How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to kick start a new year but many people struggle at sticking to them. The unexpected realities of life often have a way of distracting us from our New Years resolutions and they can easily fall by the wayside. However, there are definite ways you can increase [...]

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How to Have a Healthy Halloween

Halloween is quickly approaching and I can almost hear the sound of the irresistible crinkly candy wrappers, but not to be overshadowed by the shrieks of registered dietitians and personal trainers who are mortified at what people put in their bodies. The month of October is the beginning of the holiday season and the “gateway to grub galore.” It is three months of nonstop cake, cookies, brownies and everything in between. Why not start the season off right by choosing healthy Halloween snacks instead of loading up on candy that will just rot your teeth out and cause weight gain? Try these healthy Halloween recipes, snack ideas and more for a fun, healthy holiday without seeing a spooky number on that scale!

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Is Walking or Running Better?

As a student or professional in the healthcare field, whether you’re enrolled in a Nursing Program or a Physical Therapy Program, you are aware of how important exercise is and how it should be included in every person’s life. Any cardiovascular exercise will do, but running and walking are among the easiest and most popular forms of exercise. When people begin exercising to lose weight, these are often the first two activities that they try.

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Staying Healthy on Vacation

You spend generous amounts of time learning how to pack for vacation, but what about how to stay healthy on vacation? Vacations are the perfect time to relax and enjoy yourself, but does that mean your diet has to go out the window? Having a healthy vacation isn’t very difficult to do, and will definitely make your time with your Personal Trainer and Registered Dietitian a lot easier when you return from your getaway!

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Live Your Dreams at Colorado State University – Global Campus

If you are looking to earn your a health care management degree from a world-class university, consider enrolling in an online degree program at Colorado State University-Global Campus!

CSU-Global is proud to offer the highest quality online Certificate, Bachelors and Masters Degree Programs in the country. CSU-Global Campus is widely respected, offering degrees that employers will respect.

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The Top HealthCare Careers for 2011

Jumping into a profession in the healthcare field is an exciting and rewarding decision. However, it can be a tough decision to decide exactly which career is right for you. Check out our list below of The Top 10 HealthCare Careers for 2011 to determine exactly which profession is right for you. You may also [...]

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And the Beat Goes On…

Running shoes? Check!
Favorite running song? Check!
Water and towel? Check!
There you are, on the treadmill and ready to get a great workout. You start movin’ and groovin’ and boom! a lame song starts playing on your iPod and suddenly you’re not feeling it anymore. Not surprising. Music for workouts is definitely is a vital component of [...]

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