According to a recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton, only 8% of Americans are actually able to keep their New Year’s resolutions.* This can be particularly challenging for busy parents, many of whom make resolutions that are focused on improving their health. In an effort to help families keep their health-related...Continue reading
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Tips To Avoid Holiday Health Risks
Overeating/weight gain. Holiday cookies, eggnog, and left-over food are just some of the things many of us indulge, or over-indulge, in during the holidays. While everyone should feel free to enjoy the holidays with some treats, many feel a lack of self-control when surrounded by delicious foods and desserts. Eating too much once in a...Continue reading
Build it Once, Build it Right
I just got the photo of the newest little one. And the warm thank you note along with it. Makes me feel that just maybe, my work on this good earth makes a difference. What’s special about this birth announcement is that it is the third baby after the vasectomy reversal. Now that’s value! And...Continue reading
Coach Lionel Hollins Leads By Example When It Comes to High Blood Pressure
December 8, 2014 Sitting in the stands at a basketball game is enough to make your blood pressure skyrocket, between the stress of victory and the alcohol available at concession stands. Now imagine what playing – or coaching – in the same stadium must do. For Lionel Hollins, head coach of the Brooklyn Nets, a high...
Walnuts slow prostate cancer growth
According to a new study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, scientists at the University of California-Davis have found that a diet rich in walnuts, or its oil, can slow prostate tumor growth. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Prior studies have already shown that walnuts may protect against...Continue reading
It’s all about sex. Or not?
Sex is everywhere. We see sex related topics in the media, on our Facebook timelines, spam folders, in politics and various magazines and public sites. So it begs the question – why are people so hesitant to talk about personal sex issues with their doctors or even their partners? According to...
5 Ways Wearable Technology Can Improve Your Health
One in 10 Americans owns a fitness tracker, states strategy consulting firm Endeavour Partners in their 2014 research study. Unfortunately, the study also found that a third of these devices are typically abandoned after six months of use. Fitness tech that doesn’t inspire action or help make a difference in someone’s health is, not surprisingly,...Continue reading
Hormone Therapy Ineffective for Older Men
Researchers at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey recently conducted an extensive review regarding hormone therapy and how it affects prostate cancer patients. Results, which were published last month, found hormone therapy to be ineffective in treating prostate cancer and in improving quality of life for older patients. This is the first long-term study to...Continue reading
Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis and low bone density currently affects an estimated 55% of the population over the age of 50 in the United States. This means that 1 in 8 people over the age of 50 will have it at some point in their lives. It is estimated that about 54 million Americans are affected by the...
Simple Steps to Living a Healthy Lifestyle
Healthy living doesn’t happen overnight. In fact, it requires months of consistency and conviction. A healthy lifestyle, though challenging when first starting out, has innumerable benefits and truly enriches your mind, body and soul. It isn’t enough to take on a short-term diet or sign up for this month’s workout fad. Instead, wellness should be...Continue reading