Diets in Review
Genetically-modified foods. Ever heard of them? They seem to be stirring up constant controversy and the more I learn about them, the more uneasy I become. Genetically-modified (GM) foods are genetically engineered organisms (GEOs) whose genetic material has been altered using … Continue reading
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) was the first organization to certify health and fitness professionals and with more than 20,000 certified professionals worldwide, they are the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. ACSM establishes the … Continue reading
Biggest Loser contestants have always donned a gadget on their arms, tracking their every move through more than eight hours of exercise each day. This season, the device was seemingly gone. Trust that it’s still there, it’s just discreetly hiding … Continue reading
For many in this country, spring has sprung. While the warmer temps and sunny days are a delight to most, springtime can mean suffering for others. From allergies to illness, spring can be bring a surprising amounts of problems. This … Continue reading
A groundbreaking law passed in Israel last week bans both male and female models from working if they are too skinny. Israel decided to use the standards of the body mass index to determine if a model is underweight. The … Continue reading
Pepsi just officially released its newest beverage: Pepsi Next. Pepsi says the new beverage has 60 percent less sugar and 60 percent fewer calories than regular Pepsi. But, in order to keep the sweetness but reduce the amount of sugar … Continue reading
As childhood obesity becomes an increasingly alarming problem in the U.S., the need to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to our children starting at a very young age has never been more important. Teaching kids about portion control, … Continue reading
As speculations were continuing to rise that Reese Witherspoon was sporting a new baby bump, the news finally broke that she’s pregnant with her third child – which will be her first with husband Jim Toth. We couldn’t be more … Continue reading
You can easily drop more than five grand on a yoga retreat. Massages, organic cuisine, world-class instructors, surfing, sky diving, skiing, you name it, can all be part of your blissful adventure. Or, you can save a little money and … Continue reading
Biggest Loser contestant Kim Stone returned home after leaving during week 12 in Hawaii. Stone appeared on The Today Show, where she talked about how she was happy to sacrifice herself so her daughter could continue on the show. “I … Continue reading
Nestled in a stunning box canyon at nearly 9,000 feet above sea level, Telluride, Colorado boasts gorgeous mountain scenery, miles of all season exploration, fabulous shopping, and world-class cuisine. What was once a thriving, turn of the century mining town … Continue reading