Health & Wellness Articles

by Lariesa Hodges

published in NB Monthly Magazine

At home workout

Your At-Home Workout

June 2023

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How to boost your metabolism at any age

How to Boost Your Metabolism At Any Age

July 2024

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How to have a healthy new year

Have A Healthy New Year

January 2025

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How being in nature improves our health and well being.

Nature’s Remedy

July 2025

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Your Healthiest Year Ever!

Your Best Year Starts Here

January 2026

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Lariesa Hodges playing pickleball indoors, wearing a white cap and blue shirt, holding a paddle, standing on a pickleball court.

Court Appeal

July 2026

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A fresh start to your new year

A Fresh Start to Your New Year

January 2024

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How to beat the heat

Beat The Heat

August 2024

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the art of grocery shopping

The Art of Grocery Shopping

February 2025

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The importance of hydration. How much water a person needs depends on multiple factors.

Drink To This

August 2025

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An article titled "The Cortisol Effect" about how stress hormones affect health, featuring a background photo of a park with trees, grass, and a walking path on a sunny day.

The Cortisol Effect

February 2026

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Magazine page with article titled 'Protein Powerhouse' showing a plate of food with lettuce, tomato, cheese, ham, and a bun, and a table with a brown pot, a flower vase, and other items in the background.

Protein Powerhouse

August 2026

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Your Brain On Exercise

Your Brain On Exercise

March 2024

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In-Flight Fitness

In-Flight Fitness

September 2024

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focus on flexibility

Focus On Flexibility

March 2025

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Page from a magazine or book titled 'The Joint Effort That Works', discussing exercises to improve joint health and reduce pain, with sections on improving joint mobility, strength, balance, coordination, weight loss, and mental health.

The Joint Effort That Works

September 2025

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Page from a magazine with the title "Smarter Snacking" and an article discussing choosing healthy snacks, including a photo of cheesy baked pasta on the left side.

Smarter Snacking

March 2026

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Reformer Revolution

September 2026

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Magazine article titled 'Improve your balance at any age' with text about the benefits of balance exercises, including posture improvement and injury prevention. The image includes stacked stones symbolizing balance.

Improve Your Balance at Any Age

April 2024

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Build strong arms and shoulders

Build Strong Arms & Shoulders

October 2024

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Large group of people standing outside a hospital building, next to a banner that reads "Jana M. Bounds Hope Bridge." The article below discusses Tom "T-Bone" Bounds and his journey of healing after his wife's death from cancer, featuring a story by Lariesa Hodges.

Help & Healing

April 2025

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Article titled 'The Skinny On BMI' with a sunset background, discussing the relationship between BMI, health, and medical procedures.

The Skinny On BMI

October 2025

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An article titled 'Beauty & The Beets' discussing beets as a superfood, accompanied by a photo of fresh beets with green leaves and purple stems on the left side of the page.

Beauty & The Beets

April 2026

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Magazine page titled 'Nurtured By Nature,' discussing the benefits of spending time outdoors for physical and mental well-being, featuring a photo of a smiling woman in a pink top near a stream.

Nurtured By Nature

May 2024

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mindset matters

Mindset Matters

November 2024

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How to food prep and plan meals for a healthy lifestyle.

Prep For Success

May 2025

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A health and wellness article titled 'Pumpkin Power' with a background of orange and white pumpkins on a table.

Pumpkin Power

November 2025

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Lariesa Hodges, owner of Pilates Barre, exercising outdoors on a gym mat, raising her hand and leg in a workout pose, with a park and houses in the background.

Handle It

May 2026

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Pedego Bikes

Cruise Into a Healthier Lifestyle

June 2024

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Conquer holiday burnout

Conquer Holiday Burnout

December 2024

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Page from a magazine or booklet titled 'Fitness On The Go,' discussing benefits of exercising during travel, including sections on weight management, immune function, stress reduction, and sleep, with a small note at the bottom about exercises requiring a resistance band and door anchor.

Fitness On the Go

June 2025

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An article titled 'Tis The Guilt-Free Season' with tips for eating, drinking, and celebrating healthily during the holidays. The article features a colorful plate of berries and a cup of tea, and discusses maintaining a balanced diet, moderating alcohol intake, and promoting physical and mental health.

‘Tis The Guilt-Free Season

December 2025

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Magazine page about health and wellness focusing on outdoor exercise benefits, with an image of a lake or river and tree-covered hills in the background.

Flow State

June 2026

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