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…
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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…
You’ve heard that berries are good for you, but do you know just how good? These juicy gems are so packed with health benefits, it’s amazing to believe they could also be so delicious. And…
It goes without saying that the holidays are a tough time for weight loss. So why not relax and enjoy yourself in moderation? The trick is to emulate the French and “guard the line.” In…
“We get old too soon and wise too late.” ~ Benjamin Franklin You may think December is an unusual time to broach the subject of premature aging and stress, but it makes perfect sense when…
If you periodically enjoy sweets in moderation, balanced out by exercise, that’s a healthy approach. But what about the many sources of hidden sugar you may be unaware of, and therefore do not compensate for?…
October is National Family Health Month, an annual campaign that invites Americans to take a closer look at family wellness, especially since so many causes of illness and death─like cancer, heart disease, stroke and lung…