Isn’t it ironic? As challenging as it is to actually shed those cumbersome extra pounds, doing so may only be half the battle. Why? Because you also have to keep them off! Many people find…
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April is National Autism Awareness Month, addressing an issue that challenges far too many American families. In fact, autism rates in the United States are currently increasing at a rate of 15% annually. First estimated…
Going green is very popular these days, as more people express their concern for the environment with conscientious lifestyle choices. There’s another way to go green as well, which impacts your personal health in many…
Do you know how much sugar you consume daily? You may not, since there is currently no requirement that added sugars be shown separately on the ingredient labels of commonly consumed American food products. While…
It’s probably safe to say that the problem of overweight kids is worth addressing. Did you know that between 1980 and 2002, obesity prevalence literally tripled in children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years?(1)…
February is American Heart Month, and Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. So why not make a date with yourself this month to reduce your risk of America’s #1 killer─heart disease? Actually, the term…
In the quest for optimum health and weight loss, many Americans have been influenced in recent years by the “Paleolithic Diet,” which recommends modifying the way we eat to more closely resemble the diet of…
Are you a hard working American? If so, you’re in good company. In fact, many of us overdo it on the work front, when one considers, by contrast, the healthy work/life balance exemplified by many…
Now that we’re well into January, how are you progressing on those New Year’s resolutions? That may depend on how realistic they were. For example, if you resolved to “lose 20 pounds” without an action…
For many Americans, January is a big month for healthy life changes─with weight loss frequently topping the list of New Year’s resolutions. Gyms and health clubs are often at their busiest, with people fired up…