The sneezing, watery eyes, and cough, among other symptoms, can put a real damper on your enjoyment of life. As the seasons begin to change, many people begin to suffer from seasonal allergy symptoms that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Does high blood pressure run in your family? According to the National Institutes of Health, as many as 43 million Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.1 Hypertension─often referred to as the “silent…