If you plan to celebrate summer’s last days with a cookout, then there are a few safety tips you should know before firing up the grill. Grilled food is usually a better choice than fried or creamy foods because there’s no coating and no grease. The smoke, rubs and marinades…
It’s common knowledge that high cholesterol is a major health hazard. But how many people take into consideration good cholesterol? Good cholesterol, known as HDL, helps fight against heart disease. According to research, HDL cholesterol is made up of protein, lipids and cholesterol. The HDL drives out the LDL, also…
Feeling down? Maybe you’re nervous or angry about something. What you eat may have an impact on your mood and help you get happy. To release dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with the pleasure centers of the brain, try eating bananas or leafy greens or drink a glass of milk. Make…
Exercise is healthy for your body, but is your workout healthy for the environment? If you’re leaving behind a bunch of plastic water bottles, worn-out spandex or polyester clothing, or dead batteries in your wake, then it’s time to start thinking green. Start from the ground up by taking a…
‘Tis the season to be jolly. The holidays are in full swing, and that means you probably have plenty of gatherings, parties and dinners on your plate… as well as plenty of season’s eatings that are loaded with fat and calories. There are ways to stay on track and still…
One of the best ways to recover from a strenuous workout is to treat your body to a massage. There’s nothing wrong with getting pampered. In fact, massage therapy is one of the healthiest allies for your body, so much that it’s almost become more of a need than a…
You’re all in this together – so why not make healthy living a family affair? According to the CDC, an estimated 68 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight. Even more frightening is the fact that 17 percent of children ages 2 through 19 are obese and 32 percent…
A great way to get motivated is to sign up for a group fitness class. It can be much easier to stick to your fitness goals if you know there’s a class that you want to attend. Most gyms have a variety of classes to choose from, and there are…
The geometry of eating right has changed. The food pyramid, which underwent a confusing makeover a few years ago, has now become a circle in the form of a plate. This version is much more user-friendly than previous versions – because it’s the shape of our serving dishes. The plate…
Prepare to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean. Dieting doesn’t have to be about deprivation, especially when you follow a Mediterranean-style way of eating. Chock full of some of the healthiest – and heartiest – foods you can imagine, the Mediterranean lifestyle has plenty to offer in terms of overall…