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		<title>Committing to a Healthier You</title>
		<description><![CDATA[No matter what television channel you watch or magazine or newsletter or newspaper you read, you will be constantly bombarded with reports about the benefits of regular physical activity. To begin, there is the benefit that exercise offers in relation to achieving and maintaining healthy weight levels, which holds its own health benefits. In addition, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/training/committing-to-a-healthier-you/</link>
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		<title>We Need an Outbreak!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Allie Alberigo
Normally the word “outbreak” brings on fear of diseases or viruses and causes panic.  In this article, “outbreak” means many things, both negative and positive.  In class, a virus outbreak could prove to be a negative force: on the other hand, an outbreak of energy, sincerity, humility and discipline could be life changing.  [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/philosophy/we-need-an-outbreak/</link>
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		<title>The Halo Effect</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jennifer Galea
The “Halo Effect” is a psychology term that means to see everything about something as “angelic” because of a single positive characteristic. This can apply to nutrition as well. A label of “healthful” (whether it is applied by the manufacturer or yourself) does not mean “calorie free,” “full of health benefits,” or “eat [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/health/the-halo-effect/</link>
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		<title>Listen Up!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ah . . . the art of listening. Even though you claim to be listening and you respond at the right moment with the typical ahs, uh-huhs, and yups, you may still find yourself in a daze. Just because the auditory process is working and the sound is going into your ears it doesn’t mean [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/how-to/listen-up/</link>
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		<title>Self Defense for Your Body</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Many students at Progressive Martial Arts list "Self Defense" as their primary reason for training, and the other top answer is "Health/Fitness." What some don't realize are the two are the same thing! Self Defense is not just defending against an assault, it is also fighting obesity, age, and fatigue! Check out this article by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/uncategorized/self-defense-for-your-body/</link>
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		<title>10 Philosophies of Greatness</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Allie Alberigo
Ancient principles with modern applications are what the Martial Arts is made of.  Even in a modern world where many Martial Arts systems have become eclectic and where words like “Mixed Martial Arts” have become synonymous with what the Martial Arts represents, there are age-old philosophies that still ring true in the 21st [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/philosophy/10-philosophies-of-greatness/</link>
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		<title>Dietary Habits to Promote Brain Powere</title>
		<description><![CDATA[By Jennifer Galea
Many people believe that ginkgo biloba boosts brain power, but recent scientific studies found that ginkgo does not offer any protection against mental decline. So what can you do to enhance your cognitive functioning without relying on supplements?
Start with an overall healthful diet that:

Is high in fruits and      [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/health/dietary-habits-to-promote-brain-powere/</link>
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		<title>Flu Season: What is the BEST immunity boost?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have seen products on grocery store shelves claiming “immunity boost”  or “immunity blend,” items that claim to increase your immunity in one way or another. This is all due to the Food and Drug Administration allowing manufacturers to use the terms “supports/enhances/boosts” regarding the “immune system” in marketing and on food labels. These [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/health/flu-season-what-is-the-best-immunity-boost/</link>
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		<title>The Schoolyard Bully is Outdated</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A study was recently discussed on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 that tries to explain the roots of the modern bully. Let's start by taking a look at this video -
http://mw.cnn.com/snarticle?c=cnnd_us&#38;p=10&#38;aId=20111010%3Aac-360-bullying-study%3A1
"This idea of the schoolyard bully beating you up and taking your lunch money is outdated."
To sum it up, they have found that there are still [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/uncategorized/the-schoolyard-bully-is-outdated/</link>
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		<title>Respect: Lead By Example</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The principles of the Martial Arts that include respect and courtesy have been around for thousands of years and have been virtually unchanged. These principles that have lasted lifetimes are still being taught freely at Martial Arts schools across the world. In most Martial Arts schools, you will witness many types of acts of respect and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.pmaoakridge.com/philosophy/respect-lead-by-example/</link>
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