Health

Health Tip of the Week!

Here is your Health Tip of the Week! Sleep Better By Avoiding Some Foods Before Bed The foods you eat before bed can affect your sleep patterns. If you’re having a hard time sleeping soundly, consider eliminating some of these foods before bed: Celery has a high water content that can lead to midnight trips […]
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Making Sense Of The New Federal Health Care Law

Starting this year, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka Obamacare, took effect. It was passed in 2010, and it will take at least five years for all of its changes to take effect. ACA is the largest overhaul of the U.S. health care system since Medicare and Medicaid were passed in 1965. Regardless of where […]
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Farmer’s Market Tip

Buying fresh produce at the local farmers’ market is a great way to improve your diet by eating what’s in season.  To get the best produce (and best deals), wait until the item is in full season and multiple farms are offering it. This ensures that you’re not buying unripe produce that may be lower […]
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Healthy Food Alternatives for Kids

Are your kids picky eaters?  Do you not have enough time or money to come up with fancy healthy meals for your kids?  Well here are a few great options to mix in with your normal dinners to give your kids a few more servings from the daily nutrition pyramid! 1. Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti Squash […]
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5 Ways To Incorporate Exercise In Your Busy Day

These days, it always feels like there is never enough time in the day.  With the sun setting earlier and earlier, and day light savings approaching…it’s hard to work out before or after work.  Here are five great tips for fitting exercise in during your day! 1. When you Wake Up, stretch for 2 minutes […]
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The No. 1 Skill for Weight Management

YONI FREEDHOFF What do you think it is? I’ll start by telling you what it’s not. It’s not willpower, determination or motivation. It’s not avoiding carbs or sugar or fats. And it’s not cooking, hitting the gym or sticking to your plan. No, the most important skill in weight management is learning how to pick yourself up, […]
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The 5 Best Foods For Speeding Up Your Metabolism

NICOLE CATANESE, REFINERY29 Understanding the role of your body’s metabolism is key to good health. “Metabolism is the process of transforming food into energy for the body,” says Heather Bauer, R.D., C.D.N., and founder of Bestowed, a subscription service that introduces consumers to healthy foods. “It’s directly related to weight gain and weight loss and therefore to […]
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The Economic Cost of Obesity

The Economic Cost of Obesity Americans consume 25% more calories today than in the 70s, so it’s easy to dismiss obesity as a disease of luxury, but this isn’t true. Academic Earth explains obesity as a class issue enabled by American food policies. Click on the link for more information!
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Top 25 Fitness Tips and Strategies from the Experts

James DeMedeiros Looking for the secret to fitness success? Here’s 25 of the most valuable tips from our fitness professionals and experts. Are you tired of putting in the effort at the gym and not seeing results? Many people show the drive, determination, and consistent effort, but don’t reach their goals. If this sounds familiar, […]
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