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Healthy Habits for a Longer Truck Driving Career

Healthy Habits for a Longer Truck Driving Career

| December 21, 2012 | Reply

Newer health regulations are tougher to maintain. What can it mean for you?

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Eating Healthy on the Road with Fruits and Vegetables

Eating Healthy on the Road with Fruits and Vegetables

| November 20, 2012 | Reply

Do you know how many servings of fresh veggies and fruit you should eat a day? Better still, do you know how to get them?

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Trucker Health: Subway Building Momentum in 2012

Trucker Health: Subway Building Momentum in 2012

| April 30, 2012 | Reply

After so many years of requests by professional truckers for better healthy food option, it looks as though some chains are meeting the challenge.

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Dying to Lose Weight– How Far is too Far?

Dying to Lose Weight– How Far is too Far?

| April 21, 2012 | 3 Replies

A diet, new in the U.S., that costs $1,500 is sweeping the nation. Frantic brides-to-be, who are wanting to lose those last few stubborn pounds, are flocking in herds to sign up. The diet is extreme. How far would you go to lose a few pounds?

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My Fitness Pal App is a Dieter’s Best Friend

My Fitness Pal App is a Dieter’s Best Friend

| April 8, 2012 | 5 Replies

Whether you want to lose 5 or 50 pounds, the My Fitness Pal mobile app is ready to help you lose the weight.

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Weight Loss Advice From a Trucker

Weight Loss Advice From a Trucker

| April 1, 2012 | 2 Replies

From one trucker to another, real world weight loss advice.

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Mama Mia, That’s a Delicious Dinner!

Mama Mia, That’s a Delicious Dinner!

| March 11, 2012 | 4 Replies

The Keys Truckers deliver another tasty meal on the road that’s as good as any home-cooked meal. Eggplant Parmisan for two!

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A Chemical You Ingest Each Day May Be Making You Fat

A Chemical You Ingest Each Day May Be Making You Fat

| March 8, 2012 | Reply

A chemical that you come into contact with daily, may be making you fat.

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Lawsuit Claims Bias Against Disabled Drivers

Lawsuit Claims Bias Against Disabled Drivers

| March 6, 2012 | 11 Replies

A new lawsuit claims Celadon violated American’s With Disabilities Act and Discriminated Against Would-Be Drivers. The answer may not be that simple.

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Tricky Health Foods Truckers Should Avoid

Tricky Health Foods Truckers Should Avoid

| March 5, 2012 | 2 Replies

Just because something is marketed as “Healthy” doesn’t mean it’s actually so. Find out what foods even fool the experts.

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Small Diet Changes Make a Big Impact for Trucker’s Wife

Small Diet Changes Make a Big Impact for Trucker’s Wife

| March 5, 2012 | 4 Replies

Trucker’s wife and partner sheds pounds and gets healthy while on the road with simple diet and exercise changes anyone can try.

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TCA Offers Incentives for Truckers to Lose Weight

TCA Offers Incentives for Truckers to Lose Weight

| March 1, 2012 | 3 Replies

Truckload Carriers Association is putting their money where their mouth is regarding obesity and truck driver health. Find out just how much.

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Trucker Health is Focus of 2012 TCA Convention

Trucker Health is Focus of 2012 TCA Convention

| February 25, 2012 | 1 Reply

The TCA is stating that truck driver health is the single most important issue in the transportation industry. What are they doing about it?

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4th Annual Healthy Trucking Summit Scheduled in Atlanta

4th Annual Healthy Trucking Summit Scheduled in Atlanta

| February 9, 2012 | Reply

The Healthy Trucking Association of America invites transportation industry leaders to their informative gathering in Atlanta on April 24 – 26.

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Trucker Wives: Advice and Concerns

Trucker Wives: Advice and Concerns

| January 30, 2012 | 8 Replies

Trucker wives have more relationship burden than most. Worry, loneliness and sometimes even Depression can result if both husband and wife can’t communicate.

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The War On Saggy Pajamas Intensifies

The War On Saggy Pajamas Intensifies

| January 26, 2012 | 1 Reply

One Louisiana lawmaker has had enough of public pajama display. He says he’ll create a ban on wearing them outside the home. We are not kidding.

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Trucker Loses It Behind the Wheel

Trucker Loses It Behind the Wheel

| January 12, 2012 | 8 Replies

Trucker John Drury lost a friend to obesity, but he’s now more determined than ever to lose the weight and live healthy.

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Flying J Truck Stops Debut “Rolling Strong” Gym Locations

Flying J Truck Stops Debut “Rolling Strong” Gym Locations

| January 9, 2012 | 3 Replies

Flying J Truck Stops are helping truck drivers battle weight gain and health issues by opening fitness facilities at select locations in just a few weeks.

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Healthy Habits Through Homophily

Healthy Habits Through Homophily

| December 9, 2011 | Reply

A new study in the journal Science concludes that when it comes to developing and keeping up with healthy habits, finding a friend or two who want to build them with you is the best thing. Why?

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Truck Stop Soda Fountain Facts

Truck Stop Soda Fountain Facts

| December 2, 2011 | 1 Reply

Health issues due to metabolic conditions are on the rise in the trucking industry. Are diet drinks and sugary sodas directly to blame? The conclusion may surprise you…

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