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Lemon/Dill Chicken Breast
(01/26/2012) Annie Life
This recipe can be doubled or tripled and individually portioned and frozen after cooking.

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Help! Stress is keeping me awake at night. What can I do?
(01/26/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
It’s not uncommon, given our 21st century lifestyles. Per the Better Sleep Council, 65% of Americans lose sleep due to stress.  

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Get Connected in 2012: Yoga
(01/26/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
Yoga has long been regarded as a vehicle for reducing stress. It’s all about uniting or attaching your mind, body and spirit together to reach a more tranquil state of being. And in our high-speed living, that can be a good thing . . . a very good thing.

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Priority #1: The Stress Factor, cont’d
(01/26/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
Remember, stress is not all bad. Stress helps our bodies adapt and grow stronger. For example, weight training stresses our muscles and bones, which grow larger and stronger as a result. Similarly, aerobic exercise stresses our heart and lungs, which adapt by growing stronger and more efficient.

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Grilled Squash with Asparagus
(01/16/2012) Annie Life
Another simple yet delicious veggie favorite

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Is there a connection between stress, my health and cortisol?
(01/16/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
Yes. The hormone cortisol spikes at key times—when your body perceives a “fight or flight” moment. It’s what gives you that bolt of energy and strength while reducing sensitivity to pain during a threat or dangerous event. With that, your adrenalin rises, digestion slows and autonomic nervous functions are altered

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Fight Back: Stress Killer
(01/16/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
Stress is part and parcel of our lives. But don’t let it overrun you in 2012. Who needs the stress-induced fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, adrenaline spike, heightened blood pressure, faster heartbeat and muscle tenseness? Not you.

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Priority #1:The Stress Factor
(01/16/2012) Dr. Jeffry Life
Uncontrolled stress can negate all your best efforts and destroy your health. This month, I’m going to show you what stress can do to you and how to keep it under control.

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Pasta Salad with Salmon
(12/30/2011) Annie Life
Pasta with a salmon twist

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I want to start 2012 off right. Is more exercise or fewer calories better for losing fat?
(12/30/2011) Dr. Jeffry Life
Your goal is to create a caloric deficit by reducing food intake and by exercising to burn through more calories.

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