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Happy=Healthy: How Fitness Improves Mood and Energy
There are loads of benefits to exercise and other fitness activities, including weight loss and improved mental health. Of course, shedding a few pounds is good for your self-confidence and long-term health, but scientists who study fitness have found that exercise...
Diabetes: A Peek Into the American Epidemic
The diabetes epidemic affects millions of American households, and controlling diabetes risk factors is an important part of everyday living for people of all ages. Fortunately, there are key ways to reduce your diabetes risk factors that are also extremely...
Bye-Bye, Brown Bag! Healthy Lunchbox Recipes for Your Family
Back-to-school time is upon us! For busy families, the stress of planning healthy lunchbox recipes and packing healthy lunches for children and adults, alike, can be quite a burden. After a few weeks of focused effort, it is common for even the most devoted to find...
Preventing Autoimmune Disorders With Anti-Inflammatory Foods and Gluten Free Diets
What do a bloated belly, sore joints, and unexplained fatigue all have in common? Well, for one thing, these are all signs of possible inflammation in the body. Second, having these symptoms may indicate that you have some sort of immune system issue that’s causing...
The Will (and Skill) Behind Making Lifestyle Changes
Congratulations on your decision to make lifestyle changes for the better, and don’t be too hard on yourself if you’re already finding it difficult to keep yourself on track. Sometimes, when it comes to the temptations that distract us most, we all struggle to find...
Keep Your Core Strong During Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body—beyond the baby growing inside of you. To support your changing body, develop and maintain enough core physical strength to carry the extra weight up front. A strong core helps both you and your baby through the intense...
Food Cravings Explained: Why Do You Have Them? How Can You Combat Them?
We all have cravings for specific foods and beverages every now and then. Our cravings are often limited to a specific type of flavor or even texture – sweet treats are irresistible to some while others can’t deny a crunchy, salty bite. Ever wonder what causes these...
Seasonal Produce – The Taste of Summer
Summer in the South means fresh, delicious seasonal produce—making it easy for even casual cooks to create healthy dishes that are full of flavor. With so many fantastic fruits and vegetables in season during the months of July and August, your recipe options are...
Stress management = health management
Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much your body and brain are connected. Stress, which is widely thought of as an emotional issue, can take a serious toll on your physical health as well. This is why good stress management is crucial to good health management....