's a simple step counter,... 5). Thirty Minutes of Exercise a Day Keeps the Doctor Away ¡°Exercise is good for you!¡± If you had a dollar for every time you heard this statement uttered, you'd be rich by now, right? Well, proponents of everyday physical activity aren't just blowing smoke when they repeat this mantra. Medical research has uncovered resounding evidence to back up this ¡°good for you¡± claim. ... 6). Train More Effectively with a Heart Rate Monitor Today's heart rate monitors have made it easier for athletes of all levels to get the same feedback they would get from a high-priced trainer. It's like having a personal coach strapped to your wrist. Until you get a heart rate monitor, you measure your effort by time or distance. With a heart rate monitor, however, you can now get a b... 7). What You Need to Know Before Buying a Pedometer Question: What's small, weighs about an ounce, and comes in dozens of different models? Answer: a Pedometer. Would you have guessed it had I m 8). Why Laser Hair Removal? For nearly 10 years now, medical lasers have been used for such things as tattoo removal, clearing up acne scars and other blemishes, and removing dark spots on the skin. Now they are increasing being approved by the FDA and used for such things as wrinkle removal, tooth whitening, and hair removal. Is it really permanent? Many ... 9). You're Wearing Crocs? Crocs shoes are becoming more and more popular everywhere you go. When I say "Crocs shoes", I don't mean shoes made of crocodile skin, but rather a new shoe trend that is sweeping the nation Crocs shoes originally came from Canada. Now, the Crocs company is based in Boulder, Colorado. Crocs are made from a patented closed-cell resin, w...