Have you aspired to great things in your life? Of course you have! Whether it was that college degree, mastering a foreign language, creating a happy family, growing a beautiful garden, or founding a successful…
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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which has been observed for over 25 years. And certainly, building awareness is vital, since American women have a 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer during…
Do you have an active family? Many Americans fall short on exercise, despite their best intentions. September 24 is Family Health & Fitness Day USA, which was created to promote family involvement in physical activity─one…
Did you know that September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month? As the President says in his official proclamation,1 one of the greatest responsibilities we have as a nation is to safeguard the health and well-being…
Have you heard of the Dukan Diet? This high protein, low fat, low cholesterol weight loss program was created by Dr Pierre Dukan─a general practitioner in Paris─in his efforts to help overweight patients achieve healthy,…
If you were confused by the USDA food pyramid─which for decades was supposed to be America’s primary guide to healthy eating─you were by no means alone. In fact, this outmoded paradigm was almost universally disliked…
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder─ADHD─is an increasingly common behavioral issue that affects up to 10% of school-age children. ADHD is characterized by an inability to pay attention/concentrate on tasks. Symptoms may also include restlessness, impulsive behavior,…
While you may have heard all your life that you should “eat your greens,” most Americans are seriously neglecting these incredibly nourishing foods, which are─hands down─the greatest nutrient-per-calorie bargains in town. If you’re not consuming…
In Part One of this story, we suggested thinking through your weight loss plan before embarking, clarifying your motivation, and establishing a solid, lasting commitment. Covering this ground initially better enables you to maintain the…
Many health conscious people are making whey protein powder─in the form of both shakes and bars─a central part of their daily regimens for numerous reasons. Here’s a rather important one: this nourishing, low calorie, complete…