Have you ever been in a bad mood? Well, you’re not the only one. Feeling sad, anxious or irritable is part of the human experience. It happens to everyone at some point or another in life and usually passes in time. However, being in a bad mood that lasts for more than a couple of […]

Is it possible to not gain weight as you grow older? Are you doomed to frustration when no matter how much you diet and exercise you just can’t stop gaining weight with each birthday? Is it inevitable that as you age your belly, butt and thighs will just get keep getting bigger and bigger? Well, […]

As a health conscious consumer, wouldn’t you seriously think twice about ordering a double bacon cheeseburger when dining out? You would know better, wouldn’t you? But are you aware that some of the staple foods hiding out in your fridge at home may be just as unhealthy as that burger? In fact, many of the […]

Are you getting enough sleep? Many people aren’t, so don’t feel all alone. According to a recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of Americans are not getting the amount of sleep they need to wake up rested, refreshed and ready-to-go. Sleep Requirement How much sleep […]

Everyone knows regular exercise is good for your heart, maintaining a healthy weight and building strong muscles. Exercise also helps improve your mood and enhance your sex life. Weight-bearing exercise and weight training have also been shown to improve flexibility, joint strength and bone density. And, now, recent research, published in the American Journal of […]

It isn’t always easy to eat well, especially when the food processors do everything they can to make their products more palatable and sought-after. Even many of the “so called” health foods on the market are not as healthy as they are made out to be. Too often the health food industry is guilty of […]

Some people stay slim because it’s in their genes. They just can’t help it, poor souls. Others seem to stay slim and it has nothing to do with genetics. What’s their secret? They make healthy habits a daily routine, so maintaining a healthy weight is no big deal. Researchers at the online Global Healthy Weight […]

“Feeeeed me! Feeeeed me!” Have you ever felt like the insatiable houseplant from Little Shop of Horrors? And, no matter how much you eat or overeat, does it seem like the ravenous beast inside keeps crying out for more and more? Too often people turn to unproven, often harmful appetite suppressant drugs as a way […]

Mindfulness is described by Jan Kabat-Zinn, Professor Emeritus of Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and author of Mindfulness for Beginners, as “paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment non-judgmentally.” Past research has shown this distinctive practice of meditation is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, […]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) doesn’t affect only seniors. RA is an “equal opportunity” condition upsetting the lives of over a million of Americans – young and old, male and female and of every race and color. Far too many of these sufferers resort to disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics and corticosteroids for pain relief, all of […]