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Wellness embraces a lifestyle that promotes better health and improved quality of life through the integration of the body, mind, and spirit. When health and well-being become our number one priorities, we begin to upgrade the quality of life we lead and we embark on a journey that relays that same quality of life to the ones we love most. Take action today to improve your health and the health of those you love.
Embracing the importance of brainpower can help you live a healthier, smarter and longer life. While medical treatment is limited, your brain is not static and there are ways we can fuel our brains to re-grow cells and make stronger connections. There is some evidence of the use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon. Just as your brain can grow weaker, it can also grow stronger. After all your brain has done for you, why wait to start giving back?
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Your medicine cabinet – the go-to spot when you have a cold, headache, or muscle pain… but do you know what’s really happening when ingesting that so-called magical over-the-counter cure? Some of the most common OTC medications can possibly cause more harm than good if taken without the proper dose of knowledge.
Moodiness, fatigue, weight gain, depression… these are some of the symptoms a woman – and a man – experience during menopause. It’s time to raise awareness on male menopause or ‘manopause,’ the age-related hormone change in men.
It's here again – time to face the dreaded scale at the doctor's office. But this time is different. You've been exercising and eating well (second helping of holiday treats aside, of course). You even fit into those "skinny" jeans you've been hiding in the closet...
'Tis the season of indulgences, a time when we help ourselves to an extra serving of our favorite dish and wear out our credit cards on gifts for the ones we love. The holidays are our favorite time of year—so why are we so stressed out? This month...
About 3 percent of U.S. adolescents are affected by an eating disorder, but most do not receive treatment for their specific eating condition, according to a 2011 National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)- funded study...
These days, most of us know someone who has been affected by cancer. The disease not only affects the person who is diagnosed, but also their loved ones. Your first line of defense? Get informed. Read on for a rundown...
These days, age is really is just a number: 40 is the new 30, 50 is the new 40 and reaching the 100 mark is no longer an impossible task. In fact, centenarians are living longer because...
Babies, so sweet and innocent and new. There's something about the scent of a newborn that makes you want to hold them extra close. As your child's younger years slowly turn into pubescence, however, that sweet smell is inevitably replaced by less-thanpleasant body odor...
When it comes to our health, we try to cover all the bases: we eat our fruits and veggies, lather on the SPF, even exercise—but are you covered when it comes to your health insurance? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 46 million Americans are currently uninsured....
t's Friday and the weekend warrior is ready; projects to build, gadgets to try out and repairs to be made. Some home improvement tasks are riskier than others; keep accidents to a minimum by remembering the basics and taking an extra step of caution. Read on to learn how.....
The phrase "hips don't lie" says it all. Hips not only provide shape and support, but also enable movement, making them among the most important parts in the body. Ready to shake your hips healthy? Read on to learn how.....
As a parent, your child's well-being is your top priority. While your little ones may not yet know the importance of good health, building a positive relationship with a physician is a great first step and can give your child the tools....
The brain is a key part of our bodies; it serves as the interpreter of our senses, the initiator of our movement and the controller of our behavior. When healthy, the brain functions....
The American Heart Association estimates that more than 81,100,000 people in the United States have at least one form of cardiovascular disease—and this number is still on the rise. It's time to take control of your health. Your first step? Put a little DASH in your life....
It's been said that the groundwork of all happiness is health. In an honest evaluation of your lifestyle, are you:
If you answered yes to most of these questions but still find yourself gaining weight, your thyroid may be to blame....
It's December and truly the most wonderful time of the year as families reunite and warmth of love softens even the sternest characters around. This season, as we appreciate the many blessings we take for granted...
It's that time of year again. The holidays are upon us in all their cozy glory. Scents of all the delicious fixings, desserts and familiar sights and sounds surround us. As generosity, appreciation and love sweep in, let's take these emotions and carry them over to all areas of our lives, including our health. Say thanks for the gift of good health this November, National Diabetes Awareness Month...
It was Eleanor Roosevelt who said, "You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face." Today is the day we stare down breast cancer and decide that we are stronger, we are smarter, and we will never live in denial...
Did you know that arterial plaque is the culprit behind some of the worst cardiovascular conditions? Coronary heart disease (CHD), coronary microvascular disease (MVD), carotid artery disease (CAD) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD.) all stem from the accumulation of hardened low-density lipoprotein...
January Topic: Fit & Fat
Read about health, financial, nutrition and lifestyle issues in this quarterly online magazine.
