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Escaping the common cold and flu can be difficult, especially for children. They play in close contact with others, forget to wash their hands, and often share food with their friends. When they do get influenza parents often worry that it could lead to weight loss; however, recent research suggests feeding a fever that comes ...click here to read more

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  Early detection is vital to improve cancer survival rates and researchers have identified a new breath test which may help to detect colon cancer. What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer (often referred to ...click here to read more

You may think that because you’re married, your husband tells you every little detail about his life, but reality is that some men just like to keep certain things a secret. Aging and Dieting – What They Mean for Each Other Aging brings a variety of changes to a man’s body, he may pack on ...click here to read more

In order for your body to function properly and stay healthy, it needs a variety of vitamins and minerals that can be obtained from the food you eat or from supplements. Approximately half of Americans take supplements of vitamins and minerals in an effort to maintain optimal health.  Bone health is a top priority for ...click here to read more

Many people regularly drink alcohol and never develop a drinking problem.  However, this isn’t the case for everyone.  Many people do develop drinking problems and become dependent on alcohol. If you’ve ever questioned if you have a drinking problem, you more than likely do. And if friends or family seem concerned about your drinking, you ...click here to read more

Category: Heart Health, Weight Loss, Diabetes Meal: Dinner Main Ingredients: Boneless Lamb Stew Meat, Red Wine Servings: Makes 8 Lamb and cinnamon often pair in healthy recipes from North Africa. It’s easy to incorporate these flavors into a homemade stew that’s simple and satisfying. Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless lamb stew meat, extra fat trimmed 1 ...click here to read more

Whether it is Christmas, Thanksgiving or some other special occasion, we are all guilty of over-indulging in a tasty meal from time to time. It can become rather uncomfortable when we have a big meal though. Bloating, fatigue, cramps, nausea, indigestion, and acid reflux are all associated with diets that involve large amounts of food ...click here to read more

A recent study has shown that corn syrup can help in weight loss.  This fructose-based sweetener may replace the use of table sugar in the daily diet. In the last few decades, the incidence of obesity has increased due to massive production of ready-to-eat food items, as well as the expansion of fast food restaurants.  ...click here to read more

If you found out that those few extra pounds that you’ve been carrying around your waist could be one of the reasons for your suffering from tiredness and fatigue, would you be motivated to lose them?  Being overweight or obese can cause many health problems and new research shows that it may also cause sleep ...click here to read more

There appears to be no end to the list of quick fix diets marketed around the world, but health experts warn that many of these diets don’t work. The good news…there are some quick, easy ways to eat healthy. Diets that don’t work. Quick fix diets are often frustrating and can end up causing you ...click here to read more

A healthy diet not only reduces your risk for disease, it also helps you to live a longer and happier life. Although there is a lot of contradictory information when it comes to our diets, the following 4 items are undeniably essential for any healthy dietary plan. Staple #1: Diets High in Organic Fruits and ...click here to read more

Calcium is an important mineral that is needed for the development of healthy bones and teeth; it is also essential to maintain proper muscle and nerve function. Because of the importance of calcium for maintaining a healthy body and preventing osteoporosis, calcium supplements are one of the most commonly used supplements in today’s society. However, ...click here to read more

If you’re having sleep problems, you’re not alone. Approximately 30-50% of the population suffer from insomnia at some point in their life, with approximately 10% suffering from chronic insomnia. How you deal with insomnia can have a significant negative impact on your health, including your mental health. Determining the cause of your insomnia is important ...click here to read more

The fall season brings bright beautiful reds, oranges and yellows to the trees but also to our diets in the form of colourful fruits and vegetables.  If you’re looking for healthy food options this fall, seasonal fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods that you should add to your plate. Diets that are ...click here to read more