8 Ways To Treat Your Feet Right
They’re the workhorses of our bodies, but we give them so little respect. It’s easy to take our feet for granted. They’re just there, putting up with a host of challenges, from being jammed into high heels and elevated to unnatural heights to smothering inside sweaty socks or tight nylon pantyhose. While suffering those indignities, […]
How To Kick Your Sugar Habit Once And For All
Do you have a love-hate relationship with your sweet tooth? Do you love taking a big, chocolaty bite of that candy bar you crave after lunch, but you hate those extra few pounds you put on over the course of the year? If your sugar habit is out of control and you’re ready to kick […]
4 Healthy Oils You Should Be Using
Many people think all fats are bad, but that’s far from the truth. “Fat has a bad reputation,” says registered dietitian Bonnie Taub-Dix, owner of BTD Nutrition in New York City. Because of that, bringing fat back to the plate is a complex issue for our “fat phobic” nation, she says. Our bodies need dietary […]
FDA Orders Food Producers To Stop Adding Trans Fats
You know those guilty pleasures you love, like bags of chocolate chip cookies, frozen pizzas and canned cinnamon rolls? Some of them will get a little healthier soon, thanks to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s move to remove artificial trans fats from processed foods. The FDA ruled that partially hydrogenateda oils the major dietary […]
Top 14 Exercise Time-Wasters to Trim
We all know that fitting in a workout isn’t always easy. Between jobs, kids, spouses, friends and downtime, it can be tough to work up the motivation to get yourself moving. So when you do hit the gym, your number one priority should be taking full advantage of the time you have there. While your […]
Top 5 Snacks To Fuel Your Workout
It doesn’t matter if you work out in the morning, during your lunch break or at night: pre-workout snacks are always important. They help ensure that your body has everything it needs to fuel itself during whatever activity you’re doing, whether it’s climbing the Stair Master, running on the treadmill, spinning on a bike, pumping […]
Preventive Health Screenings For Women
Be proactive about your health by staying on top of necessary screenings and health care visits. This schedule is a suggested timeline for routine screenings. Talk with your health care provider for specific personal guidance. More frequent screenings may be recommended based on your personal health history. Everybody has a motivation to stay healthy. What’s […]
How To Care For Someone Living With Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t affect just one life. It can flip the lives of family and friends upside down, so it’s important to guide not only the patient but also loved ones through this difficult time. The patient’s friends and family play a crucial role in recovery and beyond. It’s up to them to […]
Living With Crohn’s Disease
“When my Crohn’s is under control, it’s the best time of my life,” says Nancy Kennedy, a 47-year-old nurse and mother of three, who has been treated for Crohn’s disease for nearly 30 years. Kennedy is one of an estimated 1.5 million Americans who suffer from inflammatory bowel disease. Receiving a diagnosis just six months after the […]
5 Ways To Prepare For Pregnancy
Technology can help in many ways, but don’t overlook basic health practices when planning for pregnancy. For example, one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your baby is also one of the simplest: remember to take a daily vitamin before you try to get pregnant and throughout your pregnancy. Folic […]
Infertility And Your Relationship
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times in a couple’s life, but for couples coping with infertility and infertility treatments, conceiving a baby can be trying. The physical, emotional and financial stress of infertility can, if you’re not careful, hurt your relationship with your partner. In fact, nearly one-fourth of women in […]
8 Weeks Pregnant: Preparing For Your First Prenatal Visit
If you could see your baby, you’d notice that she has teeny webbed fingers and toes and perhaps even small eyelids that will soon cover her sensitive eyes. The very tip of her nose may also be starting to form, as well as the upper lip. Behind the face, nerve cells are beginning to connect […]