By Michelle Day – What is Your Diet Doing for Your Vascular Health? If you haven’t asked yourself this question, you might want to. Varicose and spider veins are unsightly, embarrassing and, most of all, painful. They can be caused by a number of factors like age, heredity, pregnancy, hormonal
These days, the benefits of adding omega-3 fatty acids to your daily supplement regimen absolutely can’t be denied. Not only have omega-3s been proven to help promote optimal coronary health, but they’ve been shown to improve brain function, lower blood pressure, and lower the risk of certain kinds of cancer
By Sandy Getzky – It shouldn’t surprise you that fruits and vegetables are good for you, but do you know exactly how they help your body? Fresh produce and other healthy foods that many people eat on a regular basis provide a number of benefits, some of which might surprise
By Korie Cantor – Organic eating seems to be the rage these days. Just about every health or nutrition related publication – from health journals to fitness blogs, are covering topics related to organic eating. Apparently it’s good for us, though the costs sometimes can seem prohibitive. But how exactly does eating organic affect us?
By Gwen Lewis− It seems like the older you get, the more intent your body is on making life difficult for you. Joints start aching, weight creeps on more easily, and forgetfulness becomes an all too common occurrence. Doctors are eager to solve your problems with another prescription pill or
By Justin Doochin− One of the many perks of cooking with tomatoes is their flexibility and versatility to an array of dishes. This fruit (often mistaken as a vegetable) is not only delicious raw (maybe with a pinch of salt), but is also great on salads, sandwiches, and offer a
By Andrea Warshaw-Wernick – The summer party season is officially here, which means we are going to be in tempting situations that make us want to overindulge. It’s important that you are aware of your true hunger pains. This keeps your self-control and healthy choices in check. Here are 5
Shared by YorkTest – We all know that regular exercise and good nutrition are the key to a healthy lifestyle. If you binge on junk food before or after you exercise then you can guarantee it’s going to be a struggle for you to reach your ideal weight. However, what if you’re
Many people seek the fountain of youth, but did you know that living a heart-healthy lifestyle could help you to defy your age? Registered Dietitian and best-selling author Frances Largeman-Roth offers her tips for how you can stay young-at-heart through good nutrition. 1. Choose whole grains Include fiber-rich whole grains
DHEA, is an acronym for dehydroepiandrosterone; a naturally occurring pro-hormone produced by the adrenal glands, gonads and the skin – the dermis. DHEA is a base building block for hormones like testosterone and estrogen and about 50 other hormones. DHEA is the most abundant prohormone in the body. Hormones drive
By Shishir Rao – While a lot of emphasis is placed on the nutrition we get from foods, what we don’t realize is that looking at the nutrition value label on the back of a product isn’t enough to ensure a healthy life. As far as the diet goes, we
The big “O” brings to mind mood music, our favorite lover, and moans of ecstasy. For those in menopause and postmenopause, the new “big O” can also bring to mind osteopenia or osteoporosis. You are probably familiar with osteoporosis, but may never have heard of osteopenia. Yet, according to the
By Jennifer Kelly Geddes for Discover and Play Americans are eating out more than ever — and we have our expanding waistlines to show for it. But a restaurant doesn’t have to be a scary minefield filled with fatty caloric dishes. Dining out healthfully simply takes a little planning. “The
By Sandy Getzky – Lets talk about a familiar situation: A few hours after lunch, a few hours before dinner, and hunger is back rearing its ugly head. A chores of stomach grumblings become increasingly audible to those around you. What do you do? For most, we’ll grab the nearest
Guest Post By Clayzmama – Hmmm…..the macrobiotic diet. I’ve heard of it but had always associated it with hippies….maybe chained to a tree. Turns out, it’s one of the healthiest way of eating and has been practiced throughout history. It’s based on nutritional balance and is a flexible pattern of
I wholeheartedly believe that you are all strong, happy, healthy, vital women. And for health-conscious women like you and me. We have been inundated with nutrition literature that has repeatedly highlighted our body’s need for Calcium, Iron, and Folic Acid and while these nutrients really are integral for reaching our
Guest Post By Hugh Woodward – One of the favorite benefits of Twist 25 DHEA cream is its ability to fight aging in lots of different ways. The most common effects aging people complain about is a lower energy level, diminished memory, less drive, less muscle tone, more belly fat
Guest post by Jennifer Stinson, freelancer for EverydayHealth.com and its recipe and calorie counter tools. Are you trying to make better food choices to nourish your body? Are you concerned about how our food is grown and produced and how it impacts the environment? The two really do go hand
By Andrea Warshaw Wernick – Fall is officially here and most of us are getting into that “back to school” state of mind. Expert Life&Style coach Andrea Warshaw Wernick says there’s no reason to fret. All you need is to tweak your lifestyle by adding some small behavioral changes to your
A healthy diet is essential to lead a healthy life, especially the older you get. Clichéd as it may sound, you are what you eat! And as age catches up, keeping fit is not just about maintaining your weight, but also keeping illness at bay. So, put down the coffee
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