Eating Less PUFAs, Balancing Omega 6s, Can Lead to Improvements By Jennifer Cote – In the old days, “old flame” meant something else. I’ve had a few, and I’m glad there’s never been reason to rekindle any of them. Alas, “flame” has now become connected with a few physical woes.
By Kim Schworm Acosta for Completely You – If you’re a woman, chances are you worry about breast cancer. But did you know that twice as many women die of diabetes each year? In fact, one in 10 women over the age of 20 is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes —
By Karen Cicero for Completely You – Do you run out the door in the morning with just coffee in your stomach — or maybe nothing at all? We’re a country of breakfast skippers: Although 93 percent of adults agree that a morning meal is an important part of a healthy
By Joel Boggess – I trust that you were able to release your grip on the status quo and allowed yourself the opportunity to express what is true for you. Amazing things will happen when you are willing to risk vulnerability and be one hundred percent truthful with yourself. (To view
By Hillary Tonken for Completely You – The “Everyday Superfoods” series shows you how to use healthy ingredients to make simple dishes full of flavor. Check out previous articles in the series about kale, oats and beans. Even though it’s considered a whole grain, quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) is actually an ancient
By Tammy Mahan – While you may not want to exercise because of the pain associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the pain associated with it can actually be reduced or prevented with regular exercise. The risk of health problems including diabetes and heart disease is reduced as well. It also
By Ellen Dolgen – Where are my keys? If it’s the umpteenth time you’ve asked that question today, you’re undoubtedly frustrated. Chances are you want to find the cause—and fix it before you go and lose your keys again! If you are in your 40s, 50s, and beyond, there are
By Beth Havey – In his book, How To Be Your Doctor’s Favorite Patient And Get the Care You Deserve, Dr. Brad Colegate uses humor and experience when offering insights for a good patient-doctor relationship. Do expect that the doctor will order blood work and imaging studies that sometimes can
Not long ago, I came across an article about exercise, health and longevity. The opening paragraph made me smile: “For people who exercise but fret that they really should be working out more, new studies may be soothing. The amount of exercise needed to improve health and longevity, this new
Coconut Oil!!! Contrary to what you have heard in the past, the saturated fats found in coconut oil are actually good for you! It’s also one of the earliest oils to be used as a food AND as a pharmaceutical. Studies on people who live in tropical climates and who
By Beth Havey – Some Tips to Help You Get There Today I finished a series of physical therapy appointments to strengthen my back. When I was saying goodbye, both the physical therapist and the PT assistant hugged me and wished me well. I’m an RN and know the value
By Jennifer Cote – Wrestling with Modern Diet, Determined to Keep My Old Figure! Swimsuit weather has arrived. I got out our annual camping gear, trying on the shorts I wear once a year, when we’re off to the wilderness. Somehow, those shorts seemed a bit tight. Humm… I used
Whether you are a teenager who is an aspiring model, a mother in her mid-30s, a high-flying corporate employee in his mid-50s, a sound health is what you all crave for. And the secret of getting one lies in being slim and fit. As studies have shown, being overweight leads
By Derek Beres for Completely You – One of the top complaints I hear from new yogis is lower back pain. In fact, many people begin yoga at the urging of their doctor for this exact reason. Back pain is often caused by another region of the body — tight hips or
By Jill Provost for Completely You – Most of us know the prenatal perks of folic acid: Taking this B vitamin during early pregnancy helps prevent serious brain and spinal cord defects in developing babies. However, new research suggests that it may help prevent autism, too. According to a study in
By Jill Provost for Completely You If you spend all day glued to your office chair, like most U.S. workers do, your job could be taking a serious toll on your health. The reason: too much desk time — or other sedentary pursuits — can steal years from your life,
By Marianne McGinnis for Completely You Why are yawns contagious? Human beings mirror the behaviors of people they care about, and yawning falls into this category, speculate researchers. In a recent University of Pisa study, researchers observed more than 100 men and women yawning in front of strangers, acquaintances, friends
By Mahmood Piraee – Free Radical Damage to Retinal Cells Can Increase the Risk of Developing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of adult vision loss in developed countries and accounts for more than 50% of blindness in the United States. AMD gradually
By Paula Simpson, trusted genConnect expert – Pterostillbene, Omega 7 and Cocoa Flavanols are three evolving trends and ingredients that should be on your beauty radar. Read on: Move Over Resveratrol, is there a new kid on the block? Pterostilbene is a compound structurally similar to resveratrol and is also
By Mirabai Holland – It’s Spring again and I’ve been getting those emails for a month or so asking for advice on how to get on and stay on an exercise program. I get questions about commitment, pushing one’s limits, pain, and quick results. I go a little crazy at
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