The Food Fountain of Youth

The Food Fountain of Youth

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There’s no magic bullet to ward off the effects that the years have on your mind, skin and body, but you can slow the hands of time by eating the right foods. Lack of exercise, smoking and a poor diet all contribute to aging prematurely, but these are all factors…

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Shop ‘Til You Drop the Pounds

Shop ‘Til You Drop the Pounds

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Window shop. Don’t spend…expend. Hit the mall in the name of better health. When inclement weather sidetracks your normal walk, take to the nearest mall and make great strides. Peek in the windows as you pass by your favorite stores…over and over. Walk through the mall and take in the…

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Lose Weight Like a Celebrity…Not!

Lose Weight Like a Celebrity…Not!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

All that glitters isn’t gold. It’s hard not to be jealous of those superstars who shed massive amounts of postpartum pounds in a matter of months, while the rest of us are left battling the bulge for at least a year. However, when it comes to celebrity weight loss after…

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Order in the Food Court

Order in the Food Court

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

‘Tis the season to do your holiday shopping. That means rushing from store to store as time permits. Of course, it goes without saying that you’ll likely become famished in the midst of those endless shopping sprees. Now, the mall food court isn’t exactly known for its diet-friendly fare, but…

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Not All White Is Wrong

Not All White Is Wrong

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Don’t judge a food by its color — that’s the advice of some health experts. While it’s true that heavily processed foods such as white rice, white bread and white pasta should be replaced by their whole-wheat counterparts, there’s a whole world of white foods that are actually good for…

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Eat More, Weigh Less

Eat More, Weigh Less

Diet Reviews / Low Fat

The Eat More, Weigh Less program emphasizes complex carbohydrates that are also rich in fiber, which helps people feel satiated. Fiber also slows the absorption of food so that blood sugar rises slowly, averting spikes. Before you turn your nose up at this low-fat, vegetarian program because it sounds “too…

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MS Symptoms You Need to Know

MS Symptoms You Need to Know

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Numbness…fatigue…muscle spasms…loss of balance   These symptoms may seem innocent enough. But when they start to add up, it can be a sign of something much more serious than people realize. We’re talking about MS symptoms.  An estimated 2.3 million people are living with multiple sclerosis (MS). And the number…

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6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

6 Behaviors That Put You at Risk for the Flu

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

By now, we all know the flu is nothing to sneeze at. It’s an illness that sends people running straight for the sanitizer…and with good reason.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, influenza and pneumonia were responsible for more than 50,000 deaths in 2011. It goes without…

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Smokers and Exercise

Smokers and Exercise

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

At first glance, smoking and exercising do not seem to go hand in hand. Smokers are generally not known for their stamina and overall good health. They do, however, put their health in jeopardy if they do not engage in some kind of exercise to offset the health effects of…

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Pantry Raid: Clean Out The Crap

Pantry Raid: Clean Out The Crap

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s time for a little spring cleaning, and by cleaning we mean unloading all of the unhealthy foods taking up space in your pantry and cabinets. Upon first glance, there are probably plenty of foods that have no place in your pantry. Maybe they’ve expired. Maybe they never had a…

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