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Our diet requires a few simple things: Fat, carbohydrates and protein. In a perfect balance you’ll feel great, energized and receive all the essential vitamins and minerals. But when we don’t eat in balance, having too much protein for example, is when our bodies can go awry. Protein, found in many food groups and high ...click here to read more

What does Mayor Bloomberg have to say about soda, soft drinks and sugary drinks’ health risks these days? His proposed ban on Big Sodas for New York City fizzled out like a can of ginger ale gone flat. But people are still wondering: Does this mean sugary drinks are good for us? The state’s highest ...click here to read more

We’re becoming the generation of sitters. We sit at work, we sit at home, we sit in our cars, on benches, chairs, and just about anywhere we sit. But all this sitting is shortening our lives and putting our health at serious risk. Seniors, in particular, are sitting the majority of their days, and the ...click here to read more

Need energy to get through your day? Women everywhere can relate, whether they’re working long hours at the office or taking care of the kids at home on the domestic front – or both! Life is complicated, challenging and, well, just plain exhausting sometimes. What to do for energy, stamina and to keep your immune ...click here to read more

With all the health issues that sugar may bring, finding a safe alternative – or avoiding it altogether – is necessary. It seems we all have a sweet tooth to some degree, but no one wants to develop diabetes, gain weight or have other health concerns. There are artificial sweeteners on the market but those, ...click here to read more

Growing older in America isn’t what it used to be. For aging baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964 during the post-Second World War baby boom, they’re working into their late 60s and 70s – long past the customary retirement age. The question is: What does this mean for boomer health issues? Data from ...click here to read more

Ready to heat things up in the kitchen (and fire up your health)? Chili peppers, bell peppers, jalapenos, habaneros, cayenne chillies, pimiento… These are the many names for some fruits of the Capsicum annuum species of plants. Yes, these are botanically fruits, but most often referred to as vegetables. Before we get to some healthy ...click here to read more

Growing up, our mothers taught us a lot. They were our teachers, our friends and sometimes even our doctors. Mothers always seemed to have the perfect advice and tips when it came to keeping us healthy – although we weren’t always the best listeners! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, let’s pay tribute to ...click here to read more

During the day, you’re planted in front of a computer screen and when you finally get home you melt into your couch. Not much room for moving around is there? Sitting has become an epidemic – and sitting is killing you. Sitting at work is the new smoking; both can negatively impact your health. Sadly ...click here to read more

Noticing how tired you are, the extra weight you’ve put on for no apparent reason, and your hair seems thin and dry? These are just a few of the many problems a slowdown in the output of the thyroid gland can cause. The older you get, especially for women, the more likely you are to ...click here to read more

If your doctor has raised concerns about your cholesterol, they probably also recommended foods to enjoy and foods to stay away from. Oil, in particular, is often talked about with regard to people with high cholesterol. What oil should you eat? What oil should you stay away from? Should you even consume oil at all? ...click here to read more

We’re a tired population. Most days it would seem that getting out of bed is a job in itself. But where has all the energy gone? Between work, caring for our families and other obligations life throws our way, the best time of the day, often times, is finally returning back to bed. But life ...click here to read more

Those little mini trees on your plate probably didn’t hold much appeal for you as a kid – unless they were covered with melted cheese – even then, broccoli can be an acquired taste. But broccoli nutritional facts and the amazing health benefits of broccoli have to speak to you as an adult looking to ...click here to read more

Preventing heart diseases should be America’s top concern when it comes to our health. That doesn’t mean turning to medication for a magic fix, but looking at natural remedies for a healthy heart. And that comes down to lifestyle, making good choices and developing the right habits. Because in America, coronary heart disease has become ...click here to read more