Heart Healthy

Women are always being told to watch out for heart disease. So, what matters more when it comes to reducing the risk of developing heart disease- exercising or maintaining a healthy weight? It’s a controversial question that has researchers on both sides of the...

You Are What You Eat (Too Much Of)

Anyone who has any interest in weight loss knows there has been a long-running debate regarding the primary factor that causes weight gain. Go to the weight-loss section of any bookstore and you will see the calorie, fat, carbohydrate and protein camps, each of whom...

Get Rid of Joint Issues

Most of us take full advantage of enjoying the use of our body as long as it allows us to…and moving our bodies as long and as much as we can is indeed encouraged because ultimately our bodies are made to move. However, all too often, people ignore the early signs of...

Flu Shot or Not?

“Should I get the flu vaccine?” I get asked that question too many times to count. My response is that I do not personally get the shot, but spend a minute to weigh the pros and cons for yourself. Here is one of the most interesting articles regarding the...