Fractures Kill: Protect Your Bones With Quality Supplements
by John Neustadt, ND and Steve Pieczenik, MD, PhD
It is never too early to start working to prevent osteoporosis. During childhood and throughout pub... Read more
Big Breakfast Helps You Lose Weight
by Nicole Gregory
It's those cravings that do us in -- cookies, ice cream, potato chips. The answer, however, is not to banish snacks from your home or to force you... Read more
"The Best Health Advice I Ever Got"
by Stacey Colino
It's that time of year again when many of us take stock of our lives and try to make things better. Fresh out of ideas? If anyone kn... Read more
10 fitness tips from the upcoming fitness video game, Jillian Michaels: Fitness Ultimatum 2011 exclusively for the Wii this November.
1. Exercise does more than just tone your body, it boosts self esteem, improves mood and revs up metabolism. So suck it up and get moving!
2. If you are looking to shed those last stubborn pounds, you need to increase the intensity of your workouts. Try working at 85% of your Maximum Heart Rate for optimal results.
When trick-or-treaters ring my doorbell on Halloween, I toss a toothbrush in their bag. But make no mistake -- our neighborhood might as well be Candy Land. My kids got a scary amount of sweets last year, and they only went to a couple of houses. And because they were both too young to eat much of their loot, guess who was tempted by it? Yep, hubby (who has a major sweet tooth) and me, the dentist. Jump to full text of this article here
You know staying fit is important, especially if you want to manage your heartburn. But who wants to exercise indoors when it's sunny and warm outside? Fortunately, you don't have to! It's time to try nature's gym for a workout that's just as good, if not better!
1. Instead of a calf machine Hit the hills. With just a slight incline, your calves will get a workout mere calf raises can never match. There's no substitute for outdoor terrain, says Kelli Calabrese, a Texas-based trainer and co-author of Feminine, Firm & Fit (Great Atlantic Publishing Group 2004). ... Continue reading Nature's Gym.
Keeping Fit Over the Holidays
By Nancy Gottesman
Amid parties and presents, decorating and travel, and the general holiday hubbub, finding time to exercise can be a real challenge. "Exercise requires discipline, and it can be difficult to hold strong with so many holiday celebrations and obligations," notes Jenny Breuer, director of the fitness and wellness programs at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. What's more, "the notion that the holidays are a time of rest, relaxation and celebration tends to give people an excuse to break from their normal routine," adds Breuer.
Approach Alcohol Consumption with Caution During the Holidays: Your Health
By Rallie McAllister
As the holiday season approaches, many Americans will be celebrating with a glass of good cheer. While drinking a little alcohol can help you relax and enjoy the festivities, drinking a little too much can lead to embarrassing lapses in judgment, among other undesirable consequences.
If you don't want to end up wearing a lampshade at your first party of the season, it's a good idea to consume small quantities of alcohol with big doses of caution. This is especially true for folks who don't imbibe on a regular basis, since it's easy to underestimate the intoxicating effects
... Continue reading Approach Alcohol Consumption with Caution During the Holidays: Your Health.
Understanding Migraines
Red-hot stabbing pains...like being jabbed with an ice pick...these are just some of the ways people describe the pain of migraines.
Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, with women being afflicted three times more than men.
Migraines are a recurrent headache lasting four to 72 hours. In addition to debilitating pain, migraines can bring a host of other symptoms. A survey by the National Headache Foundation (NHF) revealed that more than 50 percent of respondents said they frequently or always experience symptoms such as nausea, neck pain, or sensitivity to lights, sounds or smells when suffe
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Smart Decisions During Open Enrollment Can Save You Thousands
In these tough economic times, millions of Americans are seeking new ways to reduce household spending. However, many are not taking simple steps to save money during open enrollment, which for many is the only time each year when changes can be made to their health benefits.
Changes made during open enrollment and throughout the year, like opening a flexible spending account (FSA), using mail-order prescription drug services or tapping into discounts on services like gym memberships, could help them save thousands. Unfortunately, a recent survey of insured adults revealed that three-fourths (75 percent) are not likely t
... Continue reading Smart Decisions During Open Enrollment Can Save You Thousands.
