Carolyn Hansen
Northern Advocate columnist
Carolyn Hansen is co-owner of Anytime Fitness.
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Strength training exercise vital for strengthening immune system - Carolyn Hansen
Regular strength training exercise provide long-term immune protection - Carolyn Hansen
Carolyn Hansen: What to to do about belly fat
It is not inevitable, but a result of our lifestyles.
Carolyn Hansen: How to manage cravings and temptations
If you do give in, pick yourself back up and get going again.
Negative thoughts and mental decline
Negativity breeds negativity and positivity breeds positivity.
Carolyn Hansen: Factors that influence our hunger
Our hunger level plays a huge role in our energy intake.
Carolyn Hansen: Happiness comes from within and exercise helps
Somehow, we must once again take pride in being in control of our own life.
How to deal with stress - the silent yet deadly enemy among us
Carolyn Hansen says to think with your heart and love with your mind.
Practise what you preach
Being a proud "role model" is the greatest gift you can give your children.
Lifestyle choices and brain health - you decide
The simple truth is, the more one exercises, the healthier the brain is.
Habits to improve the quality of your life
What you eat, do and how you live each day - it all matters.
Reset your existence to the core of you
Connecting to our core selves and acting authentically is the only true path to happiness.
Comment: How big is your intention-action gap today?
Life is about setting goals, "taking action" and making it happen!
The law of attraction - what is it?
"Insanity is repeating the same mistakes and expecting different results."