The needs of women over 50 who are overweight and obese are becoming a burden on the medical fraternity. Slight of frame and shrinking in weight and height. That’s the stereotype of the “little old man” or...

Belly fat isn’t just a battle we fight as we reach middle age and experience changes in our image; it’s a battle we fight for our lives as well!  Researchers are finding more critical effects on health...

Feet are so underappreciated but vital to a normal lifestyle. They are your base and provide a means to get from point A to point B with little to no hassle if they are functioning correctly. Sadly,...

The statistics of women over 50 struggling with obesity are unsettling. More than one-third of adults in the U.S. are obese. A major catalyst in the crisis is the senior population, with 38.5 percent of U.S. adults...

By Debra Atkinson, MS, CSCS − If you’re changing your nutrition and exercise habits for the better two questions might come to mind. What’s the best time to exercise? And should I eat before exercise? A 2010...

Freelance writer Peggy Frezon spends most of her waking hours sitting in front of her computer. And so does her dog, Kelly. While working long hours on deadline, Frezon used to take breaks to eat snacks. “And...

By Janet Denison – I just finished reading a CNN editorial about the American Medical Association’s decision to label obesity as a disease. It was an interesting, well researched article but it made me wonder – what...

I have a friend who told me he gained just three pounds a year. That doesn’t sound like much, but he did that every year for 30 years! That’s an excess of 90 pounds! He’s not alone....

I saw a news story about a woman who made a doctor’s appointment, hoping to become her new patient. The doctor refused to take her as a patient. The doctor went on to say that she had...