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The Health Benefits of Chicken Noodle Soup

*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: Elise Bauer There is nothing like a hot bowl of chicken noodle soup, especially when you have a cold. But what is the "magic" in chicken noodle soup that helps us get through the worst of our illnesses? In Southeast Asia, where chicken noodle soup originated 7,000 years ago, they believed…

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The Health Benefits of Polar Plunges

*Christi Shingara* Polar plunges are typically known to be an activity where groups of people dive into icy waters for a fundraising cause, not to mention a fun way to show that you have the willpower to do such a thing! When hearing about these events, I have always thought it was a bit insane,…

Summer Strawberry Salad with Chicken

*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: Christi Shingara During the summer months when temperatures can get pretty hot and sticky, most of us have no desire to put on the stove or oven and cook a hot meal. Cooking meals that are quick, cool, and of course healthy seems like the obvious way to beat the summer…

Ten-Minute Workouts That Work!

*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: Anna Shvets During the week, I work a full-time job and I don't have a ton of time to do an extensive workout. However, that has never stopped me from doing some sort of exercise regularly, even if it is just ten minutes. Below are some great ten-minute workouts that I…

How Exercise Improves Your Mood

*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: Ashley Whitlatch Years of exercising has taught me a few things such as staying healthy, maintaining my weight and probably the most important thing -- boosting my mood. The best time for me to exercise is early in the morning before I go to work and in just those 20 minutes,…

Beginner’s Guide to Working Out

*By: Christi Shingara* Photo:  Karolina Grabowska  If exercising has never been part of your daily life, starting a routine can certainly be intimidating. There are millions of exercise programs, videos, and apps to get into shape, but where do you start? Why Do You Want to Start Working Out? Ask yourself...Why do I want to…

Owning a Pet and the Surprising Health Benefits

*By: Christi Shingara* Photo: Alexis Chloe Due to the pandemic a number of people decided to make their home life more interesting by adding a new member to the family. No, not of the human kind, but a furry friend! According to the Washington Post, dog adoptions have soared to an all-time high within the…