Could You Have DVT? Find Out

Could You Have DVT? Find Out

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Between 60,000 to 100,000 people die every year of a deadly medical condition known as deep vein thrombosis.  Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms and lodges deep in a vein, typically inside the calf or thigh muscle. These clots can break off and make their way…

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Rotation Diet

Rotation Diet

Diet Reviews / Other

More a concept than a specific weight-loss plan, the Rotation Diet is a plan whereby whole foods (healthy carbohydrates, fats and proteins) are consumed usually on a four-day cycle. Dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs, sugar, yeast, coffee, alcohol, dried fruits, soda and other common contributors to food allergies are eliminated. Followers…

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alli

alli

Diet Reviews / Other

The latest, best weight loss formula in a pill comes with the Federal Drug Administration’s stamp of approval. It has accompanied by an online customized support program that includes a healthy eating regimen, a portable reference guide, a calorie counter and other resources that will help whittle your waistline. According…

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MUST-READ: Signs You Need Glasses

MUST-READ: Signs You Need Glasses

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

I spy, with my little eye, something blurry…  Whether you’re stubborn or just truly unsure if you need glasses, there are several ways to tell for sure. Your best bet is to check with an optometrist, but we’ve lined up some things to consider to determine if it’s the right…

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The Common Cold

The Common Cold

Diet & Fitness / Wellness

Author: Jim Martinez Welcome to a new year, and yet another cold season. If you’re like most adults, you’ll likely have a cold two to four times in the next 12 months. Children, especially preschoolers, have it even worse, getting as many as eight to 10 colds annually. Although most…

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How to Read a Food Label

How to Read a Food Label

Diet & Fitness / Healthy Eating

Forget all the fancy claims on the front of the package – “Lite,” “Low Sodium,” “Reduced Fat” — they tell you nothing. What you need is a direct means of comparison between products, and this is found in a little box on the bottom or back simply labeled “Nutrition Facts.”…

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The Spice of a Healthy Life

The Spice of a Healthy Life

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

When it comes to spicing up your food, you don’t always need to rely on salt, sugar and other unhealthy ingredients to kick your dishes up a notch. There are plenty of health-enhancing herbs and spices that do the job. Not only do they offer palate-pleasing flavors, but they also…

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Muscles: Order Please!

Muscles: Order Please!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There are benefits of working out muscles in a certain order. Training large muscle groups first when your energy level is the highest usually works best. These muscles include thighs, chest and back. The smaller muscles like forearms, biceps and triceps should be saved for last. Strengthening your muscles through…

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