Posted on June 19, 2009Arthritis: Know the Facts
An estimated 46 million people in the United States suffer from some type of arthritis, according to a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control. Currently there is no cure for arthritis; prevention is key.
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Posted on February 16, 2009American Heart Month: Ways to Prevent Heart Diseases
Cardiovascular or heart diseases, including stroke, are the No. 1 killer in the U.S. and worldwide. To urge Americans to join the battle against these diseases February is designated by Congress as “American Heart Month.”
Posted on January 8, 200930 minutes a Day of Aerobic Exercise
According to the Center for Disease Control, the incidence of obesity continues to be a major health concern for adults, children and adolescents in the U.S. With that in mind, investing 30 minutes a day of aerobic exercise "” such as walking,...
Posted on January 8, 2009Lose Weight on a Budget
With the floundering economy and unstable job market budget living is on everyone's minds these days. The good news is there are lots of ways and encouraging advice on living on a budget for every aspect of life, including losing weight. Here are...
Posted on December 28, 2008Post-Holiday Weight Loss Strategies
The best post-holiday weight loss strategy is not to overindulge during the holiday season in the first place. However, if you do overindulge and find yourself in need to drop pounds after the holidays, look for post-holiday weight loss tips, advice...
Posted on December 28, 2008Stick to Your New Year's Diet Resolution
Dieting is the #1 New Year's resolution each year in the U.S. According to recent national studies though, most people don't even keep up their diet resolutions into February and even more quit around six months.
Posted on November 30, 2008Strategies for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain
Recent research studies have found Americans binge eat and thus gain weight during the holidays. Don't have to overeat or over-indulge. Instead put into place easy strategies to breeze your way through the holidays.
Posted on November 30, 2008The Health Benefits of Probiotics
Lately, many magazines and other publications have widely reported on the health benefits of probiotics, which are dietary supplements that contain live bacteria and yeast. Researchers continue to study whether probiotics help treat and prevent...
Posted on October 26, 2008Great Advice from Self Magazine
Self Magazine is an American women's lifestyle magazine published by Conde Nast Publications. The focus of the magazine's content is on women achieving complete well-being from the inside out.
Posted on July 26, 2008Golf's Greatest Player: Tiger Woods
Currently Tiger Woods is ranked the World No. 1 professional golfer and he is arguably the most successful American golfer of all time. In 2007 he was the highest-paid professional golfer earning approximately $122 from winnings and endorsements.
Posted on July 26, 2008Type 2 Diabetes: The Next Epidemic
Health experts see many similarities between the epidemic of AIDS and the potential epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes because the presence of obesity, the primary risk factor, is on a quick rise among a...