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WinterWomen
on Tuesday, October 4, 2016
According to the National Cancer Institute, about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s 12.5% that is diagnosed with the second highest cancer leading to death, the first being lung cancer. The survival rate is increasing, though, with the biggest factor in the survival rate being early detection. The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: Breast Cancer Awareness Month, October, Stay Healthy
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WinterWomen
on Friday, September 16, 2016
Many of us try to stay active during the summer with activities such as hikes and bike rides. We figure the two 14er’s we hiked and the volleyball summer league we were in, have kept our bodies in shape enough to hit the slopes hard when they open up for the season. Well, that’s not always the case. An enjoyable, safe day skiing requires many different muscle groups. And to get those muscles in ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: Be prepared, arm exercises, leg exercises, prepare for the ski season, stay in shape, workout
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WinterWomen
on Tuesday, August 2, 2016
We often can be reminded of child-like fears when the spring and summer afternoon storms roll in and you see that flash of light, accompanied by the inevitable crack of thunder. Fear is an understandable reaction. While aesthetically pleasing, lightning can be a very powerful and dangerous natural occurrence. The only true way to be safe during a lightning storm is to remain indoors, but ...
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Life & Style
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: Be prepared, lightning safety, lightning strike, outdoor safety, Storms, Thunder
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WinterWomen
on Thursday, March 19, 2015
In a few short days, spring will be upon us once again. The weather in each area across the globe is significantly different; however, I feel deep warmth within my heart from the longer days and sunshine that Colorado has already been pouring down upon us here this last week.Extended days and warmer climate brings about lots of fun things such as spending more quality time outside with the kids, ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: staying active, health, spring, fitness, getting in shape, womens fitness, womens health
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WinterWomen
on Friday, January 30, 2015
Gender stereotypes begin at birth. Just last week, I saw a post on my Facebook page of a sonogram of the baby inside my friend’s wife’s belly. The picture was posted with a status update that read, “we are going to have tutu much fun with our little girl,” and the baby’s black and white image was dressed in a pink tutu with a pink bow on her tiny head. The post got me thinking about how this baby ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: womens fitness, womens health, Female athletes, women in sports
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WinterWomen
on Monday, December 1, 2014
The holidays offer plenty of reasons to be stressed out--the gifts you haven’t wrapped (maybe haven't even purchased yet), the meals to plan, the cards to be sent, etc. The lists can go on and on!Instead of focusing on the amount of things to do in such a short amount of time, take time and ENJOY the spirit of the season! Easier said than done, right? Well, here are some quick tips to help every ...
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Tagged: holidays, christmas, womens health, stress
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WinterWomen
on Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Five years ago I was living in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, enjoying my mojitos and crystal clear beach water almost every weekend. Ft. Lauderdale beach was essentially my backyard. I LIVED for the water and tried every water sport, from lobster diving to wakeboarding.They were all great, but the one thing that kept me coming back for more was stand up paddleboarding (SUP). If you've never tried ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: health, Colorado, fitness, alpine SUP, paddle boarding, rocky mountains, womens adventure
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WinterWomen
on Wednesday, September 3, 2014
"Go outside, it’s good for you," your mother always told you. It’s probably something you now tell your own children. Take your own advice! Being outside is beneficial to your health in more ways than one.Vitamin D comes from the sun. It is something that our bodies need but do not produce on its own. A deficiency in Vitamin D leads to depression. Studies have shown that participants who exercise ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: health, outdoors, fitness, yoga
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WinterWomen
on Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Ladies (and gentlemen)...It's time to get in shape for winter.That's right--it may still technically be summer, but we're already prepping for ski and snowboard season. With most resorts opening up in a few short months, it's time to focus on building all-over strength and stamina, so that the first run down the mountain doesn't feel like it's just had an eight-month break.In the next few months ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: health, ski season, fitness, getting in shape, womens health, ski moves, ski season fitness
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WinterWomen
on Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Is the gym in your area too pricey? Do you barely have time to think, let alone go to a fitness center? Are you looking to get more into fitness but are unsure of where to begin? Whatever the reason you don’t have a gym membership, you do not have to limit yourself from getting a good workout. With just minimal pieces of equipment and some help from the internet, you can get in just as great of a ...
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Health & Fitness
Tagged: health, fitness, beginners fitness, home workouts, working out at home
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