Most people know how important it is to be cognizant of what they are putting in their bodies—especially when it comes to packaged and processed foods. It can be very difficult to determine what foods are actually healthy across the grocery store aisles and what foods are simply...
Are you burning calories watching TV? The answer is yes. Determining how many calories are burned requires a discussion about your resting metabolic rateor basal metabolic rate. These two terms are used interchangeably, but for the purposes of this discussion, we will stick with resting metabolic rate (RMR). RMR...
Hypertension is one of the most common, yet serious conditions to plague people today. Hypertension is a real problem and one that can lead to serious health issues if left untreated. Hypertension can increase the risk of stroke, heart disease and even death. What is more...
The heart is the engine to your life, and without the proper maintenance, it can fail. A proper diet and a regular exercise program can decrease the risk of such a failure. Many of us pledge to turn over a new leaf by exercising regularly and...
Are you ready to start getting a better night’s sleep? Most of us are, and with the average adult not getting enough hours in the day to sleep as much as they need, it is very important to be able to get to sleep fast and stay...
Sugar (which we like to call “carbohydrates” in the nutrition world) can be the root of all evil if its intake remains unchecked. Carbohydrates are what most of us crave because they give us immediate energy. No one craves celery over chocolate, but an hour...
We all know that it is important to get our daily dose of vitamins. However, the majority of people today aren’t getting all of the vitamins they need, and they are definitely not getting enough of certain vitamins. However, you may be surprised by what specific...
When you are craving a snack to help get you through the day, there is no shortage of different delicious and satisfying treats out there. Most of us, looking to watch our waistline will try to make sure that we reach for a snack that...
You get your car’s oil changed regularly…but when was the last time you had your health checked? For a lot of men, going to the doctor’s office seems like the march of defeat. They finally give in once they have been advised (or some would say...
Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US; more skin cancers are diagnosed than all other cancers combined. Skin cancer is when skin cells begin to grow abnormally. Though it affects people of all races and color, lighter skinned individuals have a...