Diets in Review
October 16 is International Fitness Day! Join people from around the world celebrating the day dedicated to health, fitness and charitable giving to help end the obesity epidemic. International Fitness Day is designed to encourage everyone to get up, out, … Continue reading
Do you have good posture? Are you hunched over at your desk while typing on the computer? Proper posture may not seem like that big of a deal, but realistically, it truly is. Proper posture is about more than holding … Continue reading
Are you tired of doing crunches on the floor? Is your balance not as good as it should be? Well, the DynaDisc is here to save the day! DynaDisc is a fourteen-inch in diameter inflatable cushion made out of the … Continue reading
Potatoes get a bit of a bad rap. Lately, I’ve come to realize how much I love a baked potato now and again as a satisfying side dish to a lean protein and tossed salad. But, in a post-Atkins world, … Continue reading
Petitions by Change.org|Start a Petition » Blog Action Day is an annual event that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day. Blog Action Day 2024 focuses on the issue of water. We have … Continue reading
According to the Centers for Disease Control, the number of obese children 6 to 11 years old has increased from 6.5 percent in 1980 to an astounding 19.6 percent in 2024. Even if your child isn’t one of the millions … Continue reading
If you’re like me, this time of year you have nothing but pumpkins on the brain. I’ve already been to the pumpkin patch to pick out my pumpkins, I simply can’t get enough of that Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks … Continue reading
With the coming of winter, we’re faced with exciting and exotic produce to enjoy. Among the many to choose from is the pomegranate. Although its health benefits are impressive, USA Today and the Federal Trade Commission remind us that pomegranate isn’t a … Continue reading
Often, the most scary part of Halloween isn’t the costumes or the pranks, but the treats. We’ve all seen the baskets of candy kids come home with after a night of trick-or-treating. Now a group of farmers, appropriately titled A … Continue reading
A recent study at the Cornell Food and Brand Lab in Ithaca, NY has shown that watching fitness-related TV commercials causes viewers to exhibit healthier choices. People who watched commercials for fitness or athletic gear consumed 22 percent less calories at lunch than the people … Continue reading
For years, Katie Fanok struggled with depression and insomnia. Counselors labeled her “depressed” and prescribed her drugs, but after realizing the drugs merely amplified the depression, Katie set her sights on a workable solution. For her, it was dance. And … Continue reading