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…
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“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…
November is National Healthy Skin Month, sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology to raise awareness about the importance of keeping skin healthy. Protecting yourself with sunscreen and hats is essential in every season, especially…
It’s a confusing time for many people when it comes to nutritional supplements, especially with recent news stories questioning their value. Nonetheless, over 53% of Americans currently take them─an increase of 11% in the last…
November is National Inspirational Role Models Month, which celebrates the positive impact you can have on others through your personal choices. One of the best examples you can set for those within your sphere of…
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…
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…
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 know what your cholesterol levels are? September is National Cholesterol Education Month, which is the perfect time to find out. If your numbers are higher than they should be, don’t despair. There are…
Do you take prescription medications? According to the Department of Health and Human Services,1 (HHS) over half of all Americans take at least one prescription drug, with one in six of us taking three─or more….