Prostate Cancer and Heart Disease Linked
According to new research there appears to be a strong connection between heart disease and prostate cancer..
Eat Real Food and Healthy Fats
Stop calorie counting and just eat whole foods and include more omega 3 and monounsaturated fats for a healthy body.
Not Getting Picked to Play May Increase Obesity Risk
Children who feel left out may be at a greater risk of obesity because they become less physically active.
New Guidelines Call for Healthy School Lunches
Gone are the days of chicken nuggets, fries, and chocolate milk. Today school children in many areas are being introduced to whole grains, beans, and a lot of vegetables.
Do Women Feel More Pain?
A recent study suggests that women may feel more pain than men. But, one doctor thinks men just don’t want to appear wimpy in front of their doctor.
Don’t Undo Your Diet on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day usually comes with an abundance of candy and chocolate. Here are some tips to help manage your intake of these sweet treats.
People Overeat to be Nice
Many people overeat, even when they don’t want to, just to be polite and make others happy.
Heart Awareness Month
It is time to be heart aware, know the warning signs of a heart attack and take action now to improve your cardiovascular health.
Yummy Oatmeal Spice Cookies
Oats are packed with phytochemicals and cholesterol-lowering insoluble fiber. Here’s a delicious way to get more oats into your diet.
Find Exercise You Enjoy
If you hate to exercise your chances of sticking with it are slim, so find activities that you look forward to and have fun with it.
More Women Affected By Heart Disease Than Men
More women than men die of cardiovascular disease every year and are less likely to receive the right treatment after a heart attack.
Exercise Beats Cutting Calories to Reduce Fat
Exercise is good for reducing fat stores and reducing calories can cut some risk factors for diabetes and heart disease as much as exercise.
Good Carb or Bad?
Carbohydrates are vital to our bodies for energy, but some carbs, such as fruits and vegetables, are better for us than other carb sources.
Vitamin D Check
Tis the season for low vitamin D levels. Numerous studies have found low levels of vitamin D can increase the risk of a variety of diseases.
Diet Excuses
Are these diet and exercise excuses keeping you from being your most fit and healthy?
Healthy Lifestyle Best Defense Against Type 2 Diabetes
80 million Americans have pre-diabetes but with healthy lifestyle changes they could prevent or delay the development of full blown type 2 diabetes.
Individualized Nutrition for Active People
Every athlete and active person has different needs, and a personalized diet based on the individual is key for optimal performance.
Live Healthy for Beautiful Skin
How you live and what you put into your body can either age you or make you look years younger.