by Scott White — If you eat properly, work out regularly and strengthen your body, you are ahead of the game, compared to most Americans. Health is important to you; you set your goals and stick to them. With all these healthy behaviors, you certainly are doing the best you can, right? What you might […]
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Cooling economy heats up weight gain
August 18, 2012
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by Dr. Hayle Aldren — As the economy slows down and the GDP shrinks, American waistlines and fat portfolios are headed for a bull market, atop an already inflated “fat bubble.” Even before the economic contraction, the ranks of the overweight and obese had expanded to include nearly two-thirds of the population. Over the last […]
Weight loss is not synonymous with healthy
August 15, 2012
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by Sherry Fragosa — You want to lose weight, trim down, cast away those last five to 10 pounds, or even lose 50 to 100 pounds. Many people, from teens to the elderly, have thoughts of weight loss roiling around in their minds constantly. This is normal, and most Americans will benefit from losing a […]
Steps to better health
August 14, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — Today, we know more than ever about how the body deteriorates over time and its vulnerability to disease. Health practitioners are rapidly adapting this knowledge to promote health and longevity. The “healthier you” incorporates your physical, mental and emotional best. Here are some of the steps you can take to […]
How to thrive when traveling
August 11, 2012
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by Dr. Alan Christianson — People often put off initiating or maintaining positive health changes because of perceived obstacles, such as travel. The good news is that, with some advance planning and a little effort, it really is not that difficult to stay healthy and energized on the road. So you have currently been taking […]
Recognizing and alleviating menopause
August 9, 2012
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by Dasha Trebichavska — Though many of us have been taught otherwise, menopause in not a disease; it is a normal physiological transition in a woman’s life from a reproductive to a non-reproductive age. The main problems a woman is likely to experience with menopause, with varying degrees of severity, are tiredness, lethargy, irritability, anxiety, […]
Seven steps to healthier skin
August 7, 2012
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by Tasia Bausinger — Do you want to attain the most vibrant skin you have ever had and keep it? The following steps can help you accomplish this. Step 1: Get professional advice on skin products — We know we need to cleanse our skin every day, but do you know which products are right […]
It is all in the hips — until it’s not
August 1, 2012
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by Dr. Stephen Brandon — Do you know how many Americans undergo surgical hip replacements each year? The number is astronomical. What is truly scary is how the mortality rate increases after these procedures. If you already have had a hip replacement, there are two important things you can do: keep moving and invest in […]
The all encompassing tai chi
July 31, 2012
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by Ben Serpas — There are several techniques one can use to manage stress, such as deep breathing, biofeedback, massage, meditation, progressive muscle relaxation, thought-stopping, visualization and yoga. However, one specific technique includes all of these — tai chi, a form of qi gong (chi kung), which is considered the Chinese form of yoga. Tai […]
Children, fitness and you
July 28, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — Did you know the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed the alarming statistics that 17 percent of today’s youth are overweight and an additional 15 percent are at risk? Children face health problems previously seen only in adults, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high […]
Killer computer postures
July 27, 2012
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by Matt Schoeneberger — The information age has enabled us to communicate in incredible ways, ushering in a fast-paced society where anything is possible. We can accomplish almost all we need to with a few clicks of a mouse or keyboard. We have become “best friends” with our computers, dependent upon their service and lost […]
A whole day of energy
July 25, 2012
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by Michell Brown — What would you do today if you had unlimited energy? Energy is invaluable. Kids naturally have it in abundance, new moms crave it and working people cherish it. You may know those people who flow through their days with high energy, others who experience really low points, and still others with […]
Why practice tai chi chuan?
July 21, 2012
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by Ben Serpas — Is your life more stressful today than it was yesterday? Unfortunately, your likely answer is, “It is.” This is a worldwide phenomenon, not only affecting our society, but also touching millions of human beings all over the world who experience the same stress we do. This is but one reason for […]



August 22, 2012
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