What are the latest and greatest health-related products? How can I spice up my ho-hum workout? Are the new nutritious food products and health-focused restaurants worth my money? If you're asking any of these questions you've found the right spot!

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Can someone please explain how it’s almost September already? It feels like summer just started. Or is it just me?

Like the calendar days, weeks and months; minutes can fly by too. All of a sudden it’s 9 p.m. and you haven’t had a second to think about working out, let alone make a trip to the gym! That’s why a time-efficient workout is crucial. If exercise doesn’t fit in your schedule, there’s no way it’s going to happen! That’s why I’m sharing three double duty moves today so you can challenge your balance, your strength and your heart in a short timespan. You’ll need a pair of light and medium-weight dumbbells.