Blood cholesterol levels have a lot to do with an individual’s risk of developing heart disease. High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for developing heart disease, therefore the higher your blood cholesterol level the higher your risk of developing heart disease will be. Heart disease is the number one killer of […]
Fruits & Veggies
Every step taken towards eating more fruits and veggies helps you and your family be at their best. Fruits and veggies can be great sources of key nutrients that may help to reduce your family’s risk of developing certain diseases: Calcium: Calcium is essential for health bones and teeth. It is also needed for normal […]
Dental Health
I Not Going to the Dentist A recent study by the American Dental Association revealed that between 30-40% of the population will not or do not plan to see a dentist on a regular basis (within a 12 month period). The two main reasons found in this study, regardless of income or socioeconomic status were: […]
Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep
The quantity and quality of sleep both matter when it comes to how you will feel the next day. Getting in sync with your circadian rhythm, your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, will help you feel more refreshed and energized in the morning. Try some of these tips and see if they will help you have […]
The Benefits of Exercise
Physical activity is good for us, but do you realize how good it is? What are the benefits of exercise? Exercise benefits are abundant regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. The types of exercises one does will be determined by these factors. Before starting a new exercise program, you should consult with your […]
Biggest Loser Challenge Wrap Up – Maintaining Progress
As we come to the end of our Biggest Loser Challenge it is important to remember why we decided to participate initially and where we want to go from here. Although the focus may be removed as the challenge is over, there are many reasons for each of us individually to continue the focus on […]
Colon Cancer Awareness
An average individual might think that if they have cancer of any type they would surely feel ill. However, all cancers are not accompanied with serious symptoms in the early stages. Although some cancers are slow growing others may spread rapidly. Early colon cancer may have no symptoms or very vague symptoms such as abdominal […]
Portion Control
As we age each individual has different nutrition and physical activity needs. Dietary needs are determined by age, gender, weight and activity level. Remember to: Eat a healthy diet Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat-free or low-fat dairy products Protein from poultry, fish, beans, eggs, nuts and other lean meats Low in saturated fats, sodium […]
Heart Health
DO YOU KNOW? Of course everyone knows that a heart attack is preceded by chest pain. And everyone knows that it is primarily a disease of old men. And everyone knows that it occurs while doing things like shoveling snow. And everyone knows that this condition runs in families. Although these statements may be true, […]
The Benefits of Food Journaling
Daily food journaling is a great way to help you be accountable to yourself regarding your daily food intake to evaluate for changes. It is too easy to forget everything you eat from one day to the next – especially those little tastes of foods that add up in calories. Most individuals who keep food […]
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