It’s baaaack! The holiday season is fun, but overeating, drinking too much, and skimping on sleep is draining. I speak from experience, of course, as my own self-care often takes a backseat to entertaining, cleaning, and shopping for gifts. If you’re in the same boat, read on for advice from my nutrition expert friends on […]
You don’t have to memorize the nutrient content of all your foods. You can thank nutrition facts labels for that. It isn’t necessary to recall the sodium content of your breakfast cereal off the top of your head every time you shop. But getting the most information from reading nutrition facts labels can be tough, […]
The tree is glowing, holiday stations are rotating, and fir-scented candles are burning. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Obviously, I’m ready for the holidays as far as appearances go, but one thing none of us can prepare for is the pace. It’s as if time speeds up once December 1 arrives. It […]
“I’m going to make you work hard,” a blonde and perfectly muscled fitness instructor screamed at me in a recent spinning class, “so you can have that second drink at happy hour!” At the end of the 45-minute workout, my body was dripping with sweat. I felt like I had worked really, really hard. And according to […]
Dropping a few pounds doesn’t have to involve deprivation or intense workouts. Listed below are the top secrets to weight loss. Simply start with the one that resonates with you and implement those changes into your life until it seems effortless. It’s not about making the right choice, but making a choice and then making […]
Even when you work out and eat right, love handles can still be a problem area. The truth is, there is no quick fix when it comes to managing excess abdominal fat. It really is a combinational process that takes time and effort. However, with the right approach you are sure to get the results you are […]
Aerobic exercise can improve memory function and maintain brain health as we age, a new Australian-led study has found. In a first of its kind international collaboration, researchers from Australia’s National Institute of Complementary Medicine at Western Sydney University and the Division of Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Manchester in the UK […]
Everybody seems to raving about health and fitness these days. And while many people choose to go down the road of expensive gym memberships, special equipment and magic supplements, there are also those who like to keep it simple – eat less but healthy and perform bodyweight exercises at their home. And who gets better results? You […]
The Underarm Flab and Back Bulge distorts the body shape of many women. It also makes it very uncomfortable wearing a bra. Many, people have tried dieting to no avail. The surest and the most effective way of getting rid of this unpleasant accumulation of fat is through four effective short and quick exercises. These […]
On Tuesday Federal agencies including the Department of Justice and the health and anti-trust regulators will announce criminal and civil actions related to unlawful advertising and sale of dietary supplements. Photo: USA TODAY Want more money for your holiday budget? Cross off dietary supplements from your grocery list. My holiday wish is to clear up […]
