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Since overeating is a concept that most of us understand and experienced first-hand, I wanted to break down what actually happens in your body when you do overeat. After all, your body is well-equipped to let you know you’re getting fuller — you just need to listen! Click here to learn more about what happens to your body when you overeat.

Even world-class athletes sometimes need to remind themselves: Whatever big game or event they’re training for isn’t some remote one-off in the distant future. It’s a thing they need to train for every single day.  Click here to learn more about the 7 tips to mastering the mental side of getting fit.

Walking is one of the most rewarding lifelong activities you can choose. While it may not be a huge calorie burner — the average person burns about 100 calories or so per mile — adding more mileage to your day can make a big difference in weight control. According to Harvard Health Watch, one 2009 study found the average person gains about 2.2 pounds a year during middle age. However, over 15 years of research, the study found that individuals who walked regularly gained significantly less weight than those who didn’t.  Click here to learn more about the essential guide to walking and steps.

Let’s face it, winter can be a rough season to get through. Snow, ice, sleet, rain, wind chill factors … we could go on. Then there are the short, dark days. But instead of letting this season get you down, use it as an opportunity to get out of a rut and take on a fresh, new activity.  Click here to learn more about beating the blues based on your personality.

After an indulgent vacay or even a few too many dinners out, your body’s probably craving a diet cleanup.  Nutritionists go through this cycle too – but the good thing is, they have training and knowledge that’s taught them how to slim back down in a healthy way.  Click here to learn more about what nutritionists eat when they want to slim down.

Dietitians have seen it all when it comes to weight loss.  From crazy fad diets to bulletproof coffee – while appealing, what sounds too good to be true, usually is.  Click here to learn more about the 7 biggest weight-loss mistakes, according to dietitians.

Everyone knows what it feels like after you over indulge. You might be sluggish, bloated, queasy or a combination of all three.  It’s normal to occasionally overdo it, but if you’re experiencing these classic overeating side effects on a regular basis, it may be time to understand why.  Click here to read more about the pitfalls that lead to overeating and what to do about them.

Although you might wake up feeling charged up for the day, your battery seems to drain quickly.  Maybe that puts you on the hamster wheel of caffeine and sugar consumption, just to score enough energy spikes to conquer your daily tasks.  You seem to sleepwalk through routine tasks, and when it comes to working out? You’ll start tomorrow.  Click here to read about the four reasons you’re so tired.

Sugar is delicious. Anyone who denies that is lying. But because life is unfair, sugar, especially in copious amounts, is really bad for your health. In fact, once you learn about all the ways sugar impacts your body, it’s difficult to look at it the same way (despite knowing how heavenly it tastes).  Click here to read about the eight signs your eating too much sugar.

When searching for healthy eating or weight loss tips, the phrase “portion control” pops up time and again. Simply put, controlling your portions means sticking to a set amount (portion) of food in one sitting: The right amount depends on your calorie and nutrient needs. And, of course, what actually fills you up.  Click here to read about the seven tricks to portion control.

Why Undereating Won’t Actually Help You Lose Weight

Is Sitting Truly the New Smoking?

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How to Winterize Your Walk Program

Family Healthcare will offer both high dose and regular flu vaccines by the end of September. The CDC recommends flu vaccines from ages 6 months & older, especially in those with chronic disease like cancer, respiratory, kidney or heart disease, and diabetes. Flu shots can be given during a scheduled appointment, or by calling 703-573-6400 and scheduling a nurse’s visit.

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Please enjoy our Summer/Fall 2016 newsletter which features articles on opioids, blood pressure and sodium reduction.

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Please enjoy our Spring 2016 newsletter which includes a continuation of our series on aging with an article on keeping skin in the best condition possible; an article about keeping joints flexible and pain free; and the nutrition corner takes a look at natural/organic foods.

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Please enjoy our Winter 2016 newsletter which features articles on calcium, the senses of taste and smell, and healthy eating guidelines depicted with MyPlate.

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Please enjoy our Fall 2015 newsletter which features articles about the healthy aging brain, plantar fasciitis, and healthy holiday eating.

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Please enjoy our Summer 2015 Newsletter which features articles on the powerful effects of exercise on the aging brain, dizziness/vertigo, and smart eating in the Summertime.

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